Founded in 2014, Ensourced built its reputation as a hands-on short-term rental (STR) property management company delivering exceptional guest experiences. After selling the active management side of our business in 2021, we shifted focus to what we do best: helping hosts thrive.
Today, we specialize in Airbnb listing audits that turn underperforming listings into booking magnets. Our insights are grounded in real-world experience — not theory. We remain deeply connected to the short-term rental community with involvement in Host2Host, Portland’s leading nonprofit for STR hosts since its foundation.
Whether you’re just starting or need a competitive edge, we’ll help you make every listing click-worthy and guest-ready.
Charity is a seasoned short-term rental strategist with over a decade of hands-on experience in Airbnb hosting, listing optimization, and business systems. After founding Ensourced in 2014 and successfully leading a thriving STR management company, she pivoted to helping hosts turn average listings into top performers.
With a background in corporate and startup business analysis, plus her support role as Executive Assistant at Host2Host (Portland’s STR nonprofit) for three years, Charity blends industry insight with practical guidance that helps hosts stand out. Her work has contributed to thousands of 5-star reviews, and she’s passionate about helping others create listings that guests love—and ones that actually convert.
Maylene brings the digital strategy and marketing muscle behind Ensourced. With a sharp eye for systems, automation, and brand experience, she ensures that every aspect of the business—from tech stack to online presence runs smoothly and scales smartly. Her background spans startups and creative ventures, where she's known for turning ideas into streamlined, beautiful user experiences.
While she’s less hands-on with listing audits, Maylene’s behind-the-scenes expertise powers the tools, content, and warm client touchpoints that help hosts get results. Her project management and website development experience help get the job done. And yes, she still makes a mean dry cappuccino.
