Brendan Thompson of Oikos Property Ventures Featured in the Host Planet Playbook

We’re excited to share that Brendan Thompson, cofounder of Oikos Property Ventures, was recently featured in the Host Planet Playbook — a curated resource by Host Planet that equips short-term rental (STR) hosts and property managers with tools, insights, and systems to grow their businesses.

This feature highlights Brendan’s unique approach to hospitality and entrepreneurship — one that blends faith, excellence, and purpose in the world of real estate.

A Mission-Driven Approach to Hospitality

Brendan’s journey into real estate wasn’t a typical one. Before launching Oikos Property Ventures, he spent years in ministry, serving churches and missionaries around the world. Out of that experience came a conviction: that business can be a form of ministry, and that hospitality can create both income and impact.

At Oikos, that conviction has turned into a company that now manages dozens of properties across multiple markets — from urban rentals to glamping retreats — each operated with a spirit of stewardship and care. The company’s mission is to help property owners, investors, and missionaries build sustainable income while serving a greater purpose.

Why the Host Planet Feature Matters

The Host Planet Playbook is a respected resource for hosts looking to scale their STR businesses with integrity, automation, and guest excellence. Brendan’s inclusion in the Playbook represents more than a spotlight — it’s recognition that purpose-driven business models can thrive in a competitive industry.

The feature explores how Oikos Property Ventures:

• Uses technology and systems to scale efficiently
• Focuses on hospitality over transactions
• Serves a unique niche of mission-minded owners and travelers
• Builds processes for growth while staying true to its values

These same principles have allowed Oikos to grow rapidly while maintaining high standards of guest experience and operational integrity.

From Calling to Company

As Brendan and Brandon often share, the name Oikos (Greek for “household”) captures the essence of the company’s vision — creating places where people belong and multiplying the faith of missionaries and pators that give up everything to serve God. What began as a simple side project managing a few missionary-owned homes has now grown into a portfolio that includes short-term rentals, campgrounds, and hospitality development projects across multiple regions.

Oikos continues to serve two primary groups:

1. Investors and property owners who want to generate income and long-term value without compromising on their values
2. Missionaries and ministries who need a trusted partner to steward their real estate assets while they serve abroad

A Shared Vision for the Future of Hosting

Brendan’s feature in the Host Planet Playbook aligns with Oikos Property Ventures’ broader vision: to see hospitality as a platform for good. In his words,

“We believe hosting isn’t just about providing a place to stay. It’s about creating spaces where people can experience peace, connection, and purpose.”

As Oikos continues to grow, that vision remains central — blending systems, strategy, and spiritual impact in a way that’s reshaping what hospitality can look like.

About the Host Planet Playbook

The Host Planet Playbook is a free resource created by Host Planet, designed to help STR operators optimize their businesses through expert insights, case studies, and best practices. It features leaders from across the industry who are setting new standards for excellence and innovation in hosting.

About Oikos Property Ventures

Oikos Property Ventures is a mission-driven property management and investment company helping owners and investors steward their real estate for both profit and purpose. From luxury vacation rentals to faith-based hospitality ventures, Oikos builds systems and partnerships that serve both people and the Kingdom.

To learn more about partnering with Oikos, visit oikospropertyventures.com or connect with us on Instagram @oikospropertyventures.

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