Co-Founder & Director of Marketing & Media

DeQon Hardister is the Co-Founder and Director of Marketing & Media at KRD Group | DFW Property Management, a short-term rental management company dedicated to helping hosts increase revenue, streamline operations, and create standout guest experiences. With a background in systems engineering, DeQon brings a unique analytical mindset to the short-term rental industry—applying precision, structure, and optimization principles to every aspect of property management and marketing.

As a lifelong creator with a passion for design, analysis, and storytelling, DeQon thrives at the intersection of creativity and strategy. He is deeply invested in the short-term rental space—offering hosts not only premium listing setup and optimization services but also a weekly email newsletter filled with insights, pricing tactics, and business strategies to build sustainable, high-earning STR operations.

Through years of experience and hands-on work with property owners, DeQon has developed a keen eye for what drives performance on platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo. His mission is to empower hosts with the tools, systems, and knowledge needed to stand out in today’s competitive market.

Expertise: Systems-based STR marketing, Airbnb listing optimization, pricing strategy, guest experience design, visual content planning, and digital automation

Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of North Texas

Co-Founder & Director of Operations

Rodney Wheeler Jr. is the Co-Founder and Director of Operations at KRD Group | DFW Property Management, where he leads day-to-day operations with a focus on maximizing revenue and ensuring smooth, stress-free property management for clients. With a background in computer science and business, Rodney blends technical thinking with practical business insight to create efficient systems for short-term rental success.

A graduate of the University of North Texas, Rodney is passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship, and building long-term wealth through real estate. His journey into the Airbnb and STR space began with a curiosity for hospitality and quickly evolved into a hands-on mastery of what it takes to operate, manage, and scale short-term rental properties across competitive markets.

Rodney brings a high level of organization, interpersonal communication, and problem-solving to every aspect of the business. His expertise in optimizing day-to-day operations—combined with a deep understanding of guest experience, turnover management, and pricing strategy—has made him a valuable asset to hosts seeking to scale and streamline their rental businesses.

Expertise: Property management, short-term rental operations, pricing optimization, business system development, client communications, and host strategy

Education: B.S. in Computer Science from the University of North Texas