How a Y-Combinator Startup Hired Two Data Entry Analysts for $1,200/Month Each

In just 3 weeks, this startup hired 2 full-time Data Entry Analysts for 65% less — without sacrificing quality. Read the full story here.

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Industry: Real Estate & Technology

Roles Hired: 2x Data Entry Analyst (full-time, remote)

Time to Hire: 20 days

Monthly Salary per Hire: $1,200 USD

Estimated Savings: ~60% vs. U.S.-based hires

The Challenge: Precision Data Work at Startup Speed

This fast-growing real estate tech company is using AI to streamline the creation of marketing materials for real estate professionals.

As they scaled their proprietary platform, they needed skilled Data Entry Analysts—not just for basic input, but to:

  • Reformat and organize unstructured files
  • Manage and manipulate data with precision
  • Adjust design elements to meet brand standards
  • Work independently and meet fast-paced deadlines

Freelancers lacked consistency, and U.S.-based hires would have cost over $3,000/month—unsustainable for the team’s growth. A fast, affordable solution was essential.

The Solution: Skilled LATAM Talent with Real Estate & Design Experience

South partnered with the startup to hire two full-time Data Analysts from Latin America. In under three weeks, they onboarded professionals with relevant experience and strong remote work capabilities.

Each analyst brought:

  • 1–3 years in commercial real estate or similar fields
  • Hands-on experience with marketing materials like offering memorandums
  • Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and basic design formatting
  • High attention to detail and fluent written English
  • The stamina to handle 50–60 hour weeks during peak periods

Both hires quickly adapted to the company’s tools and processes, producing polished, on-brand materials with minimal onboarding.

The Results: Fast Integration, Reliable Execution, Clear Communication

Greicy, from Colombia, stood out for:

  • Experience in CRE data entry and market tracking
  • Strong communication in both English and Spanish
  • Exceptional attention to formatting and data accuracy
  • Proactive mindset and strong collaboration skills

Ramon, based in Venezuela, stood out for:

  • Expertise in tenant coordination and property systems
  • High accuracy and organizational skills
  • Customer service experience and team leadership
  • Bilingual fluency with clear, effective communication

Key Outcomes

  • 60% cost savings compared to U.S.-based hires
  • 20 days from role open to hire
  • Immediate integration and productivity
  • Full admin support by South (contracts, payroll, compliance)

Why Hire With South?

This startup didn’t sacrifice quality to save on costs.
By hiring top LATAM talent, they built a dependable data and marketing support team that delivers consistent results and blends seamlessly into their remote workflows.

At South, we help growing teams hire better, faster, and more affordably.

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