What I Learned From Managing 100+ Vacation Rentals
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vacation rental tips
Purchasing a vacation rental, maintenance, cleaning – The tasks of an owner can seem less daunting with some simple, straight forward advice.
vacation rental marketing
Tips to make your vacation rental stand out on the big listing sites. Develop skills to build repeat business and have renters seek out YOUR vacation rental.
renting a vacation rental
It is always more fun to rent a vacation rental than a hotel room. Check out tips and information for renting a vacation rental.
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Vacation Rental Housekeeping Tips
Proper vacation rental housekeeping is an absolutely indispensable part of owning a successful vacation rental. Perhaps the number one guest complaint in the hospitality industry is cleanliness, or lack thereof. This post is geared towards owners that self-manage and choose to handle cleaning duties themselves. I will talk later about the benefits of hiring a…
Screening Your Vacation Rental Guests
Screening your vacation rental guests is an important step in protecting yourself, your vacation rental and the future revenue it will generate for you. Vacation rental listing sites often require a government ID, but also tend to limit interaction between you and your guest, making screening more difficult. I have seen my share of problem…
Hiring a Vacation Rental Manager
Hiring a vacation rental manager is right up there with purchasing your property as the biggest decision you will make with your vacation rental. I have seen many wonderful property managers, but also too many bad ones. I hope this post will help you with the process of finding and hiring a vacation rental manager.…
Vacation Rental Welcome Book: What to Include
A vacation rental welcome book is a great way to enhance the experience for your guests. The best welcome books strike the perfect balance between showing your appreciation, providing useful information and explaining what is expected of your guests. Electronic or Traditional Paper Welcome Book? My experience has been that most owners choose to use…
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Unique Vacation Rentals: Strange and Unusual Rentals
The internet is filled with unique vacation rentals of all shapes and sizes. Hotels are typically one-size-fits-all, but vacation rentals are only limited by the imagination of the property owner. Let’s take a look at some of my favorite unique vacation rentals. Treehouse in Atlanta View On AirbnbSecluded Intown Treehouse This lovely tree house vacation…
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Naming Your Vacation Rental: Choosing a Brand Name
Naming your vacation rental is the first and simplest step in building a brand for your property. It is also something where owners can have a little fun! Should you Name your Vacation Rental? Yes you absolutely should! Your vacation rental is more than just a home. It is also a brand. Referring to your…
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