Most people are aware of the advantages of owning a vacation rental property, and know the basic advantages of partnering with a vacation property management company; such as having help to oversee maintenance projects, finances, and listings. However, few people are aware of the benefits of hiring a vacation property management company from the customer’s (renter’s) perspective. The truth is that we live in an age where one-on-one renting is a thing of the past. The vacation rental industry is now to the point where many people will only deal with professional vacation companies, finding them safer and more secure [...]

It’s great to own a vacation home, but unless you are able to visit it regularly, it is just something that’s collecting dust and piling up expenses. Renting out your vacation home as a rental is a good way to get a solid return on your investment, or create a new cash flow. You have obviously chosen the property for the features that appealed to you, but there are things you need to ensure or do to make it a profitable rental property for others. 5 IMPORTANT AND NECESSARY FEATURES TO OWNING A PROFITABLE VACATION RENTAL 1. LOCATION Location is [...]

When it comes to renting out your vacation property, you want to make sure you’ve done everything possible to gain a competitive advantage. That’s where staging your vacation property for renters comes into play. Staging your rental property offers many more benefits than just aesthetics, and while it might seem easy to decorate a bit, staging can be a challenge even for the most seasoned experts. In this article, we’ll shed some light on 6 tips for staging your vacation property to attract renters. But first, let’s discuss a little more about what staging a vacation property entails. STAGING [...]