On September 24th, 2019, the Santa Monica City council enacted an ordinance to ban sort-term rentals. Just six days later, they voted unanimously to impose $1000 fines on vacation rentals…
One of the best things about short-term rental schemes is that it allows blue collar people the chance to own and maintain a second property. Most people would never be…
Not too long ago, we reported on a potentially massive shift in the vacation rental listing hub / OTA world: Google wants in. And if you’re familiar with Google’s business…
It might be hard to imagine, but email marketing is still one of the most effective forms of advertising around. How can that be when everyone you know hates junk…
Everyone who owns or manages vacation rentals will quickly become familiar with their seasonal traffic. After the first couple years of operation, you may find yourself wondering if there’s anything…
WiFi is much more than just an amenity – these days, it’s more of a utility. Our society essentially exists on the internet now, so it’s safe to say that…
Setting effective and profitable rates is a major hurdle for vacation rental owners and first-time managers. And rightfully so, it’s a big subject that requires research and constant monitoring. Of…
Four or five years ago, the web was awash with articles featuring emphatic proclamations about fail-safe vacation rental retirement plans. Many of the headlines were presenting the idea of VR…
Starting a business is easy, staying in business is hard. And foreseeing, preparing for, and avoiding the pitfalls common to your industry is even harder. But, with a little help,…