Why This Blog?
Why create a blog dedicated to vacation home rentals?We learned the hard way. In 2003 we bought our first vacation home in Arizona. What helped seal the deal was the fact that the developer had paired...
View ArticleIs A Vacation Home A Good Investment?
So is buying a vacation home a good investment. It really depends on several factors:What are your investment objectives?Are you looking for positive cash flow? Appreciation? Or bothAs with any real...
View ArticleMarketing Your Vacation Home
Marketing a vacation home rental can seem very difficult to someone not familiar with the industry. Many people think they have to place classified advertisements in papers across the country or that...
View ArticleRental Scams in the Vacation Rental Business
Unfortunately rental scams are on the rise for VR owners and we must be on the look out for these. I recently saw a news program that reported that most of these scammers are from Africa (Somalia &...
View ArticleHow To Rent By Owner
One of the great resources I used to start the vacation rental business was a book by Christine Kapinski called how to "rent by owner". Its filled with great advice that really helps to give you a...
View ArticleSummer Rentals: It’s Not Too Late-NY TIMES Article
The times recently had an article indicating that its tough going for some in the vacation rnetal biz. Note: “Availability is out there in key destinations where historically it hasn’t been,” said...
View ArticleOwing a Rental House: A Good Investment
Here is a great short article that details some of the benefits of owning a rental property. With all the "gloom & doom" about real estate all I can say is I wish I had more money and time to put...
View ArticleOrlando To Be Hit Hard-Good Opportunity For a Vacation Rental Investment
Good article from CNNMoney.com. This guys predicts what markets are to be hit hard in foreclosures. NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- A tidal wave of foreclosures may be heading toward Florida, if you judge...
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