If you've spent this summer watching your friends and neighbors rent out their homes on Airbnb or VRBO and hearing what a great experience it can be, you might be wondering if it's time you rented out your home, too. But when is the right time to list your home for vacation rental in order to get the greatest value? Below, we'll explain how to know when the time is right. Then, check out our...

When you've decided to hop on the Airbnb train and list your home for vacation rental, a lot of questions pop up. The first is usually "how?" Fortunately, the Airbnb platform makes it really easy to get your home listed. Unfortunately, with so many other people doing this you really have to make your home stand out. Here are the 5 most important steps to list your home on Airbnb.

There's no business quite like the vacation rental business. Technology is enabling so many people to take part in the transformation of an industry. You can access everything from the palm of your hand, both as a guest and a host. But anyone who's been in the vacation rental industry longer than a few weeks knows it's not all roses and rainbows. Sometimes the responsibilities for Airbnb hosts...

Now that summer is officially in full swing, vacationers and vacation renters are out in force. If you're thinking about renting out your home to vacationers to take advantage of the busy season, there are some things you should expect. After our years in the vacation rental management business, we've seen just about everything. Here's our list of 8 things to expect when you rent out your home...

When it comes to traveling to San Diego you would be hard pressed to make a wrong decision just about anywhere you chose to rent a vacation home. You can have it all from the glitz and glam of La Jolla and Del Mar to the downtown swag of Gaslamp and East Village. Want funky and eclectic? There's Hillcrest and North Park. Want laid back and beach-cottage? Check out Encinitas, Cardiff or Leucadia...

There's a vast difference between owning a home and owning a vacation home. Often, owning a vacation rental home is not for the faint hearted; this is a land where dreams are made of perfectly wrapped welcome gifts and 5-star reviews, and nightmares are of no-show guests and neighbor complaints. Unless you've hired a full-time management team, chances are you know all too well about every nuance...

A quick Google search for "property manager" in any major city is bound to turn up pages of results, but knowing which one is right for your vacation rental property is another issue entirely. There's a very short list of questions you should be asking to determine if you've hired the right property manager for your short term or vacation rental property. If you can't positively answer these...

Some beaches are more memorable than others.

This year, Valentine's Day falls on Saturday, which means couples have a wonderful excuse for a weekend getaway. If you've been getting inquiries or bookings for the upcoming lover's holiday, congratulations! (And if you haven't, try changing your online listing to advertise just how romantic your vacation home is.) Take a little extra time before your travelers arrive to turn your destination...