It’s no surprise that Airbnb is popular among guests in their teens and early twenties who are looking for a place to stay on vacation, as the service is more affordable and trendier than a hotel. For rentals in popular destinations, such as Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, and New York, hosts can expect much wilder Airbnb renters when Spring Break rolls around.

As the weather gets warmer, it is time to clean your Lake Tahoe, Calif., vacation rental property. Vacation rental properties are popular in this area, but many renters create a mess. In addition, the colder winter weather may have led to exterior or interior property damage that requires a repair. When you rent a home, apartment or condominium to someone visiting Lake Tahoe, the individuals...

Since there are plenty of rentals to choose from on Lake Tahoe, it may be difficult to choose the best one for your budget, desired amenities, and the number of people accompanying you. However, no matter how many people you decide to book, even with last minute visitors, it’s important to factor in what kind of property best fits your needs. Here are just a few tips to help your further narrow...

It’s one of the trickiest parts of renting out a property, particular for first timers – finding the right rate for your vacation rental. Go too high with your nightly rate, and your rental could be vacant much more than you’d like, and there’s also the possibility that your guests leave negative reviews because they felt like they paid too much. Set your rate too low, and you won’t be making...

One of the most popular short-term and vacation rental marketplace is Airbnb, which in just a few years has developed a huge market. If you want to consistently rent out your property on Airbnb, your reviews are a huge factor. A large number of 5-star Airbnb reviews will make potential guests more likely to choose your listing, whereas poor reviews will drive people away.

Owning a vacation rental home is a dream come true for many, but it’s not always the easiest job. As you become more experienced as a rental host, you’ll learn how to make your job more efficient, more productive, and more successful. As a rental host, you’ll make mistakes. These are going to happen a lot as you begin your quest into the rental industry, and there’s no reason to fret. Mistakes...

Because vacation rentals have such a high turnover and visitor expectation, they need more management than other properties. If you are considering a vacation property in Palm Springs as an investment, then be sure to take these factors into account.

A new year comes with new beginnings and new memories just waiting to happen. If you found yourself hating your past job, it's time to look for a new one. Even if you’re just looking for a side gig, right now has never been a better time to start looking. Especially if you have a spare room in your house that only collects dust, it's time to start considering Airbnb. You heard that right, one of...

Managing a vacation home that you rent out isn’t like running a business, it IS a business. Like any business, at the end of the month, your expenses must be less than income, or you are losing money. Therefore, you may be wondering how you can cut costs and increase your profit. Managing your property is one of the best ways to do so, so here is some advice on successful management of a rental...

With more and more vacationers choosing to rent a house or apartment rather than stay in a hotel, it is important that your vacation home stand out among the competition and attract a great clientele. This begs the question, what are people looking for in a vacation rental? Of course location, cleanliness, and comfort are important, but people who are traveling also want more amenities than what...