In our first trailer video (pun intended), we told you that we were going to take you behind the scenes of life in an Airstream. If you've been keeping up with us and following our blog, then you know we are Southern California homeowners with a second home in Lake Tahoe. In the past when one home has rented out we've ventured to the other. And when both homes rent out, we've traveled (last year...

We bought an Airstream! Welcome to the first edition of our new blog series about what it's like living full-time in an Airstream. We are Ryan (founder of Air Concierge), Claire Anton (first mate), and Elton (official mascot), and we're going to be sharing these exciting new experiences with you through video, photos, and stories. 

What is Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)?

If you've just had your first successful summer rental season and are wondering what happened to all that rental activity (inquiries and bookings) then welcome to Shoulder Season. Shoulder season month(s) are those that preclude high season periods (summer, holidays, etc.). Months like part of September, October, November, January, and May can sometimes run slow. We've compiled a short list of...

The vacation rental industry has exploded in a very short amount of time. Just a few years ago, "vacation rental by owner" was a term only heard of by a specific demographic, and the idea of renting out someone's home instead of staying in a trusty hotel was icky, not to mention risky. Now, Airbnb is a household name and many people with a spare room or second home have considered renting it out,...

One of the ways a vacation rental concierge service like ours provides value for our clients is that we go above and beyond for their guests, doing things the owner would probably love to do, but might not have the time or the foresight to actually do so. Our most popular guest-pleaser is by far the welcome package; nothing says "welcome to our home" better than some chocolates, fresh flowers, or...

It's true.

Owning a vacation rental property is pretty fantastic. Taking care of it, however, brings up some concerns, mainly:

Without a doubt we are embarking on a new journey into the short term and vacation rental marketplace that has left people both wealthier from the new cash flows and totally exposed from the variety of legal liabilities that lurk in just about every direction you look. This post will run through the 4 most important legal considerations that every vacation rental homeowner should be aware of. And...

Because we are being hired to handle things like key exchanges and meet and greets with guests and likewise be on standby during the guest's entire stay, we get to see it all and hear it all. And that's a good thing.

Like the time the group of 20 years old showed up to a house in Orange County and indicated they were there for a 21st birthday celebration. Well, of course we indicated to the...