Small Can Be Luxury: Getting More from a Smaller Property
One of the challenges for individuals and families everywhere is that buying property has never been more expensive. This has led to an inevitable situation where the homes that we do buy are getting smaller. But just because you own a small property, it doesn’t mean that it can’t be luxurious. In fact, it’s easy […]
How to Keep Your Rental Property Secure
Allie Shaw researched rental home security statistics as well as crime reports to find the best solutions in keeping your home secure. She is a freelance writer for multiple publications and is an expert in all things home and tech. As a landlord, it’s easy to overlook home security, but this oversight can cost you […]
9 Trends Changing the Guest Experience
According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), travel and tourism contributed $8.3 trillion to the world’s gross domestic product (GDP). People are traveling—a lot. And they want to travel more, perhaps visiting your hotel or rental vacation home. Ensure they visit by capitalizing on the following nine tourism and hospitality trends to help […]
How To Develop A Property Management Business Plan
You’ve already decided to start a property management business. The first thing you’ll need to do is put together a comprehensive property management business plan. Having everything written out will help you run a very focused business. Your property management business plan should contain a detailed proposal in which you address all of the following: […]
Wedding Trends are Good News for Vacation Rental Owners
Connor Simpson has a history working with vacation rentals and recently launched a marketplace, Weddings by Owner, where property owners can list their space as a wedding venue. Have you ever thought about hosting a wedding at your vacation home? If you have, there couldn’t be a better time. The current wedding industry trends reflect […]
The State of The U.S. Vacation Rental Industry in 2018
A recent study was published outlining the state of the global vacation rental industry, with a focus on segmentation and software spending. Specifically, this report is a compilation of public and private data that shows just how large and robust the market is for vacation rental management software. There is certainly a lot to talk […]
Trends: Is it Airbnb or Hotels for Millennials?
Michael is a Research Analyst at LendEDU, a personal finance company. In his role, Michael works hands-on with polling data to tell unique stories. Some of Michael’s favorite hobbies include going to major horse races, hiking with his dog, and re-watching Game of Thrones. Millennials are the driving force behind a slow but steady shift […]
Social Media for Your Vacation Rental: Should You Try It?
Darina Murashev is a freelance writer from Chicago based in Salt Lake City. She writes about tech, money, career building and data science. She enjoys travel, live music, and spending time in the great outdoors. When you list your house as a rental on a home-sharing website like AirBnB, they do most of the heavy […]
Got a Holiday Rental? Here Are 5 Marketing Mistakes That Will Cost You Real Money
Dakota Murphey has experience in property management with her portfolio of properties expanding in the South of England. Her passion for renovation and home improvement projects is shared through her writing to help educate and inspire others. Got a holiday rental? Here are 5 marketing mistakes that will cost you real money. Being a holiday […]