How To Rent Vacation Properties By Owner Podcast
Summary: HomeAway.com's Christine Karpinski, author of the two books, How To Rent Vacation Properties By Owner and Profit From Your Vacation Home Dream interviews experts for the latest tips, news, facts and figures on the Vacation Rental Industry. Christine Karpinski is the Director of Owner Community for HomeAway, Inc. In this role, she educates second home owners on all aspects of running a successful vacation rental business. Christine leverages the company's leading position in vacation rentals to shape improvements in and promote the vacation rental industry, as well as continue her work as an independent author and speaker. Christine was a stay-at-home mom who desperately wanted to own a beach home, but couldn't afford one. After much research, she discovered the way to realize her dream was to own and rent the property herself, using the "rent by owner" vacation rental model. Christine purchased her first vacation home in Destin, Florida, nearly 10 years ago and quickly became a powerful voice for vacation rental owners. In addition to hosting the “How to Rent Vacation Properties by Owner†podcast at HomeAway.com, she's also a frequent guest on television and radio shows such as CNN's "Open House," Bloomberg's "Personal Finance," CBS MarketWatch Radio, and HGTV Radio, and is often interviewed on real estate topics for Realty Times, The Wall Street Journal, Kiplinger's Personal Finance and daily newspapers. Her books, combined with her seminars and media appearances, have helped thousands of people manage and profit from their second homes. Today Christine owns multiple properties and is often referred to as "The Most Respected Voice in the Vacation Rental Industry."
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Today’s question comes from Angelo, he asks, I just got a reservation request for 19 months from today. What’s the best way to handle the payment schedule for a booking so far in advance?
Christine speaks with Rob Stephens, co-owner of HotSpotTax.com about collecting and remitting sales taxes for vacation rentals. Whoops—you didn’t know you had to pay sales tax? No worries, Rob explains how you can come clean.
Today’s question comes from George, he asks: I have noticed in my area, that property managers upload large blocks of properties onto VRBO which in turn buries the single homeowner. So how does the single homeowner differentiate ourselves on VRBO?
Christine interviews homeowner Amy Greener who shares some secrets to decorating vacation rentals on a tight budget.
Today’s question comes from Arlene, she writes: Christine, last week I had a very close call with my renters. They went to the beach and lost the key to our home. What do you do if your guests get locked out?
Christine talks with professional Real Estate Photographer, Michael James, about the ins and outs of hiring a professional photographer for vacation rental advertisements. Michael offers valuable insights into the specialized field of real estate photography.
Today’s question comes from Beth. She asks, I am just about done with a major refurbish of my vacation rental. As soon as I am done I plan on hiring a photographer to take photos. Can you sum up the most important thing I should consider when staging my photos?
Are you in the market to purchase a new vacation rental but running into roadblocks with the financing? Then you are not alone! Financing in today’s financial market can be extremely challenging. Christine talks with author, columnist, and second home financing expert, Tom Kelly (www.TomKelly.com) who gives innovative options for financing a vacation home.
Ask Christine # 83: What steps should I take if I want to start managing other owner’s properties? Successful vacation rental owner Louis asks today’s question: I am doing really well with my vacation rental business and over the years I have had a lot of people ask me if I would rent their homes for them. I was thinking about taking on some other people’s home to become a small property manager. What are some steps I should take?
Christine talks with Janice Mercieri, a new vacation rental owner who found marketing her vacation home to corporate executives even more lucrative than renting to travelers. Listen to some of the innovative marketing strategies Janice employs to get her home booked.
Getting the nomenclature correct for security deposits and reservation deposit is imperative especially if a guest cancels a booking. Christine explains why it is important to get it right.
Housekeepers are our lifeline for our rentals. Get the inside scoop from Linette Simper, a housekeeper who services vacation rental properties.
Vacation rental owner, Nicolas says that his renters claim they never received the email responses to his inquiries. He knows he responded! Could Nicolas possibly be losing bookings over email problems? Christine explains tactic for replying to vacation rental inquiries.
Newbie owner, Deb Gabor tells Christine how she bought her new vacation rental property in Cottonwood Canyon, Utah
Renting a main house with a guest house as one booking or two? That is the question! This is a must-listen to podcast for anyone renting a unique property such as a lot with two houses or a duplex.
