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 s...
An owner asks: "I accepted a booking from a couple where the trip was a gift from their in-laws. Since the credit card was in someone else's name, should there be other steps involved in confirming the reservation?" Christine explains the proper...
American Andrew Quicke provides a look at the confusing and often convoluted process he and his wife navigated in order to purchase and restore an historic 800-year-old Tuscan apartment (VRBO #253555).
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An owner describes a situation in which his housekeeper didn’t notice damaged patio furniture in her post-check-out inspection.
Christine explains best practices for inspecting for damages and returning security deposits.
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Owner Scott McGuire has been renting his Sun River, Oregon vacation rental (VRBO#19056) for seven years, but since adding what he calls a “narrated montage” to his listing, he says he has seen his business revenue jump 15%. Pleased with the...
An owner asks: "Why do I get inquiries asking if my property is available when the week is booked on my calendar. Don't renters look at the calendars?"
Christine explains this common frustration.
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