Christine Karpinski, author of How to Rent Vacation Properties by Owner and Profit From Your Vacation Home Dream, will be holding a series of daytime and evening seminars for vacation rental owners sponsored by HomeAway.com.

For owners of vacation homes that have never rented out their property, our beginners class will give you all the information to get started. Learn how to rent your vacation home, use the listing sites, and meet other vacation rental owners in your area!

Event Details: Where: Kovens Conference Center (map) 3000 N. E. 151st Street Miami, FL 33181 When: Wed. Oct. 22, 7:00pm-9:00pm Cost: $49, plus $29 for each additional attendee

For current vacation rental owners, our daytime and evening classes will provide tips for effectively making money from your investment, renting your home "by owner", and improving your marketing and rental process, all while networking with other owners.

Event Details Where: Kovens Conference Center (map) 3000 N. E. 151st Street Miami, FL 33181 When: Thurs. Oct. 23, 9:30am-1:00pm Cost: $29-$99 per attendee

Registration Early Registration (Ends 10/10) $69: HomeAway/VRBO subscriber* $79: Non-HomeAway/VRBO subscriber $29: Each Additional Attendee Regular Registration (After 10/10) $89: HomeAway/VRBO subscriber* $99: Non-HomeAway/VRBO subscriber $29: Each Additional Attendee

Event Details Where: Kovens Conference Center (map) 3000 N. E. 151st Street Miami, FL 33181 When: Thurs. Oct 23, 6:00pm-9:30pm Cost: $29-$99 per attendee

Registration Early Registration (Ends 10/10) $69: HomeAway/VRBO subscriber* $79: Non-HomeAway/VRBO subscriber $29: Each Additional Attendee Regular Registration (After 10/10) $89: HomeAway/VRBO subscriber* $99: Non-HomeAway/VRBO subscriber $29: Each Additional Attendee

For information on the other stops of our Florida Seminar Series:

October 20-21: Fort Myers, FL

November 17-18: Tampa, FL

November 19-20, Orlando, FL

Christine Karpinski will share tips to increase profits and reduce hassle, including how to:

Advertise your property on the Internet

• What is the most cost-efficient way to market your home?
• Which portal websites should you list your property on?
• How do you determine your target renter?
• How can you tell if you're priced correctly?
• How do you write a great rental ad that will attract renters?
• When should you offer a discount?
• How can you take better photos?

Organize your bookings, payments and accounting

• How should you handle reservations, rental contracts, payment methods and schedules
• Who is required to pay sales tax?
• How do you handle keys?
• What are the best ways to accept payments from renters?
• How much should you charge for a security deposit?

Other tips and tricks

• How do you screen guests to avoid problem renters?
• How can you manage cleaning and maintenance from a distance?
• Should you consider accepting pets?
• How can you increase bookings?
• Why is it important to network with other owners?
• What is the number one amenity that renters look for?
• And much more!

Christine Karpinski, Director of Owner Community for HomeAway.com and author of How to Rent Vacation Properties by Owner and Profit From Your Vacation Home Dream. Karpinski is a frequent television and radio show guest. Her books, combined with her seminars and media appearances, have helped thousands of people manage and profit from their vacation homes. Christine owns multiple properties and is often referred to as "The Most Respected Voice in the Vacation Rental Industry."

If you have any questions, send us a message through our contact form or call 512-592-4493. *HomeAway Network, CyberRentals.com, GreatRentals.com, A1Vacations.com, TripHomes.com, Holiday-Rentals.co.uk, Fewo-Direkt.de, VRBO.com, VacationRentals.com