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Christine Karpinski

A Word from Christine
A welcome message from the Director of the Owner Community, Christine Karpinski.

About the Author: Christine Karpinski
A short biography of bestselling author and Owner Community director, Christine Karpinski.

Ask Christine: Is It Okay to Have a Permanent Renter Live on the Property?
Christine chimes in on the viability of having a permanent cleaning and maintenance person live in half of a vacation rental property.

Ask Christine: Can I Ask For a Credit Card Number in Case of Damages?
Christine answers a question from an owner who does not take credit cards, but who wonders if she can keep a credit card number on file in case of excessive damage.

Ask Christine: Can I Start Renting If I Don't Have Any Interior Photos?
Christine answers a question from a homeowner who would like to start renting, but does not have any pictures of the inside of her house.

Ask Christine: Does a Two Bedroom Rent More Easily Than a One Bedroom?
Christine answers a question from an owner who wonders if it would be better to split her home into two separate rentals.

Ask Christine: How Can I Tell if My Second Home is Rentable?
Christine answers a question from an owner who has a second home in a suburb of Denver.

Ask Christine: How Do You Keep Track of Video Games and DVDs?
Christine offers a tip for keeping up with video games and dvds at your vacation rental home.

Ask Christine: Should I Charge a Non-Refundable "Wear-and-Tear" Fee?
Christine answers a question from an owner who wonder if she should charge a non-refundable fee to cover wear and tear to her property.

Ask Christine: Should You Offer Refunds for Acts of Nature?
Christine answers a question from an owner whose property was struck by lightning during a guest's stay.

Ask Christine: Why Do I Get a Lot of Inquiries, But No Bookings?
Christine answers a question from an owner who gets a lot of inquiries, but very few bookings.

Christine Karpinski in the Media
A record of bestselling author Christine Karpinski's print, tv, and radio appearances.

Christine's Blog: 2008 Seminar Locations (12/5/07)
Christine finishes up her fall seminar tour and looks to 2008.

Christine's Blog: 4th of July Weekend and Using the Find Feature (7/7/2008)
Christine explains why she doesn't use her own homes on the 4th of July and shares a handy keyboard shortcut.

Christine's Blog: A Few Things We Can Learn From Hotels (7/9/07)
Christine recounts what she noticed while staying in hotels this past month and what hotel practices and amenities that vacation rental owners might want to emulate.

Christine's Blog: A Last-Minute Lock Change (11/27/07)
Christine deals with renters who forget to return the keys to her property-- and the backup set.

Christine's Blog: Accepting Large Dogs (5/14/07)
Christine talks about targeting an often-overlooked group of renter: large dog owners.

Christine's Blog: Added Extras (3/11/08)
Christine talks about the benefits of including beach service for her guests.

Christine's Blog: An Overview of Spring Conferences (05/05/2008)
Christine talks about the recent shows and conferences she has attended.

Christine's Blog: Arthur Frommer's Radio Show (6/20/2008)

Christine's Blog: Back from the FVRMA Conference (5/23/07)
Christine's takeaways from the Florida Vacation Rental Manager's Association conference that she attended this week.

Christine's Blog: Being a Good Vacation Rental Owner (1/8/07)
There's a new type of vacationer on the rise-- the vacation rental newbie-- and it's important to treat them well to ensure your future success and the success of the vacation rental industry.

Christine's Blog: Booking Patterns and Weather (3/17/08)
Christine weighs in on how the weather across the country affects when bookings tend to roll in.

Christine's Blog: Buying Linens for Your Vacation Home (4/10/07)
Christine writes about her experience buying new sheets for her new king-size beds.

Christine's Blog: Buying New Beds for Your Vacation Rental Property (1/30/07)
Christine vents her frustration with the myriad of choices to made when buying new beds for her vacation homes.