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Ask Christine #10: Should You Break Up the Rental Rate? (Transcript)  
Christine answers a question from an owner who wants to know if it's better to charge one all-inclusive rate or to break the rental rate into parts (cleaning fee, sales tax, etc.).
Ask Christine #11: Is It Okay to Charge Renters for Utilities? (Transcript)  
Christine answers the question of charging your guests for electricty, gas, or water.
Ask Christine #12: Multiple Property Owners and Calendars (Transcript)  
Christine addresses the common issue of keeping calendars up to date for owners with multiple properties in the same area.
Ask Christine #13: Common Pricing Mistakes (Transcript)  
Christine discusses common pitfalls when pricing your vacation rental property.
Ask Christine #14: The Benefits of Renting by Owner (Transcript)  
Christine touts the pros and cons of renting your vacation home by owner.
Ask Christine #15: How to Convert Inquiries to Bookings (Transcript)  
Christine advises a homeowner on how to convert her many inquiries into actual bookings.
Ask Christine #16: Renters Asking for Reduced Rates (Transcript)  
Christine shares some ideas for working with budget-conscious travelers.
Ask Christine #1: 3BR or 4BR Vacation Rental House? (Transcript)  
Christine answers a question asked by a potential owner who wonders whether to invest in a 3BR or a 4BR house on Lake Hartwell.
Ask Christine #2: Damage Insurance for Vacation Rental Homes (Transcript)  
Are there any companies that provide damage insurance for vacation rental homes?
Ask Christine #3: Refunds for Inclement Weather in Your Vacation Rental Market (Transcript)  
Christine answers a question from a Winter Park, Colorado owner.
Ask Christine #4: What if Your Property Does Not Fit into the Break-Even Formula? (Transcript)  
This week, Christine answers a question from a Lake Tahoe owner.
Ask Christine #5: Requests for Multiple (But Not Complete) Weeks (Transcript)  
Christine answers a question from a North Myrtle Beach owner.
Ask Christine #6: How to Get Keys to Renters (Transcript)  
Christine answers a question about how to handle keys.
Ask Christine #7: How to Find Short Term Rental Insurance (Transcript)  
Christine Karpinski answers a question about how to acquire insurance for vacation homes.
Ask Christine #8: Can You Ask for a Credit Card in Case of Excess Damage? (Transcript)  
Christine answers a question from a Dillon Beach owner .
Ask Christine #9: Should You Provide Linens or Have Your Guests Bring Their Own? (Transcript)  
Christine answers a question from an owner.
Buying a Vacation Property with Friends or Family: Part 1 (Transcript)  
Christine talks with attorney and co-ownership expert, Andy Sirkin.
Buying a Vacation Property with Friends or Family: Part 2 (Transcript)  
Second part of Christine's interview with co-ownership expert and attorney, Andy Sirkin.
Buying an Investment Property in Destin, Florida: Part 1 (Transcript)  
Part 1 of Christine Karpinski's podcast interview with Destin realtor, Shannyn Stevenson.
Buying an Investment Property in Destin, Florida: Part 2 (Transcript)  
In the second part of Christine's interview with Destin realtor, Shannyn Stevenson, Stevenson discusses why more and more Destin vacation rental owners are renting by owner instead of using a property manager, why Destin isn't the typical home market, and why those interested in Destin should buy now.
Buying an Investment Property in Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge, TN (Transcript)  
A transcript of Christine's interview with Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge Realtor, Pat Malone.
Buying an Investment Property in Kissimmee, FL (Transcript)  
Christine discusses the Kissimmee and Orlando markets with vacation home real estate broker, Raymond Butterfield.
Buying an Investment Property in Lake Tahoe (Transcript)  
Christine interviews South Lake Tahoe real estate agent, Deb Howard about the current market conditions.
Buying an Investment Property in Martha's Vineyard (Transcript)  
Christine chats with Martha's Vineyard buyer's agent, Fred Roven about the vacation home market in the area.
Buying an Investment Property in Montana (Transcript)  
Christine talks with realtor, Dorothea Lowe about the Montana vacation home market.