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Show All  |  Go to page  < Previous | Page 1 of 3 | Next > 10 Less-Obvious Things to Include in Your Vacation Home Directions   Help renters be fully prepared for their stay at your home by going the extra “mile” with your vacation home directions 10 Things to Include in Your Directions for Your Vacation Rental Guests   When creating the pre-arrival packet for your vacation rental guests, don't forget to include these things 4 Reasons to Create a Property Inventory for Your Vacation Home   Having a clear inventory of which items you have in your vacation rental property is very important. Accepting Credit Cards from Vacation Rental Guests   Learn why you should accept credit cards from renters and your various options for securing payment. Booking Nightly Stays at Your Vacation Rental: Is It Worth the Hassle?   If bookings are slow, easing your minimum stay requirement could be a winning strategy Checklist for Creating a Booking Confirmation and Invoice    What information you need from renters to create a complete booking confirmation and invoice Checklist for Creating a Thorough Short-Term Rental Agreement   Use this checklist to sort through your own rental agreement and be sure you have all the necessary clauses Checklist for Creating Comprehensive Directions for Your Renters   Use this checklist to make sure you aren't leaving out any important information for your guests Condo Owner Questions HOA Fees   Special thanks to columnist Ilyce R. Glink, for allowing us to use the following article from ThinkGlink.com on researching how your Homeowner's Association fees are being spent and providing condo tips for vacation home owners. Condo Rental Tips: Parking Passes and Gate Codes at Your Vacation Rental   Do you have a security gate at your condo rental? Do you have a designated parking spot that your renters are required to use? Easing Your Renters' Minds During an Economic Downturn   Before you and your guests start to panic, learn how to work with your renters' financial concerns and keep your bookings strong. Electronic Signatures and Vacation Rental Contracts   Learn the pros and cons of accepting e-signatures on your rental agreements. Establishing Strict Check-in and Checkout Times for Your Vacation Rental Guests   Avoid potential conflicts and problems for your housekeeper and vacation rental guests. Evictions & Short-Term Rentals: How to Be Proactive and Prepared   Evictions are by far one of the scariest things that comes to mind when dealing with your vacation rental property. Get Organized: 12 Ways to Simplify Your Vacation Rental Life   Cottage, cabin and condo rental tips for confidently handling any problems that may arise at any type of vacation rental. Gratuity for Your Vacation Rental Housekeeper   Determine a clear gratuity policy to communicate to guests and your housekeeper. Guidelines for Accepting Pets in Your Vacation Home   Creating a set of specific pet policies will make the process of screening guests with pets much easier. Hot Tub Rules for Your Vacation Rental Property    Suggestions for rules to post to keep your guests safe, your neighbors happy, and your hot tub clean. How to Accept Payments from Your Vacation Rental Guests   Learn the safest and most convenient methods for accepting payments from your vacation rental guests How to Accept Security Deposits by Credit Card for Your Vacation Rental   How to handle deposit payments from your vacation rental guests via credit card. How To Avoid Cancellations While "The Check Is In The Mail"   Steps which should help avoid turning away valuable bookings from vacation rental guests while you're waiting for a “check in the mail." How to Avoid Checking Account Fraud When Accepting Payment from Vacation Renters   Things to consider when sending a deposit refund by check. How to Avoid Double-Booking Vacation Rental Guests   Tips for preventing every vacation rental owner's biggest fear. How to Avoid Early Arrivals at Your Vacation Rental   How to alleviate the problem of guests checking in early. How to Convert a Word Document to a PDF   Tips for changing your contracts, receipts, and invoices into PDF files.
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