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Helpful how tos for buying and selling vacation homes, including home inspection, financing, finding your break-even point, getting the right insurance, buying a second vacation rental, selling while you have rentals on the books, and more...
8 Essential Questions to Ask Your Vacation Home Inspector  
Buying a second home is a big investment. Make sure that you choose the right home inspector for your vacation rental home.
Bubble-Proof Buying: How to Avoid the Bubble When Buying a Vacation Home  
How to NOT get caught in a speculators market when purchasing a vacation home.
Buying a Condo as a Vacation Rental Home  
Condominium tips to consider when deciding between buying a vacation rental condo instead of a single-family home
Buying Another Vacation Rental Home  
It's contagious! Your property is renting so well you that you want to buy another. Here are a few tips to consider.
Christine on the Benefits of Real Estate Investing  
Real estate very rarely loses in the long term.
Common Mistakes Vacation Home Owners Make When Buying a Second Vacation Rental  
Three common mistakes.
Figuring the Break-Even Point for Your Vacation Rental Home  
Determine if your income will meet your yearly expenses.
Financing Options for Vacation Rental Homes  
How will you use your vacation home—as a second home or as an investment property?
Homeowner's Insurance For Vacation Rental Homes  
Accidents happen. Shield yourself from the unforseen with Homeowner's Insurance.
How to Sell Your Vacation Rental Home as a Business  
Tips for packaging and sell your vacation rental as business rather than just a vacation home.
How to Sell Your Vacation Rental Home While You Have Renters  
How to balance selling your vacation home and accomodating your renters.
Inspecting Vacation Properties: Choosing an Inspector  
HGTV's "House Detective," Wally Conway weighs in on the benefits of hiring a home inspector before buying your second home.
Liability Insurance and Vacation Rental Homes  
Don't underestimate the importance of liability insurance on your vacation rental property.
Mortgages for Vacation Rental Homes  
Questions to ask yourself when getting a mortgage to finance a vacation rental property.
Negotiating Sales Contracts for Vacation Homes  
There can be so much more to negotiating a sales contract than simply the price for a vacation rental property.
Purchasing a Vacation Home: Second Home or Investment Property?  
How to tell if you're buying a "second home" or an "investment property" for tax purposes
Questions to Ask a Potential Real Estate Agent  
How to find your perfect match.
Refinancing Your Vacation Rental Home  
Now might be a good time to consider refinancing your vacation rental property.
Ten Ways to Sell Your Vacation Home Faster  
Tips for selling your vacation rental home in the a lukewarm housing market.
The Importance of Finding the Right Real Estate Agent  
Overcome obstacles by finding an excellent real estate agent who's experienced in vacation homes in your targeted communities.
Using a Self-Directed IRA When Buying a Vacation Home  
Did you know that you can buy real estate with your IRA?
Vacation Home Sales Rise to Record, Investment Sales Plummet in 2006   
NAR reports shows vacation home ownership is on the rise.
Vacation Rental Market Q&A: Destin, Florida  
An interview with Destin, FL realtor, Shannyn Stevenson about buying a vacation home in the Destin vacation rental market.
Vacation Rental Market Q&A: Gatlinburg, Tennessee  
A Q&A with Gatlinburg realtor, Pat Malone.
Vacation Rental Market Q&A: Los Cabos, Mexico  
An interview with Los Cabos realtor, Julie Kershner about the current market conditions in the Cabo area.
Vacation Rental Market Q&A: Montana  
A Q&A with Montana and Minnesota realtor, Dorothea Lowe, about the Montana vacation rental market.
Vacation Rental Market Q&A: Muskoka, Ontario  
A Q&A with real estate agent, John Jarvis.
Vacation Rental Market Q&A: Orlando, Florida (Disney Area)  
Insight into the Orlando area vacation rental market from Central Florida realtor, Steve Schaffer.
Vacation Rental Market Q&A: Outer Banks, North Carolina  
An interview with Outer Banks, NC realtor, Beth Dobney.
Vacation Rental Market Q&A: Park City, Utah  
A Q&A with Park City realtor, Dennis Hanlon, about the current buying conditions in the Park City area.
Vacation Rental Market Q&A: Provincetown, Massachusetts  
Insight into the Cape Cod area vacation rental market from Provincetown realtor, Rick Tourgee.
Vacation Rental Market Q&A: Telluride, Colorado  
Answers about the Telluride vacation home market from realtor, John Janus.
Vacation Rental Market Q&A: Ventura, California (California Gold Coast)  
A Q&A with Ventura realtor, Meredith McKenzie.
Vacation Rental Market Q&A: Whistler, British Columbia  
Answers about the Whistler vacation home market from real estate agent, Ursula Morel.