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.).
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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. |
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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. |
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Ask Christine #13: Common Pricing Mistakes (Transcript)
Christine discusses common pitfalls when pricing your vacation rental property. |
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Ask Christine #14: The Benefits of Renting by Owner (Transcript)
Christine touts the pros and cons of renting your vacation home by owner. |
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Ask Christine #15: How to Convert Inquiries to Bookings (Transcript)
Christine advises a homeowner on how to convert her many inquiries into actual bookings. |
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Ask Christine #16: Renters Asking for Reduced Rates (Transcript)
Christine explains how to respond to renters asking for lower rates. |
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Ask Christine #17: Signs of Scam Inquiries (Transcript)
Christine explains the characteristics of a typical scam inquiry. |
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Ask Christine #18: Preventing Chargebacks (Transcript)
This week, Christine answers the question of avoiding chargebacks. |
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Ask Christine #19: Selecting Amenities (Transcript)
What amenities are renters looking for in a vacation rental? |
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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. |
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Ask Christine #20: The Benefits of Short Term Rentals (Transcript)
Christine answers a question from a homeowner who wants to know the benefits of renting her home as a vacation rental. |
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Ask Christine #21: How the Economy is Affecting the Vacation Rental Industry (Transcript)
Christine addresses how an uncertain economy and gas prices could affect your vacation home rentals. |
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Ask Christine #22: Beachfront or Not? (Transcript)
Christine addresses the question of how to advertise your condo if your complex is beachfront but your unit doesn't face the beach. |
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Ask Christine #23: Examples of Listings (Transcript)
Christine tells owners how they can learn what makes a good listing by visiting Listings 101 on the Owner Community. |
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Ask Christine #2: Damage Insurance for Vacation Rental Homes (Transcript)
Are there any companies that provide damage insurance for vacation rental homes? |
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Ask Christine #3: Refunds for Inclement Weather in Your Vacation Rental Market (Transcript)
Christine answers a question from a Winter Park, Colorado owner. |
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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. |
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Ask Christine #5: Requests for Multiple (But Not Complete) Weeks (Transcript)
Christine answers a question from a North Myrtle Beach owner. |
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Ask Christine #6: How to Get Keys to Renters (Transcript)
Christine answers a question about how to handle keys. |
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Ask Christine #7: How to Find Short Term Rental Insurance (Transcript)
Christine Karpinski answers a question about how to acquire insurance for vacation homes. |
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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 . |
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Ask Christine #9: Should You Provide Linens or Have Your Guests Bring Their Own? (Transcript)
Christine answers a question from an owner. |
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Building an International Airport in Panama City, Part 1
Christine talks to Jerry Ray about the progress and benefits of an international airport for vacation rental owners in Panama City. |
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Building an International Airport in Panama City, Part 2
Christine continues her discussion with Jerry Ray about the benefits of building an international airport in Panama City, FL. |
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