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” for your vacation home directions. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Accepting Nightly Stays at Your Vacation Rental
Think outside the “weekly box” and consider accepting weekend bookings at your vacation home. |
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Checklist for Creating a Thorough Rental Agreement
Use this checklist to sort through your own rental agreement and be sure you have all the necessary clauses. |
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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. |
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Establishing a Clear Refund Policy for Your Vacation Rental Guests
Protect both yourself and your renters by creating a clear refund and cancellation policy for your vacation rental home. |
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Establishing Strict Check-in and Checkout Times for Your Vacation Rental Guests
Avoid potential conflicts and problems for your housekeeper and vacation rental guests. |
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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. |
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Get Organized: 12 Ways to Simplify Your Vacation Rental Life
Tips for more confidently handling any problems that arise. |
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Gratuity for Your Vacation Rental Housekeeper
Determine a clear gratuity policy to communicate to guests and your housekeeper. |
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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. |
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How to Accept Payments from Your Vacation Rental Guests
Establishing a clear payment policy turns the challenges of financial transactions into major rewards. |
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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. |
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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." |
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How to Avoid Checking Account Fraud When Accepting Payment from Vacation Renters
Things to consider when sending a deposit refund by check. |
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How to Avoid Double-Booking Vacation Rental Guests
Tips for preventing every vacation rental owner's biggest fear. |
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How to Avoid Early Arrivals at Your Vacation Rental
How to alleviate the problem of guests checking in early. |
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How to Convert a Word Document to a PDF
Tips for changing your contracts, receipts, and invoices into PDF files. |
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How to Deal with the Two Most Common Guest Complaints
The good, the bad and the ugly: How to handle the two most common vacation rental guest complaints. |
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How To Dispute Your Vacation Home Property Taxes
Learn how to investigate and possibly lower your property taxes. |
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How to Enforce a No-Smoking Policy in Your Vacation Home
Tips for keeping your vacation rental property smoke-free. |
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How to Handle Payments for Far-In-Advance Bookings
Consider adjusting your cancellation policy for vacation rentals nine months or more in advance. |
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How to Handle Security/Damage Deposits for Vacation Rentals
Tips for accepting and refunding security/damage deposits from your guests. |
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How to Make the Switch to Renting Your Vacation Home by Owner
Renting your vacation property by owner is easier than you'd think. |
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How to Protect Your Good Name: Vacation Rental Transactions
Safeguard your renters and your reputation by avoiding unsafe payment methods. |
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How to Protect Yourself from "Phishing" Attacks on Vacation Rental Owners
The three types of "phishing," a common scam tactic, and how to recognize them. |
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How to Set Up Payment Schedules for Your Vacation Rental Guests
Schedule payments to make sure you receive your money well in advance. |
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How to Work with a Travel Agent to Book Your Vacation Home
Travel agents can be a source of bookings and often work for clients who may not have discovered your property otherwise. |
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Income Tax Deductions for Vacation Rental Owners
Don't miss out on the federal income tax deductions available to vacation rental home owners. |
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Keeping Damage Deposits vs. Charging Fines
Two ways to go about preventing damage to your vacation rental property. |
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Keeping Records: Organizing Your Vacation Rental Business
Avoid double-booking and other scheduling disasters by keeping detailed records. |
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Keys and Vacation Rentals: Four Ways To Avoid Liability Risks
A concern with many vacation rental owners is the liability associated with
keys. |
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Maximum Occupancy At Your Vacation Rental
Some pointers for determining when to be flexible and when to enforce your maximum occupancy. |
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Merchant Credit Card Account Categories for Vacation Rental Owners
Be aware of the protection (or lack thereof) provided by your merchant account and/or business category. |
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Nine Things You Should Warn Your Vacation Renters About
Include warnings about known local dangers with your directions to your guests.
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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?
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Registering Your Vacation Home with the Do Not Call List
Ensure a peaceful stay for your family and your renters while staying at your second home. |
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Reservation, Damage/Security, and Pet Deposits Defined
Defintions of common vacation rental deposits. |
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Sales Tax Formulas for Vacation Rentals
How to calculate your base rate or sales tax amount. |
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Sales Tax Requirements for Vacation Rental Homes
Do you know the rules for your state, county and/or city sales and lodging taxes? |
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Sample Checkout Policy/Departure Information Checklist
Communicate your checkout policies clearly to renters to avoid misunderstandings and delayed checkouts. |
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Sample Directions for Your Vacation Rental Guests
Learn how to make your vacation rental directions clear and thorough. |
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Sample Emergency Information Sheet for Your Vacation Rental Guests
It's important to have certain emergency contact information readily available to your guests. |
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Sample Hurricane Policy for a Vacation Rental Property
It's important to have established hurricane and storm policies for your renters. |
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Sample Vacation Area Tips for Your Vacation Rental Guests
Example of some vacation area tips that you should write up for your guests. |
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Sample Vacation Rental Deposit Refund Letter (Asking for Review)
Sample thank you letter asking renters to leave a review. |
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Sample Vacation Rental Deposit Refund Letter (No Damages
Example of a deposit refund letter to be sent with the refund check. |
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Sample Vacation Rental Deposit Refund Letters (When Withholding for Damages)
For the very rare occasions when you have to withhold a portion or all of your damage deposit. |
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Sample Vacation Rental Lease, Agreements & Contracts
Two sample rental contracts, leases or agreements, a rental invoice or confirmation, and a credit card authorization form that you can use for your vacation rental guests. |
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Security Deposit Guidelines for Vacation Rentals
Helpful guidelines to follow for handling deposits for your rental. |
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State Sales Tax Offices
Links to each state's sales tax office. |
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Swimming Pool Rules for Your Vacation Rental Guests
Help ensure a safe and enjoyable visit for your renters by posting pool safety guidelines at your property. |
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The Different Types of Vacation Rental Fees
Definitions of common fees included in rental agreements. |
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The Fair Housing Act and Vacation Rentals
Does the Fair House Act apply to vacation rentals? And if so, how should vacation rental owners treat potential renters according to the act? |
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The Pros and Cons of Donating a Stay
Consider donating a stay at your vacation home to one of your favorite causes, but be sure to consider the pros and cons. |
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The Scoop on Accepting Credit Cards from Your Vacation Rental Guests
Ten good reasons to reconsider accepting them from your guests. |
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The Top Ten Things You Should Have In Your Vacation Rental Rules
A good rental policy can go a long way toward protecting you and your renters from common vacation rental “disasters." |
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What to Do if a Hurricane Is Heading Right for Your Vacation Home
How to deal with hurricanes headed straight for your vacation rental home when you live faraway. |
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When to Withhold Security/Damage Deposits from Vacation Rental Guests
Security deposits typically have strict guidelines. |
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Why You Should Include Warnings in Rules and Rental Agreements
Are there known dangers regarding flora, fauna, weather, danger areas, or just plain crazy neighbors in your area? |
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Year-End Tax Considerations for Vacation Rental Owners
As 2007 comes to a close, remember year-end responsibilities. |
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