Sept. 24th: Waikoloa, HI (Big Island) Sept. 25th: Waikoloa, HI (Big Island) Sept. 27th: Hilo, HI (Big Island) Sept. 28th: Hilo, HI (Big Island) Sept. 30th: Lihue, HI (Kauai) Oct. 1st: Lihue, HI (Kauai)

Oct. 20th-21st: Fort Myers, FL Oct. 22nd-23rd: Miami, FL Nov. 17th-18th: Tampa, FL Nov. 19th-20th: Orlando, FL

Christine Karpinski, author of Profit From Your Vacation Home Dream and How to Rent Vacation Properties by Owner, will be holding a series of seminars and workshops in 2008 designed to teach vacation rental owners how to better run their business. Christine owns multiple properties and is often referred to as "The Most Respected Voice in the Vacation Rental Industry."

For current owners of vacation rental homes, this class will give you all of the information you'll need to learn how to effectively make money from your investment. Learn all aspects of renting out your vacation home “by owner”, even from a distance. Christine shares tips to increase profits and reduce hassle, including how to:

Advertise your property on the Internet What is the most cost-efficient way to market your home? Which portal websites should you list your property on? How do you determine your target renter? How can you tell if you're priced correctly? How do you write a great rental ad that will attract renters? When should you offer a discount? How can you take better photos? Organize your bookings, payments and accounting How should you handle reservations, rental contracts, payment methods and schedules Who is required to pay sales tax? How do you handle keys? What are the best ways to accept payments from renters? How much should you charge for a security deposit? Other tips and tricks How do you screen guests to avoid problem renters? How can you manage cleaning and maintenance from a distance? Should you consider accepting pets? How can you increase bookings? Why is it important to network with other owners? What is the number one amenity that renters look for? And much more! Read what past attendees learned at a How to Rent Vacation Properties by Owner seminar.

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If you have any questions, send us a message through our contact form or call 512-684-1114.

**This is not a sales seminar. While HomeAway.com is the sponsor, the seminar is designed to educate second home owners, not to pitch anything. That said, Christine's books will be available to purchase onsite, or you can purchase them at Barnes and Noble, Borders, or Amazon.com.

About the Author: Christine Karpinski    A short biography of bestselling author and Owner Community director, Christine Karpinski.

The 2nd Edition of Christine Karpinski's Book, How to Rent Vacation Properties by Owner    Christine talks about the new 2nd edition of How to Rent Vacation Properties by Owner, which includes over 150 pages of new material and is now available on her website.

A Word from Christine    A welcome message from the Director of the Owner Community, Christine Karpinski.

Christine Karpinski in the Media    A record of bestselling author Christine Karpinski's print, tv, and radio appearances.