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Answer 10 Questions – Voila! You Have A Rental Marketing Plan

What a daunting thought of getting a Vacation Rental Marketing Plan started and how utterly boring and a waste of time.  Why do I think it’s a waste of time?   It’s  a waste of time because you probably don’t know … Continue reading

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Challenges Of Owning a Bed and Breakfast

Starting a bed and breakfast can be rewarding but it comes with its challenges. Before starting a bed and breakfast, it is wise to do your research. Ask yourself if you are truly suited for entrepreneurship and if you understand … Continue reading

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Writing A Vacation Rental Contract

When renting out a vacation home, a homeowner should have a rental contract, or agreement, which spells out everyone’s obligations in order to ensure that both parties are clear as to what exactly the agreement is, and are protected, should … Continue reading

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Is Your Vacation Rental Marketable?

The vacation rental industry has turned into an enormous billion dollar market that has taken shape and has been evolving worldwide over the past few decades. Online services have followed, assisting vacation rental property owners to now effectively market their … Continue reading

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Is This The End Of Small Real Estate Investors?

In Canada, right now, it’s becoming more and more difficult for real estate investors to make money. The reason for this is that it’s becoming more challenging for real estate investors to obtain money from the bank.  Also, the Landlord and Tenant Board’s guidelines are making … Continue reading

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Banking In The Real Estate World

As a real estate investor, I find it difficult to understand why banks make it so complicated for real estate financing, especially when real estate investors have to prove themselves to the bank that they are a good financial risk.   In … Continue reading

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Vacation Home Owners – Don’t Fear Negative Reviews

I came across a really good article that I want to share with investors thinking of getting into the vacation rental business that I’d like to share with my readers.   It’s face and strategy, which puts owners at a … Continue reading

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7 Must Have’s For The Best Vacation Rental Contract

Or what your best vacation rental contract should include so you stay out of trouble and sleep well at night.   Vacation rental contracts are essentially short-term leases drawn up between a property owner and a renter who wishes to use … Continue reading

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10 Marketing Ideas For Vacation Rentals

1. Fill Your Rental Calendar With Last Minute Travellers While most people rent vacation homes in advance, some wait until the last minute. You can position yourself to scoop up those travellers by making a few adjustments to your marketing … Continue reading

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