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How to Get the Most from Your Second Home?

Tips On How To Make Your Rental Property Appealing 4/20/2005 10:26:21 AM
So you have just found the perfect rental property to purchase or have decided to rent a second home or cabin.

So you have just found the perfect rental property to purchase or have decided to rent a second home or cabin.

Increasing Revenue, How To Make Your Vacation Home More Profitable 4/7/2005 11:09:11 AM
The most logical way of increasing vacation home rental revenue is to increase the number of guests you can comfortably host and house.

The most logical way of increasing vacation home rental revenue is to increase the number of guests you can comfortably host and house.

Twelve Tips for a Fast and Profitable Property Sale 3/17/2005 10:31:43 AM
Everyone has his or her own idea of what clean is. If you take a look in a number of different homes around the country, you will probably see different degrees of clean. Here are 12 tips to help you sell your home.

Everyone has his or her own idea of what clean is. If you take a look in a number of different homes around the country, you will probably see different degrees of clean. Here are 12 tips to help you sell your home.

"Wedmoon and Elopement" destinations, the New Investment Trend 3/7/2005 10:46:16 AM
We have all heard the conventional wisdom that second homes by the shore and slopes are great vacation rental investments, but have you considered a vacation rental servicing the growing “destination wedding” market?

We have all heard the conventional wisdom that second homes by the shore and slopes are great vacation rental investments, but have you considered a vacation rental servicing the growing “destination wedding” market?

Restoring A Second Home Property 1/12/2005 11:30:57 AM
Recently, my husband and I bought a duplex with the intention of living in one side of it. We bought a real dump.

Recently, my husband and I bought a duplex with the intention of living in one side of it. We bought a real dump.

Re-Financing Simplified 1/5/2005 11:48:41 AM
A re-financing of your primary home should be a simple thing, although in reality its often much more complicated than necessary.

A re-financing of your primary home should be a simple thing, although in reality its often much more complicated than necessary.

Lease Options vs Contracts 12/15/2004 2:16:27 PM
Many investors are generally familiar with the concepts lease option and contract for deed (aka “installment land contract”). Many investors confuse the two, and this article will help you understand the tax, legal, and practical issues between them.

Many investors are generally familiar with the concepts lease option and contract for deed (aka “installment land contract”). Many investors confuse the two, and this article will help you understand the tax, legal, and practical issues between them.

Real Estate 101: Five Big Mistakes Newbies Make 11/29/2004 10:31:56 AM
Zillions of "newbie" investors are jumping on the bandwagon trying to make a profit after losing big in the stock market. I meet them all the time, and many are making big mistakes!

Zillions of "newbie" investors are jumping on the bandwagon trying to make a profit after losing big in the stock market. I meet them all the time, and many are making big mistakes!

Get ready for great customer service! 11/9/2004 11:52:39 AM
Many of us have experienced poor customer service but turning the tables and delivering quality service is something many new owners are nervous about. In the vacation rentals business, first impressions count and how you deal with customers will directly affect the number of bookings you secure.

Many of us have experienced poor customer service but turning the tables and delivering quality service is something many new owners are nervous about. In the vacation rentals business, first impressions count and how you deal with customers will directly affect the number of bookings you secure.

Operation “Winter Renter”: Eleven Tips For Attracting Off-Season Guests To Your Vacation Home 11/9/2004 11:22:24 AM
Rent-by-owner guru Christine Hrib Karpinski offers a wealth of advice for keeping your cabin, condo or cottage booked all year round.

Rent-by-owner guru Christine Hrib Karpinski offers a wealth of advice for keeping your cabin, condo or cottage booked all year round.

Dealing with the Wilder Side of Nature 9/22/2004 3:38:17 PM
When your vacation home gets a dose of wild nature, such as hurricanes, first, count your blessings...since you are still able to do so. Then, here are some considerations for damage assessment.

When your vacation home gets a dose of wild nature, such as hurricanes, first, count your blessings...since you are still able to do so. Then, here are some considerations for damage assessment.

Five MORE Tips for Renting Your Second Home Online 9/1/2004 11:22:54 AM
These days, few people buy a second home without considering turning it into a vacation rental when they’re not using it. Here are some additional tips on how to make it work, whether you manage it yourself or work with a rental agent.

These days, few people buy a second home without considering turning it into a vacation rental when they’re not using it. Here are some additional tips on how to make it work, whether you manage it yourself or work with a rental agent.

Five Tips for Profitably Renting Your Vacation Property Online 8/30/2004 3:52:15 PM
Five helpful reminders for maximizing your benefits with online adverstising, from the authors of a "seminar-in-a-box" wrtiten exclusively for vacation property owners.

Five helpful reminders for maximizing your benefits with online adverstising, from the authors of a "seminar-in-a-box" wrtiten exclusively for vacation property owners.

How to Make Your Vacation Property Work for You 8/30/2004 3:45:30 PM
Understanding how to use the Internet to generate rentals is thoroughly explained in this insightful book dedicated to vacation property owners.

Understanding how to use the Internet to generate rentals is thoroughly explained in this insightful book dedicated to vacation property owners.

How to Increase Bookings when Renting your Second Home 8/27/2004 2:38:46 PM
Keeping your rental property occupied is key to a good return on your investment. Here are some great and innovative tips from a professional in the field.

Keeping your rental property occupied is key to a good return on your investment. Here are some great and innovative tips from a professional in the field.

Finding Quality Maintenance and Cleaning Services when Managing your Second Home 8/27/2004 2:26:21 PM
Renting and managing your vacation property on your own can be a considerable cost savings...if you know the tricks. Here's some tips on finding the essential services.

Renting and managing your vacation property on your own can be a considerable cost savings...if you know the tricks. Here

Owning and Financing Property in Mexico 8/25/2004 1:39:58 PM
Some of the most spectacular vacation home locations with the best prices are found in Mexico. Here's two tips about owning and financing your second home there.

Some of the most spectacular vacation home locations with the best prices are found in Mexico. Here

Common Sense about Pricing and Renting your vacation home 8/20/2004 2:32:21 PM
Two considerations if you want to rent your vacation home are the price, and who to rent it to. Here's some simple, common sense advice.

Two considerations if you want to rent your vacation home are the price, and who to rent it to. Here

Tips on adverstising your vacation rental 8/20/2004 2:16:12 PM
Do you know which is the best place to advertise your vacation home rental, newspapers or internet, and why?

Do you know which is the best place to advertise your vacation home rental, newspapers or internet, and why?

What about managing the rental yourself? 8/20/2004 2:08:01 PM
One of the first interests new vacation home owners have is how to make the cash flow positive. Here's something to consider:

One of the first interests new vacation home owners have is how to make the cash flow positive. Here

Decorating Your Second Home 4/4/2004 9:47:35 AM
You’ve found your second home and now it comes time to decorate it. Where do you start?

Insuring Your Second Home 3/22/2004 7:00:24 AM
As you consider the purchase of your second home, remember to budget in homeowner’s insurance. For estimating your costs, it is important to know that insurance is going to be more expensive than your primary home.

As you consider the purchase of your second home, remember to budget in homeowner’s insurance. For estimating your costs, it is important to know that insurance is going to be more expensive than your primary home.

To Rent or Not to Rent 2/28/2004 2:08:38 PM
As you consider your vacation home purchase, keep in mind the hidden financial treasures you can step into: rental income from vacation homes. According to the U.S. Bureau of Census, one-half of all second-home owners leave their home unoccupied for more than 330 days a year. Perhaps its time to be in the other half—the ones with vacation homes paying for themselves.
As you consider your vacation home purchase, keep in mind the hidden financial treasures you can step into: rental income from vacation homes. According to the U.S. Bureau of Census, one-half of all second-home owners leave their home unoccupied for more than 330 days a year. Perhaps its time to be in the other half—the ones with vacation homes paying for themselves.

As you consider your vacation home purchase, keep in mind the hidden financial treasures you can step into: rental income from vacation homes. According to the U.S. Bureau of Census, one-half of all second-home owners leave their home unoccupied for more than 330 days a year. Perhaps its time to be in the other half—the ones with vacation homes paying for themselves.

Landscaping Your Second Home 2/25/2004 7:59:54 AM
Time spent in the garden is meant to alleviate stress not add to it. So when you’ re ready to start landscaping around your second home, consider the time crunch. Even the most passionate gardener can use a break from weeding, watering, and planting. To get the most out of your time and garden, keep it low-maintenance.
Time spent in the garden is meant to alleviate stress not add to it. So when you’ re ready to start landscaping around your second home, consider the time crunch. Even the most passionate gardener can use a break from weeding, watering, and planting. To get the most out of your time and garden, keep it low-maintenance.

Time spent in the garden is meant to alleviate stress not add to it. So when you’ re ready to start landscaping around your second home, consider the time crunch. Even the most passionate gardener can use a break from weeding, watering, and planting. To get the most out of your time and garden, keep it low-maintenance.

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