How To Rent Vacation Properties By Owner Podcast: Recent Comments

Comment on Ask Christine #44: How to Quote Rates When Taking a Booking a Year in Advance

2009-10-06T13:55:54Z

Thank you - this has been coming up a lot this year. In my area (Smoky Mountains) I look ahead to what the rental companies are doing -- they post rates a year in advance -- the good news is rates are going up! It is worth updating your rate sheet that far ahead.

Comment on Ask Christine #39: How to Set Rental Rates for Your Vacation Home

2009-07-07T15:07:32Z

I'd love to hear your advice on setting/approving rates when you have a management company. They try to determine best rates for your place but an owner really needs to get involved sometimes.
We step in and adjust as needed based on: current rentals, economy, etc and have sometimes increased or decreased what they give us. Sometime I decrease it slightly based on getting the published rate below the next $100 so it is perceived to be cheaper.
thanks,

Comment on Baby Gear and Vacation Rentals

2009-04-07T11:56:38Z

Excellent interview with helpful information for owners and renters. Christine and Jill did a great job of covering the important benefits to both owners and their guests.

Comment on One-on-One with Fernandina Beach, Florida Vacation Rental Owner Bob Moore

2009-03-31T23:13:57Z

It was a delight speaking with Christine. She has literally "written the book" on vacation rental by owner, and it was a pleasure sharing our rental experiences with her.

Comment on One-on-One with Kona, Hawaii Vacation Rental Owner, David Michael

2009-03-12T19:56:15Z

Outstanding vacation property and vacation rental tips from both the moderator and speaker.

Comment on Ask Christine #32: Should I Accept Credit Cards?

2009-02-17T18:07:50Z

Hi,
I liked this cast, its simple and raises some very good points about owners exploring alternitive payment methods.

Comment on Ask Christine #25: Is It Okay to Leave a Family Photo?

2009-01-29T09:23:01Z

Nice work! I’ll have to do a cross post on this one ;)

Comment on Ask Christine #21: How the Economy is Affecting the Vacation Rental Industry

2008-11-01T14:25:39Z

good podcast

Comment on Buying an Investment Property in St. Croix

2008-09-02T18:09:03Z

great information!

Comment on Ask Christine #17: How to Detect a Scam Inquiry

2008-07-29T22:15:43Z

I read How to rent vacation properties by owner (great book!) and the chapter on don't get scammed has saved me a lot of aggravation and money. Being a professional clown, I have gotten 3 email inquiry's asking if they can send along a bigger check than was needed and then get the money back, or have someone pick up the extra cash. I reported them all. Thanks Christine!