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

Constance — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:55:54 GMT

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

Marcia — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:07:32 GMT

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

Lauren Harkins — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:56:38 GMT

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

Bob Moore — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:13:57 GMT

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

capt jake shields — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:56:15 GMT

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

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

Karl — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:07:50 GMT

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?

Kristy — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:23:01 GMT

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

Jeff Shook — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 14:25:39 GMT

good podcast

Comment on Buying an Investment Property in St. Croix

barbara — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:09:03 GMT

great information!

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

Heidi — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 22:15:43 GMT

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!