To maximize your revenue as a vacation rental owner, you need to offer amenities that are in high demand for guests. There are certain amenities you should always provide and some that are nice, but not necessary. And of course, everyone is different, and some guests want amenities that others don’t necessarily care about. Location also comes into play as a mountain cabin requires different amenities than a beach house....
How to ensure your vacation rental bedroom is a space that’s cozy, welcoming, and worthy of five stars To acquire those 5-star reviews it is vital to ensure your property’s bedroom is a luxe retreat. The bedroom is more than just a place for your guests to relax and get a good night’s sleep, but the responsibility as a host to guarantee that your guests feel comfortable and at home....
Here’s Your Ultimate Guide to Making Your Vacation Rental Profitable If you’re looking to join the vacation rental bandwagon, your initial questions are likely to be: What is VRBO? How does VRBO work? Is it any different from Airbnb? Over the past few decades, the short-term rental market has grown in leaps and bounds. While travel rules and restrictions put travel and tourism industry activities to a screeching halt during...
Sell or rent? Homeowners often face this question. If you own a home in San Diego, that you no longer use as your primary residence, or if it is an investment property, what should you do? Unfortunately, there’s no objectively right answer to this question. When it comes to selling vs renting, the final decision lies in where your financial situation is at that time, and how you wish to...
A home is a huge asset, but a second home in which you don’t reside in can be an income producing asset. If you know how to rent out your house as a vacation rental, you can generate a steady source of passive income. However, how much you earn also depends on the condition in which you keep your vacation rental. There are several other factors that we will discuss...
When managing one or multiple rental properties, making money through cash-flow and/or appreciation on your real estate investments is paramount. If you not securing either gain, the performance of your real estate investment becomes questionable. One of the biggest hindrances that come between landlords and net profits are dreaded taxes. There are a number of different taxes that landlords need to pay, depending on the law of their respective states. ...
Renting out a property comes with various responsibilities and a lot of things that homeowners need to be mindful of. Many homeowners want to know, “What is normal wear and tear in a vacation rental and how it differs from damages due to negligence?” The boundaries between the two can often be blurry, however, we want to try and explain what is normal wear and tear here in this article....
Homeowners often struggle to make their property rent ready on short notice. The problem can be even bigger when it’s a vacation rental. There are so many factors to look into and so many things to take care of. If you are not living near your property, it can be a lot of work. But that doesn’t mean it is impossible or you need to spend tons of money to...
Looking for a fully furnished condo to rent? At Haustay Vacation Rentals we manage over sixty vacation rental properties, many of which are fully furnished condos to rent. Here is what we currently have available to rent presented by each beach city. Carlsbad Fully Furnished Condos To Rent In the City of Carlsbad we currently have five fully furnished condos you can rent depending on their availability. If love walkability...
Property owners who own multiple properties may be considering renting out their building to guests when they aren’t using the property. If you are exploring the benefits of managing your property yourself versus hiring a vacation rental property management company, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog post, we understand the benefits of working with a professional vacation rental property management company. We also consider how you can...
