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The Vacation Rental Scam Game Is Hitting a Wall

Posted by Adam Zippin on May 2, 2013 4:35:00 PM

     Rental scams have been a part of this industry for years.  Sadly, it seems that as long as someone has been kind enough to open their home, there is someone lowly enough to take advantage of that. We have tried to stay on top of scam trends, reporting on new scam styles and even providing tips on how to avoid scams all together.

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Homeaway Tightens the VRBO Noose on Property Managers

Posted by Adam Zippin on Apr 30, 2013 3:10:00 PM

Last week I published a blog that boasted 8 things you could do to separate yourself from competitive rentals.  The main goal was to realize that your company offers more than a house to rent, you have the expertise to offer an experience.  This experience is what separates your professionally managed rentals from the VRBO market out there.  However, in the never ending cat and mouse game, homeaway.com is now offering another service to its VRBO clients.  I personally think it is a neat tool but that does not make your life easier.

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The Key To The Golden Rental Number

Posted by Adam Zippin on Apr 9, 2013 4:18:00 PM

Each owner has reasons why they own their property, it is an asset.   Like any asset they have expectations that you need to understand, and while there are lots of expectations, the most important is how much they want to make with the property.  That number is something that you need to know, document, and remind the owner of, every chance you can. Consider your own assets and who you have managing them.  For those of you with a portfolio manager, that manager defended past losses based off the market, and that he beat the market average.  It is the same for your relationship with your owner. 

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