Category Archives: Homeowner

Managing short-term rentals takes a lot of work. These five tips will help you manage multiple properties so you can maximize your return on investment.

Promoting your home on multiple vacation rental listing sites will increase your visibility and bookings. Check out our picks for the top online travel agencies.

So, you’re in search of a vacation rental manager? We’ve compiled all the questions you should ask when searching for a vacation rental management company.

Learn how AvantStay helped new vacation rental owners prepare their recently purchased condo for ski season in under one month.

Increase the value of your vacation rental investment with these top amenities for mountain cabin rentals.

Check out our vacation rental inventory checklist complete with all the supplies you need to wow your guests and provide them with an incredible experience.

Discover our top findings on vacation rental trends, guest preferences, and how you can optimize your home for success.

How do we turn a vacation rental from average to an AvantStay? In our Ask the Expert series, we sit down with different members of the AvantStay team to learn just that.  We asked our Senior Photo Retoucher, Lindsey Averill, best practices for photographing your home, biggest photography mistakes made in home listings and more. …

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Learn how AvantStay’s powerful vacation rental marketing and distribution capabilities can help you connect with more guests and earn more revenue.

Learn how AvantStay’s full-service vacation rental management programs give you peace of mind and maximize your home’s returns.

While “second home” and “investment property” are sometimes used interchangeably, these types of properties aren’t the same. Keep reading to discover the five key differences.

Challenge: Give real estate investor peace of mind and maximize revenue so she can focus on growing her portfolio. Background Mariah owns several short-term rental properties in Temecula and Sonoma. While she loves getting her properties up and running, her true passion is searching for investment properties to use as short-term rentals. Last year, Mariah …

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One of the easiest ways to make your vacation rental stand out is by providing top-of-the-line vacation rental amenities. Check out our top picks to boost your occupancy rate.

Vacation rental house rules influence how guests treat your property. Find out what rules you should use to keep your short-term rental in pristine condition.

Discover how AvantStay’s cutting-edge smart technology keeps your vacation rental safe and secure.

Attract more flex workers to your short-term rental with a remote workspace. Check out our tips for creating the perfect workspace for your guests.

Looking to tap into the lucrative asset class of real estate? We’ll cover all the basics on how to finance an investment property, loan types, and more.

A great vacation rental property manager will go above and beyond to care for your home and maximize your income. Here’s how to choose a good property management company.

AvantStay offers flexible vacation rental management programs that work for you and your financial goals. Keep reading to discover which plan is best for you and your short-term rental.

Discover how AvantStay’s elevated hospitality experience leads to better reviews, increased bookings, and more vacation rental income!

Attract more guests, earn higher ratings, and increase your revenue with these vacation rental cabin interior design tricks.

Vacation rental amenities can turn a great guest experience into an unforgettable one. Check out these top 12 gifts that will elevate any short-term vacation rental.

Say goodbye to tax season stress—our guide will make filing your vacation rental taxes a breeze.

The truth behind trending misconceptions in the short-term rental market and why now is the time to finally jump on that vacation rental investment.

Ready to take on the role of a vacation rental host? Our guide will teach you how to start an Airbnb business and maximize your revenue.

Learn how one Smoky Mountain vacation rental consistently outperforms the competition by leveraging AvantStay’s management services.