Category Archives: Homeowner

Thinking of starting a vacation rental business? These seven tips will teach you how to make money on a vacation rental property and maximize your ROI.

Whether you’re on the opposite coast or down the street, here are our top tips for how to manage vacation rentals from anywhere you choose.

Discover how AvantStay’s revenue management strategy and exclusive revenue drivers can maximize your vacation rental income.

With the right strategy, a short-term rental investment property can be a fruitful business venture. Check out our 10 tips for investing in short-term vacation rentals.

Maintaining a vacation home is a lot of work. A property manager will take care of all operational aspects of your short-term rental and help you earn more revenue.

A clean vacation rental is more important today than ever before. Check out our vacation rental cleaning checklist that’s guaranteed to impress your guests and drive 5-star reviews.

Learn what Airbnb Superhost benefits you actually get, from the 29% revenue boost to hidden costs, and whether it’s worth chasing in 2026.

Vacation rental owners: Discover whether selling as real estate or a turnkey business maximizes your ROI. Compare premiums, documentation requirements, tax implications, and exit strategies for your property management operation in February 2026.

Learn how to calculate your vacation rental portfolio’s true business value in February 2026. Discover which valuation methods buyers use, how to maximize your multiple, and what operational factors command premium exit prices.

Destination clubs charge luxury homeowners $100K-$500K in fees plus annual dues while surrendering property control. Discover how professional management generates revenue instead while you retain full ownership in February 2026.

Master lease tenant bankruptcy blocks eviction and rent collection. Learn damage caps, recovery options, and protection strategies for property owners in February 2026.

Master lease risks for vacation rental owners in January 2026: fixed payments cap revenue 20-25% below market, legal liability remains, operators lack reserves.

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

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.

Increase your home’s equity, drive more positive reviews, and maximize your revenue with AvantStay’s award-winning vacation rental interior design services.

A simple but impactful way to impress your guests is by providing a vacation rental guest book. Learn how to create the ultimate welcome book for guests.

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

Pickleball Court ROI for vacation rentals analyzed: $25K-$50K costs, $58,970 yearly revenue lift, 7-month break-even timeline. 2026 data inside.

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.

AvantStay’s vacation rental management is powered by a vertically integrated software platform built for hospitality—boosting transparency and putting homeowners in control.

When you partner with AvantStay, you’ll receive best-in-class care, guaranteed. Learn how we go above and beyond for you, your vacation rental, and our guests.

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. For our first installment of the series, we take a look into how AvantStay transforms vacation rentals with award-winning design services. We asked …

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

If you’re interested in learning how to become a Superhost on Airbnb, we’ve got you covered. Check out AvantStay’s three simple tips.

Learn how to finance an Airbnb investment property using DSCR loans and projected rental income instead of W-2s. Rates start at 6.125% in January 2026.