Understanding occupancy tax is crucial for vacation rental owners to stay compliant and avoid fines. This guide explains what occupancy tax is, how it applies to short-term stays, and offers practical steps for collecting and remitting taxes correctly.

Owning a vacation rental can be rewarding, but maximizing revenue requires strategic pricing and trust in professional expertise. This article explores the importance of dynamic pricing, how professional property managers can optimize your rental’s earnings, and the drawbacks of micromanagement.

Choosing the right property management approach is essential for the success of your vacation rental. This guide explores self-management, hybrid management, and full-service professional management options, detailing their pros and cons. Learn how a partnership mindset can enhance your experience with property managers, and discover how LocalVR's expertise can help you maximize your rental's potential.

Renting out your home as a vacation rental can be rewarding, but it's important to understand the realities of wear, tear, and potential damages. This guide explores the differences between normal wear and actual damages, helping you assess your comfort level with the risks involved.

Owning a vacation rental property can be profitable, but it comes with significant costs and responsibilities. This article explores the true costs involved, including initial investment, ongoing expenses, and the need for financial preparedness to manage unexpected repairs. Learn how to plan for both expected and unforeseen costs to protect your investment, and discover how partnering with LocalVR can ease the challenges of property management while optimizing your rental's performance.

Wondering how to score more short-term rental bookings during the shoulder season? Explore 8 tips for a fantastic vacation rental shoulder season.

Your complete guide to the Premier Host program on Vrbo and the Superhost program on Airbnb.

Learn why and how instant booking could help your vacation rental business.

Find out a quick definition of Airbnb and Vrbo minimum stays and explore how they can impact your vacation rental business.

Today we’re bringing you four more strategies to impress your vacation rental guests with your communication skills.

Today, we’ll be going over five tips that will help you to improve your vacation rental’s lighting.

Explore how different property types perform on the vacation rental market.

From parties to stolen credit cards, we explore 6 vacation rental booking red flags to watch out for.

We highlight some of the best ways to build a successful Airbnb listing for your vacation rental.

What pricing method works best for vacation rentals? Join us as we dive into the pros and cons of static pricing, seasonal pricing, and dynamic pricing.

Today, we’ll cover six of the best spring cleaning tips for cleaning your vacation rental.

Find out the benefits of utilizing a direct booking site, how to create one, and how to market it successfully.

We’ll cover a few reasons why you should follow along with vacation rental industry data and give you some tips on where to find it.

Explore what Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are and which ones matter for your vacation rental business.

For realtors and real estate agents who have been thinking about breaking into the vacation rental market, we’ve compiled just the guide for you.