Taxes for Airbnb Hosts
Make sure you understand what your tax responsibilities are before you commit to renting through Airbnb.
What is an Owner's Closet and Do I Need One?
Every vacation rental needs a place to keep your boogie boards and fancy silverware!
6 Things to Do Before You Rent Out Your Second Home
Are you ready to rent out your second home? There are a few things you should take care of before you put it on the market. This list should help you get started.
5 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Second Home with a Family Member
Sharing a treehouse with your siblings was great. But sharing a vacation home is a little more complicated. This time if you fight, you can’t ask mom and dad to solve the problem. So how do you avoid the big arguments altogether? Ask yourself--and your siblings--these questions. You’ll be happy you did.
Are Timeshares Ever a Good Idea?
Timeshares are the ugly ducklings of vacation homes. But is buying in always a terrible idea? Maybe not.
6 Bedrooms Renters Love to See in a Vacation Rental House
After location, the first thing vacationers want to know is where everyone will sleep in a rental house. These 6 kinds of bedrooms will help you attract renters!
Your Second Home: Who Will Clean Your Vacation Home Between Visits?
Owning a vacation home is a lot of fun, but also a lot of responsibility. If you rent yours out, cleaning up after renters may be one of those responsibilities. Can you count on them to do it themselves?
5 Questions to Ask Before You Decide to Manage Your Own Vacation Property
A property management company just isn’t for you. So what do you need to know before you take the DIY approach to renting out your vacation home?
Should I Use My 401 (k) to Buy a Rental Property?
You feel like an investment property is a better way to save for retirement than a 401 (k). So can you use your current retirement savings plan to buy the property in the first place? And more importantly, should you?
Your Second Home: 10 Things to Keep in the Owner's Closet
Your owner's closet is like a treasure chest for your second home. Here's what to keep in it.