The most complete resource on the web for vacation home rental owners.

Whether you are just thinking of renting out your vacation home, villa, cottage or condo, or want new ideas on increasing occupancy and maximising income, this is the place to be. Getting ahead of the competition just became easier!

Join me, Heather Bayer and my team of vacation rental experts as we guide you through the joys and pitfalls of renting for profit.

How to be Pet Friendly If you accept pets in your property, there's a good chance the vast majority of your guests will bring their furry friends. Welcoming them is more than just providing a few poop bags -- you will endear yourself more to pet owners by covering all bases for their stay. . . . keep reading The Great Damage Deposit Debate There are two main schools of thought on the issue of damage deposits -- these are the extremes: . . . keep reading Three Ways to Make A Great First Impression Our Technical Director, Mike and his wife Andrea, own Sea Breeze, a delightful cottage on the shores of Lake Ontario. Since buying the property in 2010, the techniques they have used to create and prepare a feature-filled vacation rental have attracted a large number of guests, many of whom have returned several times. . . . keep reading Hot Topics from the Cottage Life Show 2012 We met dozens of vacation rental owners at the recent Cottage Life Show in Toronto. The questions they raised are relevant to owners the world over. Here's a couple of the hottest topics from our Show files: . . . keep reading Creating a Site or Blog with Wordpress Stop using free themes and templates. It's time to bite the bullet and pay for hosting and a decent Wordpress theme with good support. The small cost of setting up a great site and learning how to manage it yourself will pay back in traffic, ease of use and the knowledge you have an attractive showcase that people are actually getting to see. . . . keep reading Planning Off Season Marketing Planning your off-season marketing will really make the difference on your year end balance sheet and will help ensure your are meeting the mark to get in the black with your vacation rental property. There are many tools out there to help get these marketing ideas down in a logical plan but I have my favourites. . . . keep reading 5 Ways to Be Professional in the Vacation Rental Business For those who argue that renting out their vacation home is not a business because they do it infrequently or just to friends and family, the counter is that the moment you accept money for the accommodation it becomes a business transaction. Why not be professional and secure your rental guests as happy and returning customers. . . . keep reading This is just a small free sample of the kind of articles you will have full access to when you become a member with Renting For Profit. For instant access to these articles and much more, become a member today!

The Great Damage Deposit Debate There are two main schools of thought on the issue of damage deposits -- these are the extremes: . . . keep reading 10 Steps to Emergency Preparedness Putting together an emergency plan is one of those things we tend to put off for that day when 'we've got a bit more time'. However, if you are like many people, me included, that day rarely comes, and the next thing you know, a situation arises and we are scrambling around to make it right for our guests. . . . keep reading Three Ways to Make A Great First Impression Our Technical Director, Mike and his wife Andrea, own Sea Breeze, a delightful cottage on the shores of Lake Ontario. Since buying the property in 2010, the techniques they have used to create and prepare a feature-filled vacation rental have attracted a large number of guests, many of whom have returned several times. . . . keep reading Top 5 Items that Contribute to Negative Reviews One of the best ways of finding out what works for rental guests and what doesn't is reading the reviews of other vacation rental homes. Check out the good and the bad and you'll find a pattern in what turns guests on….and off. Here's seven small things you can do to ensure happy and positive guests: . . . keep reading Damage and Claims -- What's the Risk? We met dozens of vacation rental owners at the recent Cottage Life Show in Toronto. The questions they raised are relevant to owners the world over. Here's a couple of the hottest topics from our Show files: . . . keep reading Choosing a Wordpress Theme Probably the most important decision you have to make about a Wordpress site is the theme to use as the foundation of the site. The theme lays out how your information will be presented; will define the style of the site and determine the overall look and feel. . . . keep reading 10 First Time Owner Mistakes Setting up for rental the first time can be challenging. There is so much involved in creating a profitable vacation rental business that getting it right from the start is tough -- manageable but tough. Here are a few pointers to help get you over the first few stumbling blocks. . . . keep reading