Airbnb is one of the hottest ways to make some extra money, especially when you have some space you can spare. A lot of homeowners jump into this bandwagon. But not everyone who does is ready. That’s why there are a lot of common mistakes airbnb hosts make. If you’re planning on using Airbnb to … Read more
In 2018, a new law on taxing short-term rentals came into effect in British Columbia and has had serious impacts on businesses like Airbnb. This blog post is dedicated to answering the most commonly asked questions about paying taxes for these kinds of rental accommodation services – particularly ones located in BC. Understanding the Impact of Short-term … Read more
Many people across the world are intrigued by the idea of starting their own Airbnb business. After all, when it comes to side-hustles, renting out a part of your house to passing vacationers is probably among the easiest and simplest business there is. And with an international network, the potential for some serious income is … Read more
Sometimes it seems like the Vancouver and Whistler real estate markets are so far-saturated that they won’t make suitable investments. For anyone just now considering their first rental property(s), there is a real fear that the moment may have passed. Even buyers looking to invest in vacation properties have had concerns that it’s not the … Read more
In this modern era of constant security checks when flying anywhere, although it may not be true that there are only two types of baggage, carry-on and lost, it certainly is true that more baggage you do travel with, the more troublesome your baggage becomes. It is certainly possible your baggage could be lost. Therefore … Read more
Bookings are the lifeblood of any rental owner, as you can only make money when people are staying at your property. But how do you increase your rental bookings? This article will answer that question, providing useful, practical tips that should help you increase your bookings. Attractive Listing The first tip is to create the … Read more
Let’s face it; self-managing a property in a vacation area is no picnic. It can be not only time-consuming but also quite stressful, if not downright daunting. You will have to find ways to attract guests, set a fair price, clean, renovate, and whatnot – the whole shebang. Tellingly, you need to hire a professional … Read more
I have seen many rental home owners spend a lot of time and effort on achieving the best location and price for their property. This is important for making the best possible profit from a rental, but there is more that can be done after these stages. I do this by cultivating positive guest reviews, … Read more