By Christine Karpinski Owners worry about competition in the rental property business. But there are ways to ensure you are successful. For example, offering amenities such as a quality hot tub is key. When asked what would be ‘the best thing to do’ if you decided to rent out a property: “Add [...]
By Christine Karpinski Since Revolutionary times, beautiful areas of New York have always been a draw — a playground if you will. Because of that, vacation rentals have long been a tempting source of income for property owners. But competition for renters, especially today, can be fierce. So if you have been [...]
Hot Tubbing is a Family Affair When Americans travel, says a recent feature in BisNow, only the accommodations themselves surpass the importance of travel quality. A swimming pool, for example, is way up there on travelers’ want-lists. Free parking, too. But did you know that a hot tub is [...]
It’s usually not hard to get bookings in popular vacation spots during the height of travel season. But as Christine Karpinski, author of “How to Rent Vacation Properties by Owner” says, adding a hot tub ensures “gravy income,” even during the off season. One great example of this is an extraordinary treehouse vacation rental [...]
Have you been thinking about renting out your property in the Catskills, NY, as a vacation rental (short-term rentals/seasonal rentals)? Whether you choose to market it through Airbnb, an established real estate firm, or by owner, there’s one amenity that will help you get yourself noticed above the others — a good, quality hot tub. [...]
