Author name: John Candelario

I'm John. I am a vacation rental expert and have been involved in investing, managing, and marketing vacation rentals, mostly in the Disney area, for several years. I began this blog to answer common questions I received from vacation rental owners – many of whom I now call my good friends. Follow my blog. The content is free, and it can make you a lot richer.

Should I list my home on HomeAway? Read to avoid losing money on fees.

Should I list my home on Homeaway

Should I list my home on HomeAway? Do you want more bookings, but are afraid of losing money to websites that promise a lot and deliver a little Should I list my home on HomeAway? Firstly, HomeAway.com next to AirBnB, is the most popular platform for vacation rental homes. Most of the DIY owners and …

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Property Management Fees for Vacation Rentals: An Owner’s Guide

Property Management Fees for Vacation Rentals

Property management fees for vacation rentals vary depending on the property manager’s business model. First, I will define property management fee. What is a property management fee for a vacation rental? A property management fee is the cost of operating, marketing, and maintaining your vacation home as a short-term rental business. Property Management fees for …

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Vacation Rental Property Manager: Does my rental need one?

Vacation Rental Property Manager

First off, you own a vacation rental property and want to start booking guests and making income. Problem is, you live out of state or country and need a competent person to take care of your vacation home. Therefore, you need a vacation rental property manager. Vacation Rental Property Manager – The Key to Rental …

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How to apply for Florida Vacation Rental License Quick and Easy

Florida Vacation Rental License

I had a question this morning from an owner, Fred. “John, how do you get your vacation rental license in Florida?” If you own a vacation rental, you need to have a license. Well, here is how to apply for Florida Vacation Rental License in a few easy steps. Florida Vacation Rental Requirements When is …

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Welcome Pack for AirBnB Guests: 7 Hacks for 5 Star Reviews

Welcome Pack for Airbnb Guests

Guests love free stuff. Absolutely love it. I run a few AirBnB homes and have earned a six figure sum from delivering excellent guest service, including welcome packs. Creating a welcome pack for AirBnB guests separates your accommodation from others in a saturated market. I know saturated, I operate around Disney World, Florida. Below are …

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How to Pay Osceola County Tourist Tax for Vacation Rentals

Osceola county tourist tax

Own a vacation rental or AirBnB in Osceola county? Here is how to pay Osceola County tourist tax for vacation rentals. Occupancy Tax aka Osceola County Tourist Tax What exactly is tourist development tax? The Tourist Development Tax is a charge on the total rental amount charged to a guest for any short term rental …

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