Aug. 28th, 2008 -- Hi everyone, I finally secured a place to stay in the California wine country. As I was searching for a vacation rental, I made some notes about the process I went through. It's always a good learning experience to be on the other side as a renter.  So here's what I noticed about how I ended up searching and ultimately booking a home to rent...... Read more in Christine's weekly vacation rental blog.
>Christine Karpinski

Top 10 Responses When Friends Ask to Stay at Your Vacation Property Some serious and sarcastic responses for friends looking to stay in your vacation home. >Your Renters		The Pros and Cons of Donating a Stay Consider donating a stay at your vacation home to one of your favorite causes, but be sure to consider the pros and cons. >Policies & Procedures
The Importance of Choosing a Unique Thumbnail Photo Make sure your thumbnail stands out. >Advertising & Networking		How to Move Up the List on VRBO.com Tips for getting your listing to appear higher on VRBO.com. >VRBO.com How To's
Complying with State, County, and City Short-Term Rental Laws A list of considerations a new vacation rental owner should look into. >Getting Started		Why a Bad Review Could Be Good for You Before you start writing nasty emails to customer service, stop for a moment and read this article. >HomeAway How To's
Post-Peak Season Maintenance Plan for Vacation Rentals After 12 weeks of continuous use, your property probably deserves a little TLC. >Cleaning & Maintenance		Ask Christine #16: Renters Asking for Reduced Rates (Transcript) Christine shares some ideas for working with budget-conscious travelers. >Podcast Transcripts
10 Fun Amenities Which Could Make Renters Choose Your Property These special touches can be the deciding factor between your home and the next. >Amenities & Furnishings		VRBO Listing Critique: Tranquility (Green Turtle Bay, Bahamas) The inconsistent punctuation in this listing would make me uncomfortable as a renter. >Listings 101
Vacation, Transient, and Short-Term Rental Restrictions Christine addresses the issues driving vacation rental bans and how to fight them. >Vacation Rental Bans		How VacationRentals.com Listings Are Sorted Insight into how VacationRentals.com sorts its listings. >VacationRentals.com How To's
July 15, 2008: Napa City Council Meeting Join other vacation rental owners for the public comment periods at 3:30 and 6:30pm. >Local Rental Alerts		Second Homes vs. Investment Properties How to tell if you're buying a "second home" or an "investment property." >Buying & Selling

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