Month: October 2017

Truth or BS. To Wilbur or not?

Truth or BS. To Wilbur or not?

Is this story a “Truth or BS” ? Hello, how may I help you find the perfect vacation home? Hello, yes, I would like to see what my options are for the Thanksgiving time-period. I need a 3 bedroom (2 plus a loft would work) that sleeps 6 comfortably. Of course! Let me pull up…

By The Nomadness Team 2017-10-25 Off

Is Bigger Better?

Is Bigger Better?

These days it seems that we are constantly being bombarded with announcements of bigger and better is the answer to everything but is it? In the vacation rental market, this seems to be a common theme these days. Big agencies are buying out smaller property managers and then touting that bigger is better, they have more…

By The Nomadness Team 2017-10-20 Off

ARE YOU A PEEPER?

ARE YOU A PEEPER?

Mammoth is truly a sight to behold during every season. However, one of the most notable times of the year comes before winter. Fall in Mammoth is home to the acclaimed Sierra Gold where the leaves are painted crimson, orange, and gold… (bet you didn’t see that last one coming). No matter where you turn,…

By The Nomadness Team 2017-10-16 Off

Homeowners Ins or Vacation Rental Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners Ins or Vacation Rental Homeowners Insurance

They both protect your vacation home equally or do they? The recent fires that California is experiencing has brought to the forefront the importance of having the correct homeowner’s insurance policy to cover damage and loss of rent for your vacation rental. Large domestic homeowner Insurance policies have either inadequate or even improper coverage for vacation rental…

By The Nomadness Team 2017-10-12 Off

Automation vs Experience Which Do You Trust?

Automation vs Experience Which Do You Trust?

Today I came across a new feature Airbnb is offering to short-term rental owners. This automated service allows homeowners to plug in their address, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms and the system generates the projected revenue and occupancy.  The automation projects % occupancy, average nightly stay, and annual gross rent. Sounds cool, right? Wrong, after performing…

By The Nomadness Team 2017-10-04 Off

New Options for Vacation Management for Owners

New Options for Vacation Management for Owners

Being a property owner of a vacation rental can be time-consuming, stressful and overwhelming. It can also be rewarding, exciting and profitable.Owning a vacation rental requires many different components from understanding legal aspects, property insurance, damage, rental contracts, transient occupancy tax, pet laws, and a laundry list of other smaller to medium concerns. How can you…

By The Nomadness Team 2017-10-03 Off