Vacation rental homeowner guides and advice

Written specifically to address the top concerns of vacation home owners, these guides teach you how to manage your rental effectively, drive more bookings, and maximize your real estate investment.
your vacation home.
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Tax Guidance
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Getting started with vacation rentals

Where it all begins—everything to know before you rent out your home.

Vacation rental property management

  • Learn how to pick the ideal vacation rental property manager for your rental.
  • Is it better to list on Airbnb or Vrbo?
  • How to buy a Vrbo or Airbnb property
  • Top Airbnb and Vrbo management companies
  • How to hire the right vacation rental property manager
  • The best hot tubs for your AirbnbVacation rental management fees or Vrbo home

Homeowner case studies

Our solutions, their success. See what we do for vacation rental owners like you.
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We've got you covered at tax time (and all the time)

  • Vacation rental tax advice:

  • 10 tax deductible vacation rental expenses
  • Vacation rental tax filing tips
  • Tax guide for short-term rentals
  • A guide to IRS Publication 527 for vacation rental property
  • Vacation home tax rules you should know
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Vacation rental maintenance tips

  • From seasonal to general care, here's how to look after your rental like a pro.

  • Beach home maintenance 101
  • 5 low-maintenance cabin landscaping ideas
  • How to winterize a summer home
  • 8 low-maintenance landscaping tips for vacation rentals
  • The must-have vacation rental maintenance checklist

Manage your vacation property like a pro

Use our curated tips to elevate the guest and owner experience.
How to price a rental
The 3 things short-term rental pricing experts want you to know

How dynamic pricing for vacation rentals helps you earn more

How to price your vacation rental
How to respond to reviews
How do Airbnb reviews work?

How to get good reviews on Airbnb

How to respond to a bad review on Airbnb and Vrbo
How to reach new audiences
How to rent to travel nurses

How to attract business travelers to your vacation rental

How to rent to snowbirds

How to market your Airbnb to pet owners

Improve bookings and performance

Set better rates, make more income. Learn how to maximize your earnings using the resources below.

Vacation rental marketing resources

  • Learn how to be seen in the right places, at the right time, by the right people.

  • How to market your vacation rental property to boost bookings
  • Social media tips for vacation rentals
  • Vacation rental email marketing guide
  • Digital marketing for vacation rentals that drives bookings
  • Vacation rental advertising and PPC

Expert tips on vacation rental cleaning

Dirt and dust don’t stand a chance. Wow guests with a pristine home right on arrival.

How to optimize your rental listing

  • Stand out from the competition on the world’s biggest vacation rental booking sites.

  • How to set up an Airbnb
  • How to stage a vacation rental
  • How to write persuasive Airbnb and vacation rental listing descriptions
  • Creating a short-term rental agreement for your vacation rental
  • How to list a vacation rental property: Building the perfect listing

How to make the most of your vacation home

Your home’s peak potential is ready when you
are — here are more ways to make it happen.

How to furnish a vacation rental

Tips, tricks, and design secrets from industry insiders.

Hear from vacation rental industry experts

Our Behind the Booking webinars highlight ways to maximize your vacation rental revenue and simplify your experience.
The Art and Science of DAS Digital Marketing
The DAS Homeowner App

Room-by-room inventory guides

All the essentials guests need, plus the delightful extras they don’t expect.

Advanced tips for vacation rental owners

Here's how to list your vacation property like a pro.
Additional home advice
How to transfer a Vrbo or Airbnb listing to a new homeowner

How to manage a vacation rental remotely

How to run your vacation rental like a business

When and how to sell your vacation rental property

Tips for renting your investment property to family members

Vacation rental bookkeeping tips

How to manage multiple vacation rental properties

8 ways to automate your Airbnb

How to manage your Vrbo and Airbnb calendars
Why vacation rentals?
The pros and cons of timeshares vs. vacation rentals Vacation rental vs. flipping

Should you rent or sell your second home?

How to rent out your house as a vacation rental

How to decide if you should Airbnb your house

So you inherited a vacation rental property.
Now what?

Long-term vs. short-term rentals: Which is right for you?
Safety and security
Party prevention: Airbnb vs. Vrbo vs. DAS

Protecting and securing your vacation home

Vacation rental wireless locks: Are they worth it?

How guest screening helps secure your vacation home

Best security systems for Airbnb or Vrbo vacation homes
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a vacation home?
We’re with you every step of the way. Discover top vacation home markets, what to expect in the buying process, and how to find the right home for you.