Property Management

Let’s start with what is a fee or commission? A commission is two things: 1. It buys the homeowner time. Time to spend with their family, traveling, dining out, hobbies, other businesses, or anything else that the homeowner would rather do than working at their investment property. 2. It pays the management company for those services that allow for #1. According to the blog “A Breakdown of Short-Term Rental Management Fees” from the writers at Hostfully, they write: “According to Denise ...

Vacation rentals are a wonderful investment because the money earned during peak weeks can more than pay for the mortgage and property taxes for the whole year. It is one of the best passive incomes you could have, but it does come with some additional costs. Most rentals come complete with things like dishes, sheets, linens and other comforts of home. Renters may accidentally damage or completely break these items, necessitating a replacement. Here is a list of what to look for during off-peak ...

Every year, as I prepare for the upcoming season, I put together a basket of supplies that I keep under the sink in the bathroom in the cottage.  I’m not sure why I do it.  Maybe it is become I am exciting about hosting guests again and want to go above and beyond.  Maybe I get excited about those cute travel sized items I see at the store.  Or maybe I just want another excuse to shop.  Whatever it is, I have had more than one guest comment on how the “emergency kit” items saved them ...