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Managing Short-Term Rentals

Marketing Trends and Management Advice for Short-Term Rentals

  • By Elizabeth Weedon | Updated 10/4/2019

    Trends in Vacation Rental Amenities: What Do Vacationers Want?

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  • The short-term vacation lease or rental agreement: what to include, how and when to send it to your guests, and what to do if it's violated.

    By Elizabeth Weedon | Updated 7/21/2021

    Does your vacation rental lease provide you adequate protection?

    The short-term vacation lease or rental agreement: what to include, how and when to send it to your guests, and what to do if it's violated.

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  • By Elizabeth Weedon | Updated 12/29/2023

    Build the Ideal Vacation Rental Listing Part 2 - Guest Reviews: Post 'em or weep!

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  • By Elizabeth Weedon | Updated 2/28/2012

    Considering Pets in Vacation Rentals: Please, please, PLEASE, can Fido come, too?!

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  • Discover best-practice vacation rental payment schedules for Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket, including deposits, final payments, and Massachusetts rules.

    By Samantha Williams | Updated 1/19/2026

    Massachusetts Vacation Rental Payment Schedules: How Much to Collect and When

    Learn how vacation rental owners on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket structure payment schedules, deposits, and balances for direct bookings—plus what Massachusetts law requires.

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  • By Elizabeth Weedon | Updated 2/27/2023

    Build the Ideal Vacation Rental Listing Part 1 - Visual Appeal

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  • Learn how to price your vacation rental to increase bookings and profit. Get expert tips on tiered pricing, seasonal rates, and search filters.

    By Joan Talmadge | Updated 9/26/2025

    Pricing Your Vacation Rental for Maximum Bookings and Profit

    Learn how to price your vacation rental strategically by analyzing past bookings, comparing local rates, and using tiered pricing to maximize demand and profitability.

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  • By Joan Talmadge | Updated 12/29/2011

    Four easy ways to promote your home for the Holidays

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  • Discover cost-effective interior and exterior improvements—from smart tech to fresh paint—that increase bookings and value for your vacation rental.

    By Joan Talmadge | Updated 10/2/2025

    Fall Projects for Your Vacation Rental Home

    Make the most of the off-season with home upgrades that attract guests and increase your vacation rental income year-round.

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  • By Joan Talmadge | Updated 8/29/2022

    Vacation Home Double Booking - A Rental Nightmare

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