Do any second home owners who rent out their units have any advice for me concerning advertising? I own 2 beachfront condos in Destin and advertised on VRBO for years.

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Mike Frazier, Northwest Tennessee Realtor (Carousel Realty of Dyer County)

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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, ePRO

Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA

Serving Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Seniors

VRBO,Vacation, TripAdvisor, Rentals.com, AIRB&B, HomeAway and HomeToGo

Jun 23, 2017 03:07 PM

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Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA
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Charlotte, NC
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Joe Pryor

The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK

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I do this in Florida and have no issue with VRBO especially since they hooked up with Expedia. I tried Airbnb and got nothing.

Jun 23, 2017 02:52 PM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC
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San Jose, CA
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Charlotte, NC

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Richie Alan Naggar

people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA

agent & author

Zillow is worth investigating and local ads pay-off for those investigating. Blogging so that your rental comes up on a Google search makes sense as does having a web site for your rental with customer service data, go to and what to do and not do etc....

Jun 23, 2017 03:52 PM

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Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA

Associate Broker

You have lots of great responses here...

Jun 24, 2017 07:01 AM

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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI

HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA

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You might want to just develop your client list and court past renters for repeat activity.

Jun 24, 2017 05:33 AM

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Mike Frazier

Dyersburg, TN

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Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Blog about your decisions.

Jun 23, 2017 03:01 PM

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Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

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Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

No,

I don't have any suggestion for you. Good luck. A

Jun 23, 2017 02:07 PM

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Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

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Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

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Talk to some property manager for advice.

Jun 26, 2017 09:04 PM

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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate

Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL

Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Airbnb

I've heard others complain about VRBO after Expedia bought it.

Jun 24, 2017 02:46 PM

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers

Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ

Coldwell Banker Realty

parked and reading...

Jun 24, 2017 10:04 AM

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John DL Arendsen

CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments - Leucadia, CA

Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer

Hi Mike Frazier we own several beach community properties that we either VRBO or Air B&B. However, yesterday while walking to my office I stopped to speak with one of my neighbors who also owns a small studio garage apt. She said she advertised on Zillow and had it rented within days and it didn't cost her anything.

I'm also looking into corporate rentals for properties located within jurisdicitions who have restrictions on STRP's. Corporations I've found are willing to pay top dollar for long term leases on properties that meet their criteria.

Hope this helps. Good luck in your endeavors.

Jun 24, 2017 09:32 AM

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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA

https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA

Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Air BNB, creat a site for "____ area vacation rentals" and blog on that. Craigslist.

Jun 24, 2017 08:20 AM

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Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I'm of no help here....but I'll be reading other comments...

Jun 24, 2017 07:41 AM

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Harry F. D'Elia III

WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ

Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

best to you

Jun 24, 2017 07:19 AM

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Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

No suggestions at this time! Good luck in your search!

Jun 24, 2017 07:06 AM

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Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Corporate relocation managers in those areas. Our hospital has many nurses who are brought in for 3 -6 months at a time. Might try that.

Jun 24, 2017 06:42 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Sorry, not a second home owner but sure you'll get some great responses here to your question.

Jun 24, 2017 06:01 AM

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Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

Other than traditional advertising, and using the MLS, I can't help you.

Jun 24, 2017 05:37 AM

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Gita Bantwal

RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA

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I do not know.

Jun 24, 2017 04:05 AM

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Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA

Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Mike Frazier - maybe, AirB&B?

Jun 23, 2017 11:03 PM

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Inna Ivchenko

Barcode Properties - Encino, CA

Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC • Short Sale • Probate

AirBnb? I think, they are the biggest with short rentals. In my area, it is also westiderentals.

Jun 23, 2017 10:47 PM

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FN LN

Toronto, ON

Make sure your advertising meets all relevant laws and regulations applicable to your jurisdiction.

Jun 23, 2017 09:57 PM

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

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I just use Craigs list, but I believe that John DL Arendsen may have used VRBO.

Jun 23, 2017 09:17 PM

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William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I think there are many istes that could work for you...Watchout for fees.

Jun 23, 2017 07:02 PM

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Scott Godzyk

Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH

One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I know people who tried air bnb and are making out well and others who got nothing. It could be a trial and error with new sites

Jun 23, 2017 05:43 PM

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I know an investor that using AirBnb and has multiple unit is in Destin and it works well for him he says.
I have also seen some of his tenants and would not want to rent to those large groups. The wear and tear would be a killer.

Jun 23, 2017 04:29 PM

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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

Probate Real Estate Services

Parked and Reading.

Jun 23, 2017 04:23 PM

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Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

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Have you tried AirBnB yet, Mike Frazier?

Jun 23, 2017 04:23 PM

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VRBO,Vacation, TripAdvisor, Rentals.com, AIRB&B, HomeAway and HomeToGo
I do this in Florida and have no issue with VRBO especially since they hooked up with Expedia. I tried Airbnb and got nothing.
Zillow is worth investigating and local ads pay-off for those investigating. Blogging so that your rental comes up on a Google search makes sense as does having a web site for your rental with customer service data, go to and what to do and not do etc....
You might want to just develop your client list and court past renters for repeat activity.
Airbnb

I've heard others complain about VRBO after Expedia bought it.
Hi Mike Frazier we own several beach community properties that we either VRBO or Air B&B. However, yesterday while walking to my office I stopped to speak with one of my neighbors who also owns a small studio garage apt. She said she advertised on Zillow and had it rented within days and it didn't cost her anything.

I'm also looking into corporate rentals for properties located within jurisdicitions who have restrictions on STRP's. Corporations I've found are willing to pay top dollar for long term leases on properties that meet their criteria.

Hope this helps. Good luck in your endeavors.
Air BNB, creat a site for "____ area vacation rentals" and blog on that. Craigslist.
I'm of no help here....but I'll be reading other comments...
Corporate relocation managers in those areas. Our hospital has many nurses who are brought in for 3 -6 months at a time. Might try that.
Sorry, not a second home owner but sure you'll get some great responses here to your question.
Other than traditional advertising, and using the MLS, I can't help you.
AirBnb? I think, they are the biggest with short rentals. In my area, it is also westiderentals.
Make sure your advertising meets all relevant laws and regulations applicable to your jurisdiction.
I just use Craigs list, but I believe that John DL Arendsen may have used VRBO.
I think there are many istes that could work for you...Watchout for fees.
I know people who tried air bnb and are making out well and others who got nothing. It could be a trial and error with new sites
I know an investor that using AirBnb and has multiple unit is in Destin and it works well for him he says.
I have also seen some of his tenants and would not want to rent to those large groups. The wear and tear would be a killer.