When You Desperately Need Rent Money – How To Find Fast Emergency Cash

Few people would disagree that these are truly hard times for a lot of people. That includes those (like me and perhaps you) who are renters instead of house buyers.

But sometimes, bills pile up, and we need rent money…and need it fast. Rent isn’t the only living expense we have, of course, but is there usually any bill we consider more important? After all, if you don’t have a place to live, everything else matters less. You can live, if forced to, without a phone, an Internet connection, cable TV, even electricity (though that’s a tough one). But when you lose the roof over your head, that’s a major big deal, no two ways about it.

If you’ve ever said, “I need rent money…and I need it fast to avoid eviction,” then I’m talking to you here.

In times past, I too have been “up against it,” as they say…down to my last few dollars, with the rent already overdue, and waiting for the “other shoe to fall.” You know….that knock on the door with your landlord standing there…or a phone call from the apartment or property manager.

What do you do…what CAN you do…to raise what maybe I could call “eviction rent”? Well, having been in just such a situation, I’ve learned some ways to raise fast emergency cash…and some ways to definitely avoid at all costs. One way that’s a total dead-end is to go for the quick, easy fix: a payday or car title loan. You risk your car, your paycheck, your peace of mind…and maybe even get forced into bankruptcy. And if you do manage to pay back your, say, $600 loan over the full term you’re given, you’re likely to end up paying more like $1,200.

But fortunately, there are other ways that can help you get money quick…ways I’ve uncovered in my own search for ways to get cash quick. Some of them, most everybody already knows about. But beyond those are scores of other dependable, proven ways to find or raise cash when you need rent money or money for some other emergency. I’ve pulled them together in a brand-new resource that includes ways both well-known and virtually unknown…but all of them, ways that will get you out of your current bind and back to a place where you can breathe again.

Secrets Of The Perfect Luxury Vacation Rental How To Write The Best Home Instruction Book

In the world of luxury vacation rentals, it is customary that each gorgeous home comes equipped with the “Villa Book” or “House Book.” This Book acts as a home instruction manual and is provided to guests on their arrival. One of the first things guests seek out when they arrive at a villa or furnished rental, the Book is an indispensable part of vacation property ownership.

The Book can be the key to having happy guests. The Book saves vacation property owners/agents a lot of time and potential trouble because the guests are able to help themselves to answers and guidance, rather than calling the owner or manager every time they have a question or concern.

Below we list the essential data and those optional enhancements which should be included in the Villa Book. Some owners of Uber-luxurious properties have turned their Villa Books into a high art form, suitable for publishing!

Basic Contact Info should include:

-The Street Address of the home and the home’s telephone number.

-Local Number for Police, Fire, Ambulance and/or Private Security in the neighborhood or building.

-Owner or Manager’s phone number, location, hours of availability, alternate contacts for an emergency.

-Numbers for any emergency service providers “on call” to the home, in emergencies, such as: Plumber, Electrician Handyman, Locksmith, Mechanic.

Check-in and Check-Out instructions, if any: Where should guests’ leave keys, comments, and so on.

Who has Home Access: Notes and names of any gardeners, caretakers or other service providers who may have access to the home or exterior, their usual schedule or scheduled visit during the guests’ stay.

Other essential items for the book are:

Maps, Addresses and Driving Directions to important places such as: Local Hospital Emergency Medical or “Walk-In” Clinics; Bank, ATM and Money Exchange; Airport, Train Station,and Bus Stations; Post Office, FedEx, UPS or other Express Mailing Businesses; Grocery Stores, Butcher, Baker, Liquor Stores, or other Essential Stores; Internet Caf or Business Center; Recommended Restaurants, Cafes, Clubs, or Thoroughfares; Local Places of Worship with phone numbers.

Local Maps and Transportation: Provide guests with multiple copies of bus maps, subway maps, bike paths or other transportation to get around locally.

The Car: If a car is being provided as part of the rental or exchange, do include the instruction manual any any registration or insurance documents in an easily found place. Further, makes notes for the guest on the following:

– How to adjust the seats if not immediately obvious

– Preferences for the appropriate or required type of fuel to put in the car and map of locations of nearby gas stations

– Where the gas tank is and how to open it from inside the car, if there is a special button; where is a safety and tool kit located within the car.

– If a convertible, how to put the top up and down appropriately

– Any special instructions for key fob, key ignition, unlocking the steering wheel, or other potential problems a new driver may have

– Any instructions to carry out in an accident or emergency (i.e. “use the throaway camera found in the trunk to document the accident, call XYZ insurance agent, file a police report, etc.”).

– Always keep a first aid kit, documentation supplies and blanket in the trunk in case of a guest emergency.

Other items for management of the vacation home:

Emergency Instructions and locations: instructions for use of the backup generator, what to do or who to call in an electrical outage, telephone outage, where are circuit breakers, what to do in case of flooding, and so on.

Electrical Notes for the home: If the home uses 220, clearly state this and any special instructions for those who may have brought appliances or equipment of a different current.

Temperature Modification instructions for the home. Such as: Heating Air Conditioning Thermostat; Storage location of free-standing fans or heaters; Location of extra blankets; Heated floor locations and on/off area for floors; If the use of A/C or Heat will incur an extra charge to the renter, clearly state this in the Villa Book. Include approximations or specifications of what various usages will cost and how the financial details will be handled (i.e. deduction from deposit, etc.).

A List of Quirks of the Home. These may include: Issues with running water such as a long time to wait for hot, etc; Non-operational items like windows, lights, inaccessible rooms, etc; Neighbors, their animals, children, or noise issues; Difficult operation of old-style keys, gates, or other potential frustrations.

History of the Home for History Buffs: if you have a historical home or a home with an interesting past or a house that’s come down with an aristocratic and long family tree, why not write about it in the book? Many guests are fascinated by both the provenance of mansions and estates and the cast of characters who might have resided in the home prior to its becoming a vacation rental.

Operation and instructions for various amenities: Where tennis court light controls located? What about Sauna or Steam room operations? Jacuzzi controls; Recommended temperature settings for the wine cooler; Grill or barbeque supply locations/instructions.

Wi-Fi, Cell Phone and Internet Access: make notes on passcodes or if there are “dead zones” in the home for reception, note this for the guest. Give instructions on how to “re-set” the wi-fi system or router, including WEP or other passcodes so a guest can be up and running easily after a failure.

TV, remote control, satellite dish, cable, and DVD player: provide instructions if turning them on if it is not a straightforward matter of pressing the “On” button.

Major Applicances: if the knobs and controls do not have explicitly easy-to-understand symbols or markings or are in another language, clarify in the Villa Book what the symbols/pictures actually mean, so that guests do not end up merely rinsing their clothing when they meant to wash them, or reheating their dinner in the microwave when they meant to fully cook it.

Appliances: If staff or services are not part of the home, include instruction booklets (hopefully with multi-language translations already in them) for major or minor appliances like the dishwasher, juice maker, cappuccino maker, crepe maker, etc.

Location of both essential items and extra for the home, such as: Extra towels, blankets, pillows Extra toilet paper, soap, paper towels, bottled water, sugar, tea, etc. Beach towels, ice chest, picnic basket Location and instructions for of any extra sports or fitness equipment – yoga mats, weights, skis, rafts, kayaks, etc. For fully equipped Home office: Fax number at home, location of extra printer paper, electrical equipment such as USB cords, etc.

Passcodes: If the home features a computer,alarm, or wireless system that requires a passcode, be sure to note it in the Villa Book.

Things to Do: Include a list of favorite local activities, contact info for them, and/or brochures for the venues or providers.

Local Customs or “Must-Knows.” List any local customs, schedule, or neighborhood quirks that may be important for the guest to note. For example, in some areas, “Streets close up and get mighty dangerous after 11:30pm,” whereas somewhere else, “Cafes and restaurants get going and tango dancing starts everywhere at 11:30pm.” Do your guests a favor and alert them of the nuances.

Food: Local Restaurants, Take-Outs, Delivery Food, and Prepared Foods counters in the Grocery Store. Provide a selection of menus for every taste and eventuality, preferably laminated and kept in a bound book for guests’ perusal.

Service Providers: Include a list of local recommended chauffers, drivers, tour guides, fitness instructors, personal assistants, private chefs, personal tutors, caterer, etc. who may benefit the guests during their stay.

Unique Service Providers: Include a list of any highly recommended “alternative” local professionals or advisors a guest may wish to seek out (and include any special feedback, notes or testimonials from previous guests!):

– Psychics, spiritual advisors, tarot card readers, fortune tellers, astrologers

– Alternative health therapies such as: Colonic or hydrotherapists Chakra, reiki, or spiritual healers

– Chiropractors, cranial-sacral, yoga or pilates instructors

– Qualified psychotherapists, psychiatrists, social workers or marriage counselors

– Massage therapists, foot reflexologists

– Cosmetic surgeons, dermatologists, dentists, hair stylists, makeup artists for special events or “in case of asthetic emergencies”

Local Language: provide guests with a “take away” sheet of local language translations/pictographs which they can use while “out and about” especially if it’s a given the locals will not speak your guests’ language. Provide the guest with translations and phonetic instructions for expressing various basic needs, wants, or requests that may come up along the way.

When guests are provided with a book filled with all this helpful information, their stay is enhanced and potential problem calls are minimized for the owner or agent. By giving your guests everything they need in one handy place, great holidays are possible both in and out of your luxury vacation rental.

How To Start And Run A Profitable Bouncy Castle Play Inflatable Rental Business.

Introduction.
Renting out bouncy castles and other play inflatables is a great home business to be in either full time or part time, and the profits can be high, as well as the fun element! You own the business and all the equipment, theres no need to pay any franchising fees or licencing rights. For example, operating just three bouncy castles part-time at weekends, at 55 ($US88) per day per bouncer will bring in 330 ($528) per weekend, or over 1,300 $US2,080) per month. Assuming expenses of around 300 ($US480) per month, this leaves over 1,000 ($US1,600) profit! Not bad for just a few hours work!

Children have birthdays every single day of the year. In the summer and autumn, their parents can hire a bouncy castle for the back garden or yard. In the winter and spring, parents can hire a community hall to hold the party and accommodate the bouncer.

To run a successful bouncy castle rental business, you dont have to give up your full time job, and also you dont need any large capital investment. This article will show newcomers how to start and successfully run a bouncy castle/inflatable hire business from home and avoid the mistakes that others have made in the past.

1: Research.
When thinking about starting a bouncy castle hire business, the first thing to do is to look through all your local newspapers, (classified sections), Yellow Pages, and online. See if there is anyone else in your town advertising a bouncy castle hire business. If you do spot a regular advertiser, dont be put off – theres still room for you. In most towns the demand for bouncy castles far exceeds the supply of them especially in the summer months. You will have a very clear idea of the competition in your area. In a busy area, rival companies will very often pass over enquiries and even bookings to other companies when they are too busy to fulfill the booking themselves. If you are very fortunate, there may be no rivals operating in your area.

2: Equipment needed.
Below is a list of equipment which you will need to start a bouncy castle hire business:
a) Bouncy Castle, rain-cover, electric blower, and anchor stakes.
b) Ground sheet to protect underside of bouncer.
c) Electrical extension cable (25 – 30 meters long).
d) RCD circuit breaker. (safety cut-out device).
e) Safety mat to put at front of the castle.
f) A sat nav or local street map of your town and its surrounding area.
g) Large A4 size desk diary for taking bookings (1 Page to a day).
h) Ledger book for recording takings and expenses etc.
i) Public Liability Insurance cover. We strongly recommend one million pounds as the absolute minimum.
j) Safety instruction sheet and customer disclaimer form.
k) A sack trolley.

From experience, we highly recommend that your first bouncy castle is 12 foot by 12 foot. (3.6m x 3.6m) with a 3 or 4 foot (Approx. 1 metre) safety step at the front. This size is by far the most popular with customers and is easily handled and stored, and when inflated will fit in most back gardens and community halls.

There are many excellent companies selling bouncy castles. Most new bouncy castles come with a one year guarantee, while some manufacturers offer a two year guarantee. Make sure that a minor repair kit is included in the price of your bouncer.

If buying new, make sure that the inflatable has a certificate to say that it has been manufactured to the recognised Standard which as at January 2010 is: BS EN 14960:2006 (UK and Europe).

Be very careful when buying used play inflatables as the stitching on the seams does wear over time, and can cause bed failure. Take an experienced person with you, who will know what to look out for.

3: Where to get customers.
Fortunately, children are born every single day of the year, so there is a virtually endless supply of prospective customers. Most parents prefer to use their own back gardens, or the local community hall to hold the party.

As well as private childrens parties, there are several other places where you can hire out your bouncer e.g. playgroups, nurseries, pubs, hotels, after-school clubs, shopping malls, school fetes, car boot fairs, shows and galas, charity events, football clubs, barbeques, beach parties, christening parties, wedding receptions, tennis clubs, cub and scout groups, brownie and guide groups, business promotions, open days etc.

4: How to get bookings.
In order to get your first hires, I recommend that you do the following: Firstly, tell everyone that you know who have young children, that you have a bouncy castle for hire. Offer to let them rent it at a discount, if they are prepared to tell all their friends and relatives.
Secondly, you need to place an advert in your local newspaper, and in your local yellow pages directory. This advertising will attract enquiries, and providing your telephone manner is polite and helpful you will get bookings virtually automatically.

You should also consider registering for free with Google Maps, so that your potential customers can easily find you when they type out the name of your town and bouncy castle hire in the Google search engine. (It is a very good idea to have a website, but it is not essential to have one, in order to have your company listed in Google Maps for free.

Initial enquiries will take several forms, most callers want to initially know the cost of hiring a bouncy castle, what sizes are available? how many children can use it at the same time? Up to what age group can use it? When a customer calls, the first question you should always ask is what date is the party on? Secondly, ask what age the children will be? Armed with this information, you can suggest a size of bouncy castle, 90% of the time it will be a 12ft x 12ft bouncer. If the children are very young i.e. aged 1 4, it may be better to suggest a smaller bouncer, or even a bouncy ballpond (a small semi-enclosed bouncy castle filled with multi-coloured plastic balls).

Also, tell the customer that you can deliver the castle, set it all up, and collect it at the end of the party. Tell the customer, that you will ring them a couple of days before to confirm the delivery time etc. This approach helps to develop trust with the customer, which should bring them back next time.
Always tell the customer that there is a rain-cover included in the price.

5: Promotional Items and referrals.
It is very important to take advantage of your first bouncy castle bookings. For example a parent has just rented your bouncy castle for their sons birthday party. Youve just taken fifty five pounds or so. But it doesnt end there. At this party, there will be parents of other children, and these children will have birthday parties as well, so you need to promote your company as much as possible. The best way of doing this is to hand out A5 size leaflets. It is also a good idea to get some business cards printed, and given out.
Always remember, customer satisfaction is the number one priority. You really want their party to be a success, and their children to have a really enjoyable time. That way, the parents are more likely to recommend you to their friends, and hire from you again and again.

6: Safety
Obviously with children, safety is absolutely paramount. We strongly recommend that you give your customers a safety instruction sheet. We have produced some templates for you. You can find a copy of this on the BIHA homepage or visit: www.biha.org.uk/safecartoons1 Also, you should familiarize yourself with the legal requirements and codes of practice which apply to the operation of bouncy castles. ( See: www.biha.org.uk ).

7: Basic Book-keeping.
It is very important to keep track of all the money you receive. Also, of course, your expenses regarding advertising, printing, fuel, telephone calls, etc.

8: Expanding your business.
After you have your first few hires under your belt, you will probably start to think of other types of inflatables that you can invest in such as inflatable slides and bouncy ballponds. Don’t forget that the corporate market can be very lucrative (E.g. local councils and big companies in your town).

Good luck, and every success!

Bounce House Rental – Top 5 Reasons To Buy Instead

When it comes to bounce houses and parties, most people immediately think of bounce house rental. However, it typically makes much more sense to buy a bounce house than do bounce house rental. Here are five reasons why you should buy a bounce house and avoid bounce house rental:

1. Bounce house rental is a hassle. You have to call all of the bounce house rental places near you, ask for quotes, compare them to find out which one is best and then schedule everything. On the day of the party, you have to pick up the bounce house or pay a delivery fee. Then you have to set it up and take it back down and return it.

2. Bounce house rental is expensive. It typically costs around $200 to rent a bounce house for half a day. For $200 you can buy one of the best bounce houses on the market.

3. Bounce house rental means you only get to use it once. When you are done with your bounce house rental, you have to return it to the rental company. If you want to use a bounce house again later, you have to rent one again.

4. Kids dont get bored of bounce houses. Think of the last time you bought your kids something and they were tired of it only a few days later. Kids dont get bored of bouncing on a bounce house. They bounce for hours each time they are able to do so.

5. Bounce houses are a great way for kids to get exercise. As point #4 explains, kids love to bounce on bounce houses for hours, which means they get great exercise. Just think of how much better bouncing on a bounce house is for your childs health than sitting in front of the TV, game console or computer.

For another five reasons why you should avoid bounce house rental and buy a bounce house instead, seeBounce House Rental – Ten Reasons to Buy Instead.

Tips On Tenant Improvement Allowances

Tenant improvement allowances, funds provided by the landlord to improve office space, are becoming increasingly prevalent during landlord-tenant negotiations, and all companies should consider their role in creating an ideal office space. However, companies seeking to lease at least 5,000 square feet of Class A & B office space with a lease term of at least five years can exercise much greater leverage on the landlord and will typically find it easier to achieve many of the suggestions below. If in doubt, you should consult with a real estate broker to determine the feasibility of any specific item.

1. In todays economic environment, many landlords are providing and funding 100 percent of the building standard installations required by tenants.

2. Tenants should try to negotiate above-standard items, such as millwork, extra HVAC, large glass walls, plush carpeting or special lighting, to get them included in the tenant improvement allowance provided by the landlord.

3. When landlords refuse to fund all or a portion of above-standard items, tenants can try to amortize their cost into the rent over the term of the lease instead of paying out of pocket.

4. Funding above-standard work can also be achieved via negotiating tactics, for example, offering to decrease the quantity of free rent and increase the tenant improvement allowance instead.

5. We recommend tenants hire an architect to represent their interests and suggest a layout and design of the space to ensure tenant improvement allowances are put to the best possible use.

6. Tenants can avoid the need for a large tenant improvement allowance by touring many suites and finding one with a suitable existing configuration. However, we advise tenants to avoid compromising the amount of their tenant improvement allowance just to decrease the rental rate.

7. Landlords are providing generous tenant improvement allowances for new tenants, and tenants can use this as leverage even if they are only renewing, especially if they have occupied the space for the past five-to-ten years.

8. If landlords offer a specific dollar amount for a tenant improvement allowance, we advise tenants to negotiate an open-bid format, based on an expert review by their own architect, project manager or construction firm.

9. Many companies are using tenant improvement allowances to create more light in the workplace by adding glass in offices and conference rooms. From narrow, vertical side-windows to full walls of glass, natural light illuminates interior areas and provides sight-lines for workers to improve communications and productivity.

10. We always recommend tenants hire an architect to brainstorm about the best uses for tenant improvement allowances. Many companies are decreasing hard-walled offices in favor of flexible workstations and huddle rooms, small two-to-four person conference areas, to accommodate departments changing needs.

Manage Your Property With Free Rental Application Forms And Templates

Self-managing rental properties can be extremely lucrative. You do not have to deal with or pay a middleman. You choose your tenants, and they pay their rent money directly to you. However, you must take care of the administrative work yourself if you choose to self manage. In order to do this, you will need a variety of forms to manage your rental properties successfully.

Out of all the forms you use for your rental property, you will probably use the rental application the most. Consider using free rental application forms and templates with your renters. They save you time and money and look professional to your prospective tenants.

When you use free rental application forms and templates from My property management app, you save both time and money. You do not have to spend any of your precious time creating a rental application from scratch. Also, you do not have to waste time searching other places on the Internet for the forms you need.

Free rental application forms and templates are readily available to you with just the click of a mouse. Also, free means completely free; there is no charge to sign up for MyPropertyManager and no charge to use the application forms and templates.

Our free rental application forms and templates at my property management website, will look professional to your prospective tenants. Our forms are well formatted and include everything that should be included on a rental application. If you choose to create your own rental application, you run the risk of leaving something out. And, there is always the possibility of making a mistake on the formatting. Our free rental application forms and templates will inspire confidence in your renters. When they see how much care you took in making the rental application, they will know you take care of your rental property.

You need a rental application if you plan to self-manage your rental properties. Sign up for our free service to get free rental application forms and templates that you can start using today!

National Rental Affordability Scheme Your Partner That Will Not Let You Down

If you want to invest with rental properties and you want a guaranteed income why not invest in national rental affordability scheme. National rental affordability scheme will gladly help you get an NRAS accredited property so you can start your business right away. Victoria as one of the most populous cities in Australia where the economy is as its best no doubt Victoria will be a great venue for your rental dwellings. National rental affordability scheme is a trusted company that has many accredited NRAS properties that you can choose from. If you partnered with this company, you will definitely get a positive cash flow out of the NRAS property you acquired from them.

Being involve in a business that is backed up by the government will absolutely give you at peace that your hard-earned money is safe and you will have the best investment rental properties that will put you into the road to financial stability. National rental affordability scheme is just one of those best partners and if you want to have another NRAS property that is outside Victoria then there is also you can trust and that is the NRAS property Western Australia and NRAS for sale.

NRAS is initiated by the federal government to stimulate affordable rental dwellings all over Australia and to encourage large scale investors and non for profit to participate in the scheme by lowering their rental rate to below 20% below market rate and also federal government will be giving a tax free incentive to every investor who participated in the scheme. Since single investors are not allowed to participate in the scheme, what you can do if you want to acquire an NRAS property is to be partnered with an accredited company like the national rental affordability scheme, NRAS property Western Australia and NRAS for sale.

National rental affordability scheme has a great array of accredited NRAS property so venturing in NRAS is not at all difficult when you have a partnered like them. Aside from giving a stress free in acquiring an NRAS property they will also ensure that your NRAS property is looked after and well taken cared of. If you want to have a positive cash flow property for good then NRAS property is for you and just make sure that you only partnered with a national rental affordability scheme, NRAS property Western Australia and NRAS for sale.

What Types of Amenities Should a Luxury Vacation Rental Include

People who love to travel often have standards for the accommodations they select.Travelers want impeccably clean housing with finely appointed furniture, kitchen facilities, and perhaps an outdoor place for relaxation, such as a deck or patio. Many travel in order to escape their daily routine. For this reason, a luxury vacation rental should include some pampering of guests as well. The luxury traveler responds positively to on-site concierge services, delivery of extra towels or linens, or even a nice gift basket or bottle of wine in their room upon arrival. Some vacation rentals make it easy for guests to schedule a massage therapy session with a local masseuse. All of these extras make for a stress free travel experience.

In my opinion, the luxury vacation rental should be attentive to guests needs in a way that other accommodations are not. Following is my checklist for luxury vacation rentals. If youre paying a premium for a place to stay while traveling, the expectation is higher.

Review the list and see if you agree with my specifications. Though a luxury vacation rental may not include all of the items on this checklist, it should include most.

– Luxury bedding and linens
– On-site pool or pond for outdoor relaxation
– Privacy that cannot be found in condos, duplexes, or even cabins sited close to each other without a natural landscape buffer.
– It is not necessary to book a vacation cabin miles from civilization to get privacy. There are many luxury vacation rentals close to the shops and restaurants of small towns and cities such as Asheville, NC.
– A private hot tub in each cabin or vacation rental
– Fireplaces for the winter months, preferably wood-burning fireplaces
– Wi-fi Internet at no added cost
– Flat screen televisions
– Washer/Dryer in the vacation rental or cabin
– Fully appointed kitchen with updated appliances
– DVDs available at no cost for the use of guests
– Work-out room or gym
– Attractive interior design and windows that offer an expansive view of the outdoors
– Games on premises ( ping pong, horseshoes, basketball, foosball, etc.)
– On-site concierge services
– On-site office and maintenance staff that is trained to provide the best possible service and respond to guests needs in a timely fashion

Travel to an unfamiliar location can sometimes be stressful. Staying in a luxury vacation rental where excellent accommodations and service are provided puts guests at ease and allows them to let go and truly enjoy their time away.

Many vacation homes, condos, cabin rentals and other types of accommodations claim to be luxury vacation rentals and are really mundane accommodations with very little, if any, service. Most often, these accommodations may have some of the amenities listed above. However, a staff that is lackadaisical, or unresponsive to guests needs can spoil a good vacation. So can dated facilities or worn furniture, appliances or fixtures, bugs or lack of attention to detailed cleaning.

Adding amenities is simply not enough distinguish a resort, cabin or vacation home as a luxury vacation rental. The amenities must be high quality and consistent. Perhaps even more important is the fact that many luxury vacation rentals cannot deliver on the promise of superior service. Nothing ruins a good vacation more than experiencing a maintenance problem and being unable to get it fixed.

If you do enjoy a truly luxurious vacation somewhere, you should respond positively to the experience in person, in writing, or even online. If you and your loved ones have a bad experience while staying at a vacation rental, the same holds true. This type of critique might encourage owners or stakeholders in vacation rentals to improve upon their facilities or staff. These days the consumer demands more than ever, especially if he or she is paying a luxury price.

Do not be silent if you are dissatisfied with your luxury accommodations. Let management or the proprietor know. If you feel they have not addressed your concerns, then make your opinion known online at sites like TripAdvisor.com. or the Google Places pages.

Before booking a luxury vacation rental, it makes sense to conduct research on customer opinions about the rental online. Look at Google Places pages or TripAdvisor.com to see guest comments about their stay. For those who use Facebook or Twitter, these are also good sources of information.

Look for places with a history of being in business, but recent comments are more helpful that old comments that may not reflect the property’s current condition. If the comments are negative, does the owner or management respond to these concerns publicly? If the answer is yes, you may have a winner. If the answer is no, then the luxury vacation rental you are considering might not be right for you. If a vacation rental has no reviews, look out! It may be one of the many rentals dumped on the market by distressed owners in the current depressed housing market. In most cases these owners have neither the resources or the experience to meet the standards for a luxury vacation rental.

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How To Run A Profitable Tampa House Rental Business

The roller coaster ride of the stock market paved the way for investors to start thinking up other forms of business to invest into. Believe it or not, most people went into real estate investing even when the market fell down.

Tampa rental property investment is one of those that managed to “survive” the economic crisis. It is because having a place to stay is a basic necessity. People will always want a place they can settle down into. And property owners are all too aware of that.

Property management in Tampa would advice you of the important things to set up before you rent your property. These things can help minimize the headaches and problems. When followed, the Tampa house rental business would run along smoothly and profitably.

First factor to consider is to have an effective record keeping method. This would serve as the list of all important aspects of the Tampa home rental; expenses incurred, repair and maintenance, tenant information and other property records worth keeping track of.

Records can be made from spread sheets or even written in paper, organized with every detail of the property and updated with minor or major changes that are made. A Tampa property management company can provide a software intended for this purpose. Using the software, tasks are done effectively and half the time it will normally take for manual recording.

Repair and collections policy is the second factor owners should have. Basically, this is a list of details about the rental property before and after it is rented. The main purpose for this is to safeguard the property. Owners would have proof as to how the rental property is presented before it was rented. And to expect how the property will be after a tenant moves out.

Tenants should read and agree with the policy. It is safe to assume that there would be problematic tenants that can do damage to the property. With the policy in hand, there would be actions involved if the property is not taken cared of and maintained.

A late payment term is the last factor to consider. Late payments should be anticipated. Even the best tenants are likely to experience some financial problems once in awhile. During these times, owners should neither be too lenient or too strict with implementing rules for late payments.

It is best to make an agreement that will specify a certain “grace period” for the payments to be made. Or the number of times late payments will be allowed. Note down the appropriate action that will be taken when payments are always overdue. It is also best to have a lawyer present to see through this agreement. This would help avoid legal problems later on.

Existing landlord and property owners in Tampa are all too aware that rental properties are not an easy business to get into. But it is one of the most profitable. Once owners get past knowing what should be done, then it will be profits and more profits for them from that time on.

Choosing Car Rental Services

Nearly every adult who drives on a regular basis will likely be in need of car rental services at some point in their life. Whether you are going for business or pleasure or need a group of wheels to get you where you are going while your own vehicle is being repaired, rental car services can easily come in handy.

There are many options with regards to picking out a car rental service and it starts with choosing from a national chain and a local company or car dealer. There are many benefits of going with a major car rental company including many office locations, excellent support services, customer loyalty programs and overall convenience. One area where local companies often beat the big guys, however, is in their ability to provide better rates on long-term rentals.

You will find that weekend rates are typically less expensive than weekdays and also the savings can be up to 50 percent or more. Another guideline is the earlier you book your reservation, the better the speed.

Rental car services will frequently provide you with a free upgrade for a larger vehicle. This is not a good deal if you can’t really make use of the space and also you only booked small car to obtain a more affordable rate. You will end up spending more income on fuel than your free upgrade was worth, otherwise.

Your particular needs will dictate the kind of car that you rent and many rental car services today offer a full-range of vehicles from compact cars to sport coupes to sedans. You can even rent larger vehicles like SUVs and moving vans

Car rental services provides you with two options with regards to fueling the automobile. The greater choice as far as prices are concerned is for you to definitely agree to return the automobile having a full tank of gas. This means you need to refuel the car right before you return it and that might not be possible if you are on a very tight schedule. The 2nd choice is to pay ahead of time for a full tank of gas. This will permit you to return the car less than full and save you the hassle of that eleventh hour visit to the service station. The downside is you will pay for that convenience in a higher per gallon fuel rate and when you don’t use all the gas, you lose out on getting the full value of your purchase.

Insurance coverage is something that you will need to take into account when dealing with rental car services. A collision damage waiver, or CDW, covers you to have an accident while a loss damage waiver, or LDW, protects the rental company against loss. Before accepting either one, ensure that the coverage is not already as part of your personal insurance policy. Sometimes, this type of insurance is going to be covered by the credit card that you use to pay for the service.

Make sure you do your homework before you make your final decision as well as your rental car experience will be both successful and enjoyable.