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How to Protect Your Short-term Rental Investment
A Vacation Rental Owners Guide to Tax Season
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June 13, 2025
A Vacation Rental Owners Guide to Tax Season
    June 13, 2025
    A Vacation Rental Owners Guide to Tax Season

    Paying taxes for your vacation rental business can be tricky. Use our guide to learn how to file and what deductions you may be eligible for.
      Tips to Beat Rising Energy Costs at Your Property
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      June 09, 2025
      Tips to Beat Rising Energy Costs at Your Property
        June 09, 2025
        Tips to Beat Rising Energy Costs at Your Property

        As a vacation rental owner soaring energy costs can severely limit your revenue. Here’s why energy costs are rising and what you can do.
          When You Might Need Builders Risk for Your Vacation Rental Investment
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          June 05, 2025
          When You Might Need Builders Risk for Your Vacation Rental Investment
            June 05, 2025
            When You Might Need Builders Risk for Your Vacation Rental Investment

            Builders risk insurance coverage can come in handy when your short-term rental property is under construction.
              How Inflation is Impacting Your Vacation Rental Business
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              May 26, 2025
              How Inflation is Impacting Your Vacation Rental Business
                May 26, 2025
                How Inflation is Impacting Your Vacation Rental Business

                Inflation touches every industry and that includes vacation rentals. Use these tips to help manage inflation at your short-term rental.
                  Reviewing Your Vacation Rental Insurance Annually
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                  May 20, 2025
                  Reviewing Your Vacation Rental Insurance Annually
                    May 20, 2025
                    Reviewing Your Vacation Rental Insurance Annually

                    Have you taken a second to assess your insurance policy? Here’s what to know about reviewing your vacation rental policy annually.
                      Communicating Your Vacation Rental Property With HOAs
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                      May 16, 2025
                      Communicating Your Vacation Rental Property With HOAs
                        May 16, 2025
                        Communicating Your Vacation Rental Property With HOAs

                        Renting your property can be lucrative, but it might create complications if you have a HOA. Here’s how to work with, not against your HOA.
                          What to Know About Insuring a Fixer-Upper Vacation Rental
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                          May 14, 2025
                          What to Know About Insuring a Fixer-Upper Vacation Rental
                            May 14, 2025
                            What to Know About Insuring a Fixer-Upper Vacation Rental

                            Looking to turn a fixer-upper into a hit vacation rental? Learn the pitfalls of a remodel, and why vacation rental insurance is a must.
                              Need to File a Vacation Rental Claim? Here’s How!
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                              May 12, 2025
                              Need to File a Vacation Rental Claim? Here’s How!
                                May 12, 2025
                                Need to File a Vacation Rental Claim? Here’s How!

                                Filing a claim for your vacation rental property can be a confusing, stressful task. We guide your through the steps to file a claim.
                                  Should You Allow Fireworks At Your Rental Property?
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                                  May 08, 2025
                                  Should You Allow Fireworks At Your Rental Property?
                                    May 08, 2025
                                    Should You Allow Fireworks At Your Rental Property?

                                    Fireworks can create an eventful memory for your guests, but there are risks. Use these tips to weigh the risks of allowing them at your inn.
                                      Don’t Let Mold Dampen Your Vacation Rental Business
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                                      May 02, 2025
                                      Don’t Let Mold Dampen Your Vacation Rental Business
                                        May 02, 2025
                                        Don’t Let Mold Dampen Your Vacation Rental Business

                                        Mold is extremely common and very hard to remove. Prevent mold from stepping into your vacation rental property.
                                          Prepare Your Rental Property from Flooding With These Tips
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                                          April 30, 2025
                                          Prepare Your Rental Property from Flooding With These Tips
                                            April 30, 2025
                                            Prepare Your Rental Property from Flooding With These Tips

                                            Flooding can happen to nearly anyone’s vacation rental property. Use these tips to detect warning signs and prepare in the event of a flood.
                                              How Premises Losses Can Result in Severe Costs for Your Rental Business
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                                              April 28, 2025
                                              How Premises Losses Can Result in Severe Costs for Your Rental Business
                                                April 28, 2025
                                                How Premises Losses Can Result in Severe Costs for Your Rental Business

                                                Landlord liability is a detriment to your business. Here are common types and how landlord insurance can mitigate damages from premise losses.
                                                  Spring Maintenance Tips for Vacation Rentals
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                                                  April 22, 2025
                                                  Spring Maintenance Tips for Vacation Rentals
                                                    April 22, 2025
                                                    Spring Maintenance Tips for Vacation Rentals

                                                    Spring is in the air. Implement these safety tips to avoid costly repairs in the spring for your vacation rental property.
                                                      Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite . . . Your Guests!
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                                                      April 14, 2025
                                                      Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite . . . Your Guests!
                                                        April 14, 2025
                                                        Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite . . . Your Guests!

                                                        Bed bugs can be a nuisance to your vacation rental. Use these tips to help avoid them, and to learn what to do if your property is infested.
                                                          What to Know About Insuring a Second Home
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                                                          April 10, 2025
                                                          What to Know About Insuring a Second Home
                                                            April 10, 2025
                                                            What to Know About Insuring a Second Home

                                                            A second home (or vacation home) requires a different type of policy than your primary home. Learn how to adequately protect a second home.