First I want to teach you how to avoid vacation rental scams. They are out there people looking to take your money and run! Please be care full and follow these tips. PPBO.com has some great tips to avoid scams.
Do not just rely on email talk to them in person it's more personal.
Make sure to ask "What information can you provide me that will prove this is your rental property?" If they can't give information or prove they own it chose someplace else.
Make sure to ask the owner for several past renter references that you may contact. Sanibel Blue Lagoon has only been a Vacation Rental for 5 months since this webpage was written, yet the owner's can provide you with 14 renter references already. A scammer might provide a couple references that could be more of their own email addresses.
Do a Google or yahoo search for the owners name and property name too.
Ask for a copy of a bill for the property such as the phone, cable, insurance, electric, lawn, or pool bill that will lists the owner at the rental property address. Also ask for a local website that lists tax records so you can see the property is deeded to them.
DON'T make payments using anonymous wire transfers. There's always time to overnight a check. This way you can always put a hold on it if there is a problem.
The Vacation Rental Community also has some good tips.
One of the best ways to find a Vacation Rental is to go through a company that leases them out. The owner of the rental takes their information to the realtor and they say her is what I want her is what I have rent it out. These places will also then have professional cleaning services come in and clean the place after each tenant so you know the place is in tip top shape! Here are some great places to find rentals!
Paradise Properties by Owner (PPBO) has some amazing properties listed starting at $75 a night. They have condos and homes to rent they have pictures and full on descriptions of each property. They also have ways to contact the owners and more.
Always on Vacation is another good place to find rentals you can search for the city or county you are looking for. Here you can search for exactly what you want if you want the view or a big porch this is the place to find it. Their properties are slightly more expensive but they have the higher end properties so it is to be expected.
Great Rentals is also another great place to find rentals again you can search for something specific and they have many rentals to find your criteria. You can search by bedrooms or how many people the rental sleeps. Search by property type amenities Activities and more.
I hope you find you perfect vacation rental just remember to book early as most of the really good rentals are gone 3 or 4 months in advance.
Published by Danielle L
I started writing in high school while taking writing courses and have been doing it ever since. I am a proud Navy wife and I am very proud of my husband for serving this country. View profile
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