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Orlando is a popular tourist destination, which is why buying a second home to use as a vacation rental can be a lucrative investment. Many people advertise their homes in websites like FlipKey, HomeAway and VRBO. That makes it important for you to create a compelling description so your short-term rental property stands out from the competition. 

Here are a few top tips to follow so you have the best chance of renting your home consistently. 

Put your guest first 

When you sit down to write the description, put yourself in your guest’s shoes. What would they want to know most about your property?  Your goal is to provide key information about your home and give the reader a sense of what it’s like to live there. Focus on the features that would…

If you plan to list your Orlando vacation home on a rental website like FlipKey or HomeAway, there are several things to do to ensure that your listing stands out from your competition, such as having good photos and a good description. But it's also important that you have a process in place to collect guest reviews.

Why Guest Reviews Matter

Here are a few reasons why it matters for you to acquire guest reviews for your Orlando vacation rental. 

#1 - Plain and simple, guest reviews help you rent out your property. Studies have shown that 81% of travelers find user reviews important on travel booking sites.* Prospective guests read reviews to see how much other visitors have liked a particular property, and whether there were any problems with…

Buying a vacation home near Disney gives owners an opportunity to generate rental income, since millions of vacationers from all over the world flock to this area each year. Savvy travelers are no longer satisfied with hotel stays. They prefer the comfort and convenience that comes from staying in a private home. That also means competition among rental properties can be fierce. According to TripAdvisor, recent surveys show over 80% of travelers would prefer to book online. Here are a few ways to make your listing stand out on a vacation rental website. 

1. Display plenty of great photos – Vacation rental home website FlipKey says on average, listings with over 20 photos receive more interest and bookings than listings with fewer photos. But don’t…

Many people purchase vacation homes in Orlando for investment purposes. This is particularly the case with homes that are located near the theme parks. There is a big demand from holiday travelers for affordable accommodations. Renting your home to vacationers is a popular way to supplement your income.   

You can hire a property manager or vacation rental agency to find rental guests for your home. Or you can save the extra cost and do it yourself.  There are a number of vacation rental websites that will allow you to rent your home directly to guests. This will help save the expense of hiring someone else to do the job for you.  Some of the most popular vacation rental websites include Airbnb, HomeAway, VRBO and FlipKey. 

If your primary residence…