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Why it's Smart to Buy a Home in a Gated Community

Posted by Team Donovan on November 27th, 2019

Buying a home in a gated community can give you the amenities, comfort, and security you and your rental guests are looking for in a vacation home. Choosing from the gated communities near Disney World can be a great way to maximize your investment while meeting your lifestyle needs.

Disney's popularity with out of town visitors means you will have an easier time attracting short-term rental guests if that's one of the reasons why you're buying a vacation home. A gated community in a prime location can offer you a higher return on your investment, making it the perfect choice for helping you achieve your long-term financial goals. 

Gated Communities Offer Amenities You May Not Find Anywhere Else 

Gated communities typically include a variety of…

How to Promote Your Vacation Home to Families

Posted by Team Donovan on July 31st, 2019

Online rental platforms like Airbnb have made it easy for homeowners to make their properties available to today’s travelers. But not all travel guests are the same. Families have unique needs that homeowners forget to consider when marketing their Orlando holiday homes. 

Knowing what today’s families need and making sure you communicate the features and amenities of your short-term rental home will lead to more bookings and satisfied guests. This is especially critical for the Orlando area, since the world-class theme parks and attractions are a popular draw for grandparents, parents and children. 

Travel Challenges for Families 

Traveling can be stressful for most people. But it can be even more overwhelming for parents who have the needs of…

Where Can I Find Vacation Rental Properties to buy in Orlando?

Posted by Team Donovan on May 11th, 2016

Are you looking for a vacation property in Orlando to buy so you can generate rental income? If so, one of the best areas to consider is next to Walt Disney World.  Many of the communities located near Disney permit short-term rentals. And since most people who come to Orlando on vacation do so to visit the theme parks, you’ll likely have little trouble attracting holiday visitors to your property.

The city of Orlando has a variety of housing options available to home buyers, such as single-family homes, condos, townhomes and condo/hotels. But short-term rentals are only allowed in condos and townhomes. If you’re interested in a single-family home, you’d be better off looking for a property in the neighboring cities of Kissimmee, Haines City or…