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Five Reasonsyou shouldinvest inInternationalReal Estate

from Vacation Rental Technologies

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Being UnpreparedImagine booking agreat vacation rentaland arriving after along day of travelingonly to be locked out.Don’t let this happentto your guests by making sure that you’re

prepared for their arrival. Double checkthat everything they need is in place wellbefore it’s time for them to check in.Have a backup plan or contact just incase you’re out of town when somethingunpredictable happens.

Being Out ofReach

In case you fall shorton number one onthe list, staying intouch and availablecan smooth overany wrinkles that

By Vacation Rental Technology

Turning your vacation home (or home) into a vacation rental is

simpler than ever with sites like Airbnb facilitating much of the

hassle for you. This simplicity naturally breeds a bit of

competition, which can make it tough to keep guests coming. The

folks at Vacation Rental Technology specialize in providing

dynamic tools for vacation rental owners and want to help avid

Airbnb users get it right. Here are eight common mistakes to

avoid that will help you get the most out of your vacation rental.

may occur. Keep your phone on oryour email at-the-ready just in casesomething happens. If you can’tmake yourself available, havesomeone on standby like aneighbor, family member, orproperty manager. If somethinggoes awry in your vacation rental,you’ll want to hear about it first.

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AIRBNB MISTAKES

Being Cold

No PerksMake your guest’snightly stay moreexciting by going theextra mile. If youhave board gamesin the house

already, why not encourage gueststo play them? Try complimentaryfood in the kitchen – or food at anadditional cost. Anything that isgoing to make your home stand outabove a traditional rental will leave alasting impression on guests.

No GuestbookHere’s somethingmany hosts areoverlooking! Feelingwelcome andcomfortable is ofthe utmost

importance and a guest book is agreat way to keep things friendlyand keep track of things at the sametime. It’s also an opportunity forguests to make their mark on theborrowed space without doing anydamage. Get creative and ask gueststo draw pictures or a leave Polaroid;the possibilities are seeminglyendless.

Leaving a Mess

bathroom and tidy up before yourguests arrive. Have you ever entereda dirty hotel room? It’s not a nicefeeling. Presentation is everything,especially when guests enter aspace for the first time. Clean,accessible linens, pristine dishesand the like will not only increasecomfort but will also encourageguests to take good care of yourhome.

The cool part aboutvacation rentalsthrough services likeAirbnb is that theyhave a personaltouch to them.

Guests are getting a chance to livein someone’s home, even if only forthe night. Many opt for thisexperience over a traditional hotel,not only for the price, but also forthe comfort. Capitalize on being aswarm and inviting as possible.

Nothing screamsbeing unpreparedlike ushering guestsinto a messy livingspace. Wash yourdishes, clean your

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Keeping SecretsWhether done onpurpose or not,keeping importantsecrets from guestsis a quick way to geta bad rating. Does

your toilet have a few quirks? Isthere a little-known restaurantnearby with amazing food? Let yourguests know, even if it’s after they’vebooked the rental. Being openmakes your guests feel like insiders,which increases their comfort leveland the likelihood that they’ll rentfrom you again..

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questions that guests might have,even if you feel it’s a bit over-the-top. To some, just being present forsilly inquiries makes a world ofdifference. Also, be sure to have apleasant tone, as guests want to feelwelcomed. A poor tone could alsodiscourage guests from contactingyou for things like plumbing issues.Customer service always matters.

This may seem like ano-brainer, but it’simportant to notethat a little kindnessgoes a long way. Beopen to answering

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2016 TOP USA VACATION RENTAL DESTINATIONSVacationRentalTechnology.comgoes over the top 5 vacationrental destinations for 2016 andwhy they are on the list.

By Vacation Rental Technologies

Vacation rentals are the new wave in travel.As hotel prices skyrocket, travelers aroundthe globe choose vacation rentals from siteslike Airbnb.com, HomeAway and VRBObecause of the superior offerings at lowprices. At Vacation Rental Technology, wehelp you take advantage of this real estate

tactic and fill your bank account.

These five U.S. vacation rentaldestinations are the best in thecountry because of their listingvariety, price points andattractions.

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Kissimmee, Florida

This Florida destination hastopped popular vacation rental listson HomeAway and similar sites foryears because of its low cost andaccess to popular touristdestinations. Only 22 miles awayfrom Orlando, Kissimmee saw a 94%growth in vacation listings in 2015.Sites like Universal Studios and Disney World are just a few of thereasons Kissimmee should be on yourradar as a top vacation rental

Your City as one of the top VacationRental Destinations

It doesn't just stop with these 5 cities.Everyone loves to go on a vacation.Whether it's to destinations across thecountry, or across town - everyoneneeds a great place to relax and spendtime with their friends and family. Ifyou would like to learn more aboutinvesting in your own vacation rentallisting, please signup for moreinformation!

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an entire episode of Comedy Central’sBroad City centered on the concept.

Louisville, Kentucky

Beautiful Louisville is home to manyannual events, including the famousKentucky Derby, the largest BeatlesFestival in the world and the KentuckyShakespeare Festival, to name a few. TheDerby City is crawling with things to doand listings have skyrocketed to meet thedemand. With a growth of over 200% in2015, Louisville ranks sky-high and hasover 300 listings on Airbnb.com, there areplenty of people seeing Louisville as agreat investment opportunity and one ofthe top vacation rental destinations.

Naples, Florida

This city has found itself on several toplists, just like it’s Florida counterpartKissimmee. In 2015, Naples had over180% growth in vacation rental listings.Also known as Naples on the Gulf, thecity’s claim to fame is its stunningshore side and nature preserves. Naplesalso features an airport, shoppingdistricts and holds swamp buggy racesthree times a year.

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destination.

Houston, Texas

Everything is bigger in Texas, but yourvacation rental cost won’t be. Houston hadover 100% growth in rental listings in 2015,as average hotel costs in the Space City roseover $160 a night. The fourth mostpopulous city in the United States, Houstonboasts a variety of entertainment optionsincluding a museum district, a theatredistrict, Chinatown, Mahatma Ghandidistrict and much more. Houston is alsohome to the most parks and green spaceamong the top 10 most populous cities inthe nation.

New York City

The Big Apple is on many travel lists, but itsprice tag can get in the way. A vacationrental in NYC saves you major green, whileputting you in parts of the city you’d likelynever see otherwise. New York City hasnearly 5,000 listings available on VRBO andhas offerings broken down by theneighborhood. Some vacation rental priceseven beat hostels and have apartments withaccommodations for six people listed at justover $100 a night. Vacation Rentals in NewYork City have become so popular

Jeramie Worley and Brad Moncadohave an outstanding approach toreal estate investing using vacationrentals as a vehicle for a high cashflow investment, a low cost secondhome, or a way to ease into aretirement property.

They have combined Jeramie'svacation rental experience withBrad's creative real estateexperience to help real estateinvestors profit from this new wayto invest in real estate.

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"WHY INVEST IN OVERSEAS REAL ESTATE?"Five Reasons Why YouShould Invest inInternational RealEstate

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International real estate may be the bestpossible way for investors to amass a fortuneover the coming decade. In times of greatchange and flux, the returns can bestratospheric. Supply, you see, can’t be turnedon like a tap. It’s finite in the case of land.

Famed investor Jim Rogers said ofbeachfront “they ain’t making any more of it”.

In the case of residential or office space, supplyreacts with a multi-year lag. So, what happens whena growing swell of cash and investors in hotemerging markets chase a finite or slow-reactingsupply? Prices and value appreciate at anaccelerated rate… far faster than the economy orother assets.

With real estate, you can invest a relatively small

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amount of money to control a large asset. Inparts of north-east Brazil for example, I’veseen the value of some condos increase by60% in two years. Better still, you couldcontrol this condo over the two year periodwith an investment of just 20% of thepurchase price.

Real estate is also a great way to protect hard-won capital. Your asset is real, productive andhas a use. You certainly can’t print any more ofit. Historically, land has been one of the besthedges against inflation and turmoil. Peoplewill always need somewhere to live. Pricebubbles may come and go… and come again.Meantime, your real estate always retains anintrinsic value.

2. You can generate a cash flow in anothercurrency. This is a great way to diversify yourportfolio towards appreciating currenciessuch as the Brazilian real.

3. It’s a great inflation hedge. Real estate isbetter than just cash flow in another papercurrency. It’s a hard asset. That means itretains a value independent of any papercurrency’s nominal value.

4. Real estate has multiple uses. Land you buycan be used for agriculture or forestry whileyou wait for the people, the tourists orindustry to come. The new middle classes inChina, Brazil and India are eating more meat(which means more land is needed to growfeed such as corn). They also need wood forconstruction and furniture in their newhomes.

5. Real estate investing is fun. Your realestate investment can double as a personalretreat, part-time residence, or vacation

the market for a shiny new condo. And the 2.5million new working folks need to worksomewhere…an office, a factory, or maybeeven a Starbucks!

Think about what this means: a surge indemand for these categories of real estate. Weknow from what we have seen elsewhere thatthis means prices should rise— as should theincome you derive from these assets. Therehas been a flood of money into the stockmarkets of these new powerhouses. Somemarkets seem expensive. Yet prices of realestate may not reflect this. You can bet onthese powerhouses effectively at a lowervaluation.

Buying international real estate has five majoradvantages right now:

1. You retain control. You can buy, sell, rent, ordevelop, according to your schedule and yourrequirements.

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Today, the best real estate opportunities areoutside of the US. The great growth phase ofthe US economy is over (for now at least).Investors are concerned about where growthwill come from, the security of theirinvestments, and the value of their paperassets.

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Brazil, for example, is now a middle classcountry. Half the population now falls into themiddle class bracket. Last year, the countrycreated 2.5 million jobs. Credit and mortgagefinance is opening up. As soon as people moveinto that middle class category, they becomeconsumers. That includes putting themselves in

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