The Top 5 Lifestyle Benefits of Being a Vacation Rental Owner

At SkyRun, we believe buying a vacation property should be seen as a lifestyle investment. Why? The answer is in the name—a “vacation” property is ideally an exciting purchase for you, that holds the keys to your future getaways, adventures, and quality time with family & friends! Many benefits and responsibilities come with owning a … Read more

SkyRun Vacation Rentals Announces the Passing of Barry Cox, Co-founder and CEO

With great sadness, SkyRun Vacation Rentals announces the passing of Barry Cox, Co-founder and CEO, on May 10, 2021. In January, Mr. Cox had announced he would step down as CEO to bring new leadership to SkyRun and focus on his fight against esophageal cancer. Mr. Cox and Steve Falk created SkyRun Vacation Rentals in … Read more

Take Two Minutes and Vote for SkyRun!

SkyRun Vacation Rentals has been nominated once again for the annual ‘Best OfÂ’ competitions around Colorado! We thank you for your support in nominating and voting for us. What is Best Of Boat, Best Of Grand, and Best Of Summit? Each “Best Of” is a county award given to local businesses for their efforts. These … Read more

SkyRun Destinations: What Markets are Available, and Do I Need to Live Where I Own?

Now for the fun part! Destinations are by far the best part about being in the SkyRun vacation rental business. ItÂ’s the glamorous part that shines! But there are a few logistics to consider when deciding on which destination market will be yours. Types of Markets Two types of markets are available to SkyRun Destination … Read more

How Do I Find Homeowners for My SkyRun Vacation Rental Program?

The cornerstone of being a SkyRun Vacation Rental Destination Owner is, of course, having vacation rental properties in your inventory. No properties to rent, no money coming in. ItÂ’s the basis of the business. So, weÂ’re not going to let you flounder when it comes to accumulating inventory for your business. In other words, our … Read more

SkyRun Vacation Rentals Names Lukas Krause as New CEO During Time of Record Growth

SkyRun Vacation Rentals is proud to announce Lukas Krause as their new CEO. Lukas has a history of successfully scaling brand name franchise companies, and will officially join the company on July 1, 2021. SkyRun has been growing at a 40% year-over-year rate across 35 locally owned and operated locations. The demanding growth required a … Read more

Announcing our Preferred Connectivity Partner status with Vrbo

Our high-quality connection delivers valuable tools and reliable experiences that fuel business growth. Today weÂ’re announcing our status as a 2021 Vrbo Preferred Connectivity Partner. Our recognition as a Preferred Connectivity Partner underscores our focus on building and maintaining a high-quality connection that empowers our customers to grow their businesses on the Vrbo marketplace. Preferred … Read more

Making Money in a SkyRun Vacation Rental Management Business: How do you make money and how long does it take to make a profit?

These are more than likely the two most important questions a potential Vacation Rental Management (VRM) business owner will have. How do I make money and how long will it take to start making money? Both fair questions, so letÂ’s get started. How Do I Make Money in the Vacation Rental Management Business? Commissions The … Read more

Vacation Rental Property: Self Managed vs Professionally Managed

You have purchased your investment property and are eager to start making a profit on this valuable asset. Now the question is, do you hire someone else to manage the vacation rental or attempt to tackle the chore yourself? The most important things to consider when you make this decision include the following: marketing, pricing, … Read more

SkyRun Dynamic Pricing. What it means to me as a property owner

SkyRun has recently added dynamic pricing to our system!   Put simply, dynamic pricing is what the big hotels and airlines use to maximize total revenue by adjusting the prices. SkyRun’s algorithm has been developed using our 14 years of experience in professional property management and can be adjusted for each property depending on the goals … Read more