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. It’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

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

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. It’s the basis of the business. So, we’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 we’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 let’s get started. How Do I Make Money in the Vacation Rental Management Business? Commissions The … Read more

Park City Vacation Rentals and A New Type of Traveler

When Deer Valley and Park City Mountain Resort ended their season early on March 14, 2020, there was considerable anxiety surrounding the future of vacation rentals in Park City. Facing an uncertain future, owners braced for the worst—weeks or months without income from bookings. In a surprising twist, by May 2020, reservations in the Park … Read more

Why Park City vacation rentals are poised to see record-breaking earnings in 2021

Uncertainty around international travel has many Americans looking closer to home for their next getaway, showing a strong preference for locations within driving distance as opposed to requiring a flight. With Park City’s easy access and central location to many larger cities, it’s no wonder that our picturesque town is set to be a top … Read more

3 Reasons to Choose SkyRun Park City

Your vacation rental is more than just a property. It’s an investment in your future and it’s a business that requires constant management and care. That’s why hiring the right property management company is one of the most important choices you’ll make. Today we’re sharing three of the top reasons that SkyRun is the right … Read more

Vacation rental marketing: finding success with SkyRun

With over 5,000 vacation rentals in Park City on Airbnb, it can be hard to make yours stand out in the crowd. That’s why choosing a property management company that knows both the area and what renters are looking for is so crucial. Many of our owners went it alone for years before realizing the value—in both … 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

Spring Break in Park City, Utah

The 2020-2021 winter season in Park City, Utah has certainly been off to a slow start with sparse snowfall in the first two months of the season. Fortunately, the weather has caught up to our expectations and we have experienced more snowfall in February than any previous month this season. The Park City snow report … Read more