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

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

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

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

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

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

Top 7 Things to Do in Phoenix During the Summer

By Juanita Hawkins  Whether you’re looking for a day of family fun, a romantic evening out, or a hike that’ll leave you sore in the morning, Phoenix has you covered. If you’re hanging out in the Valley of the Sun this summer, the options are endless. Here are our picks for seven “can’t-miss” activities guaranteed … Read more

10 Quick and Easy Vacation Rental Improvements to Increase Bookings

When you engage SkyRun to manage your vacation rental home, you should expect attractive earnings, high occupancy rates, top notch customer service and communication, and exceptional marketing. We’ll do our part to make sure you get guests and that they are happy. You can do also do some things to enhance the attractiveness of your … Read more

Quick And Easy Home-Cooked Meals For Your Vacation Rental

The kitchen is where flavors are infused, aromas are released, and smiles and laughter are shared. It’s also a place where people naturally gather and an area we find ourselves spending plentiful time around. However, while we are on vacation, we don’t necessarily want to spend time preparing elaborate meals that require work and create … Read more

How SkyRun’s System and Process Ensures Guest Satisfaction

SkyRun ensures guest satisfaction by sticking to our mantra, Local Touch Local Fun. Upon analysis, you will find our progressive system and localized process deliver the highest hospitality standards to ensure guest satisfaction. As a homeowner, this is key. Airbnb is one of the third-parties SkyRun advertises on. Airbnb has seven hospitality standards that act … Read more

5 Things To Consider When Picking A Professional Property Manager

Just make an exciting vacation home investment and are looking for the perfect property manager? Or maybe you currently have a vacation home and are not satisfied with its rental performance. Either way, it’s your investment, and it should be treated at an exceptional level because as much as we’d like to manage our properties … Read more