The Top 5 Lifestyle Benefits of Being a Vacation Rental Owner January 7, 2022 by michaelo 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 Read more
Your Investment, Our Priority – Part 3/4 January 7, 2022 by michaelo We understand your investment in a vacation home is a big decision, requiring a high level of care and attention. Choosing a property manager can be challenging—how do you know they are staying ahead of the curve in technology and hospitality, on top of everything else? In this third blog in a series of four, … Read more Read more
10 Reasons to Invest in the Vacation Rental Industry April 17, 2024January 7, 2022 by michaelo Investing in a business at any time, let alone during a global pandemic, can be a tricky proposition. There are many considerations—cash on hand for investing, your own business expertise, finding the right location, nailing down a solid business model, deciding whether to buy an existing business or starting up a new one, etc. These … Read more Read more
Your Investment, Our Priority – Part 4/4 January 7, 2022 by michaelo Who looks after your vacation home when you’re not there? Who serves the guests that book stays there if you already have a property manager? Do you have a good working relationship with them? There is a lot to take care of when you own a home away from home, especially one open to short-term … Read more Read more
Vacation Rental Franchising Vs. Doing it on Your Own January 7, 2022 by michaelo Anyone interested in owning a vacation rental management business will at some point ask themselves the question, “why should I spend the money to license a vacation rental business when I could go out and do this on my own at a fraction of the cost?” After all, most people in the U.S. have gone … Read more Read more
SkyRun Destinations: What Markets are Available, and Do I Need to Live Where I Own? January 6, 2022 by michaelo 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 Read more
How Do I Find Homeowners for My SkyRun Vacation Rental Program? January 6, 2022 by michaelo 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 Read more
SkyRun Vacation Rentals Names Lukas Krause as New CEO During Time of Record Growth January 6, 2022 by michaelo 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 Read more
Announcing our Preferred Connectivity Partner status with Vrbo January 6, 2022 by michaelo 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 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? April 17, 2024January 6, 2022 by michaelo 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 Read more
SkyRun Vacation Rentals Announces the Passing of Barry Cox, Co-founder and CEO April 17, 2024January 6, 2022 by michaelo 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 Read more
Vacation Rental Property: Self Managed vs Professionally Managed April 17, 2024April 10, 2021 by michaelo 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 Read more