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Managing Short-Term Rentals

Marketing Trends and Management Advice for Short-Term Rentals

  • In depth review of last year's vacation rental season, impact of the lodging tax, and predictions for the 2020 on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.

    By Jim Reese | 11/8/2019 (updated 12/3/2019)

    Vacation Rental Forecast for 2020

    In depth review of last year's vacation rental season, impact of the lodging tax, and predictions for the 2020 on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.

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  • With the MA lodging tax here to stay, we have some suggestions about what homeowenrs should and should not do for the upcoming rental season.

    By Joan Talmadge | 11/7/2019

    Living with the new lodging tax

    With the MA lodging tax here to stay, we have some suggestions about what homeowenrs should and should not do for the upcoming rental season.

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  • if you are not already subject to the highest tax rate (14.45%), be aware that your rate could increase. And protect yourself in case it happens after you have signed leases.

    By Joan Talmadge | 10/2/2019

    Protect yourself from a possible tax increase!

    if you are not already subject to the highest tax rate (14.45%), be aware that your rate could increase. And protect yourself in case it happens after you have signed leases.

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  • How a relatively inexpensive home makeover creates a welcoming and comfortable experience for guests and vastly improves the owner's booking results.

    By Becky Fischer | 9/27/2019

    The Power of a Vacation Rental Home Makeover

    How a relatively inexpensive home makeover creates a welcoming and comfortable experience for guests and vastly improves the owner's booking results.

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  • Due to the continuing impact of the new lodging tax, our recommendation to Cape and Islands homeowners is that they not raise their weekly rates for the 2020 season.

    By Elizabeth Weedon | 9/8/2019

    Pricing and marketing for the 2020 rental season

    Due to the continuing impact of the new lodging tax, our recommendation to Cape and Islands homeowners is that they not raise their weekly rates for the 2020 season.

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  • So far, Cape and Islands vacation rentals are off this season. We believe it's the new lodging tax that's responsible and not sharks or higher inventory.

    By Joan Talmadge | 8/13/2019 (updated 9/9/2020)

    The Impact of the Lodging Tax on the 2019 Cape and Islands Rental Season

    So far, Cape and Islands vacation rentals are off this season. We believe it's the new lodging tax that's responsible and not sharks or higher inventory.

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  • Learn how to register short term rentals in Massachusetts and handle the collection and payment of rental tax for guests thru masstaxconnect.

    By Joan Talmadge | 7/19/2019 (updated 12/9/2024)

    MA Short-Term Rental Tax Guide and FAQ's

    Learn how to register short term rentals in Massachusetts and handle the collection and payment of rental tax for guests thru masstaxconnect.

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  • By Elizabeth Weedon | 7/10/2019 (updated 9/25/2023)

    Tips to Retain Repeat Guests and Attract New Ones

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  • By Elizabeth Weedon | 7/3/2019

    Have you registered your rental home with the MA DOR yet?

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  • It's veryimportant to email your guests just prior to their arrival with directions to your home, reminders of what to bring, your contact info, etc.

    By Elizabeth Weedon | 6/18/2019 (updated 5/2/2024)

    Pre-Arrival Communication with Your Guests

    It's veryimportant to email your guests just prior to their arrival with directions to your home, reminders of what to bring, your contact info, etc.

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