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It can be hard to stay on top of trends, news and developments when you’re busy managing rentals around the clock. Yet, thanks to social media, you won’t feel left out from important conversations. Here are the LinkedIn & Facebook groups to join for expert tips and insights.

Choosing a Vacation Rental Software is a major decision. Aside from a Channel Manager for marketing and distribution, you may need a property management system (PMS) for operations, guest communication, housekeeping, accounting or more advanced options, such as building a website, SEO and content management, taxes, even reporting to police. Here’s a list of the Top Vacation Rental Software providers today!

If you follow the industry news, you’ll know that a handful of unique listings websites have raised a significant amount of funding lately and are growing incessantly. Here we show who they are and how to get your properties listed!

If you’re determined to grow your vacation rental business, you can’t be shy about asking for help from highly-qualified professionals with vast experience and knowledge. Here are 15 expert vacation rental consultants you can count on.

You can never get enough actionable advice on how to impress your guests and optimize your business. Luckily, vacation rental podcasts are here to save those of us who don’t have hours to spend researching online for the latest industry tips & tricks. Find here our favourite 10 Vacation Rental Podcasts.

The Rentals United blog is a source of hands-on tips & hacks for property owners, managers and vacation rental management companies. Our most-read posts of this year ranged from industry insights and reports to exclusive interviews and advice on pricing and revenue. In case you missed them, here’s the list of our top posts in 2018.

Since revenue management was introduced over 40 years ago, travel companies like airlines and hotel chains have developed advanced techniques, software and analytic tools to help build successful revenue strategies. Maximizing profit through price variation is crucial for vacation rental businesses nowadays! If you haven’t figured out your strategy yet, you’ll find here the 7 Essentials of Vacation Rental Revenue Management to get started!

Choosing the right Vacation Rental Software to manage properties is a major decision for every professional in our industry. Aside a Channel Manager for marketing and distribution you may need a property management system (PMS) to manage operations and more. Depending on your business model and requirements, you could be looking for a PMS software to automate day-to-day tasks such as guest communication, housekeeping, centralize reservations, accounting and reports. Or you could be looking for more advanced options like building a new website, SEO and content management, advanced analytics, taxes, even reporting to local authorities. Here’s a list of Top 40 Vacation Rental Software providers (in no particular order) you can choose to sync with Rentals United.

Everyday we meet vacation rental professionals from all over the world and they range from self-starting owners and property managers, to real estate agencies and large vacation rental suppliers. It’s a delight to see and contribute to their growth, therefore we make it our mission to not only help them achieve success, but also to understand the core values of their business. What are the key success factors we find frequently in vacation rental business strategies? Read on for our 5 takeaways.

Wish you could run your vacation rental business smoothly on the go? It is possible now thanks to innovative apps that not only enable you to manage properties from your phone, but also provide something extra for the ultimate guest experience. Continue reading to discover the top vacation rental apps you can download and start using right away.