Renting out a vacation home on Anna Maria Island is a great way to earn some income while the value of your property increases. If you enjoy using the property yourself from time to time, it’s even better – you don’t have to place a long-term tenant and you can create your own calendar for when it’s available and when it isn’t.
Managing a vacation rental property requires a lot of time, a good understanding of the local rental market and seasonal shifts, and the resources that lead to profits. At Anchor Down Property Management, we’ve been helping owners lease, manage, and maintain their rental homes for years on the Gulf Coast, and we have learned how to make every rental experience a good one. We’re sharing some must-have resources to help you rent out your property.
Top Notch Cleaning Crews
Vacation rentals see a lot of turnover. You could have multiple guests staying in your property in a one or two-week period, and you need to make sure the home is spotless and ready for each new guest. That’s going to require a lot of cleaning.
Make sure you have a team of professional cleaners who are willing to do a detail-oriented job every time your visitors move out. This will include cleaning floors, windows, and surfaces. They’ll have to scrub bathrooms and tubs as well as toilets. Linens will need to be washed and changed. The kitchen has to be spotless and the refrigerator should be empty, unless you’re leaving drinks and snacks for the guests who will arrive next.
Good cleaners are essential. You’re not going to want to clean the place yourself every time a guest leaves, and you won’t have people arriving who are willing to move into a place that isn’t at least as clean as a hotel.
Reliable Vendors and Contractors
Just like cleaning, you’re going to have maintenance needs. Light bulbs will need to be changed as well as air filters to keep the air conditioning running efficiently in the long Florida summers. Furniture and appliances may need repairs or replacements, and you may have a guest report a problem with the plumbing or the electricity.
You need to be prepared. A list of resources for maintenance will include a plumber, an electrician, an HVAC specialist, a roofer, and a landscaping team.
Innovative Hospitality Technology
Make sure your vacation rental property has a Netflix account and good Wi-Fi. Guests will want to be able to connect for work and entertainment purposes.
You can install lockboxes or smart locks to ensure easy in and out procedures. Video doorbells will allow you to keep an eye on the property when it’s not occupied. You will also need a reliable reservation system in place so you know when people are coming and going and you can effectively collect deposits and payments.
Invest in all the technology you can use to make renting out your property as easy and efficient as possible. There are some great resources when it comes to marketing your vacation rental, maintaining a mailing list, and sending automated reminders to current and future guests.
Anna Maria Island Property Management
The best resource, of course, is a professional Anna Maria Island property management company. When you’re working with professional property managers, you know your vacation home is earning as much as it should. It’s also staying occupied, it’s safe and habitable, and your guests are likely to leave outstanding reviews. Property managers often provide all the resources you need.
We’d be happy to help you in Anna Maria Island. Please contact us at Anchor Down Property Management.
