NeWhen Jason and Valarie Fromm purchased iTrip Palm Coast-Flagler Beach in 2022, they invested in an established area thriving with short-term rentals. It would not be long before they were expert Palm Coast property managers. “We became aware that a local iTrip franchise was going up for sale, and since we live in the area, we decided to meet with the current owner,” said Jason Fromm, iTrip Palm Coast-Flager Beach co-owner. “After meeting, we saw the growth potential and decided to purchase. We did not consider purchasing a new franchise due to our lack of desire to relocate.” Meet The Team ..read more

The last few years have been full of uncertainty, but one thing has remained consistent: short-term rentals (STRs) are on the rise. Effectively managing a short-term rental can come with responsibility and stress that not all owners want to experience. That’s why it’s important to partner with a professional property manager specialized in short-term rentals. Read on to learn what rental property managers do and how they serve homeowners and investors. Learn Why It’s Important to Use Professional Rental Property Managers Short-term Rental Property Managers Increase Revenue Owners and investor ..read more

d Bed bugs are not a topic people enjoy discussing, but they are a genuine concern for travelers. Those unfamiliar with these pests and processes may want to learn how bed bugs affect vacation rentals and how to handle them. Stay Informed: How Bed Bugs Affect Vacation Rentals What are bed bugs? Bed bugs are small, flat crawling insects that range in color from a clear/translucent to reddish-brown depending on their stage of life and are about the size of an apple seed when full grown. Where to Find Them These nocturnal pests are experts at hiding and prefer to nest in soft materials that are ..read more

Liann DiMare started iTrip® North Shore in March 2018, after experiencing iTrip’s management program in action. During that time, Liann and her husband had flipped homes and invested in a short-term rental that was underperforming. After learning about iTrip, they listed their condo. The rest is history. Read more about this Boston area vacation rental manager. “We purchased a condo-hotel unit in Treasure Island, Florida, and felt that the condo could do better,” explained Liann. “Then we moved our unit to iTrip St. Petersburg Beaches, and our unit’s performance took off! We were so impressed ..read more

Vacation and short-term rentals require full time effort and service to be profitable. This is especially true in highly competitive or complicated market situations, including that of a natural disaster. Partnering with a professional property manager who knows the area’s challenges, has built a dependable network of resources, and takes action will lead to a more successful operation. Plus, the wealth of knowledge from an experienced staff of local professionals makes all the difference in identifying areas of deficiency, taking preventative measures, and protecting assets. Read on for disas ..read more

According to NerdWallet, summer months and holidays offer the best times of year to purchase appliances — some of the most common rental property upkeep items. Additionally, Amazon holds Prime Days in July, and many retailers, such as Home Depot and Lowes, will price match. Scroll to decide if it’s time to upgrade the short-term rentals in your portfolio. Upgrade Short-Term Rentals: Best Times and Energy-saving Tips With a little careful planning, replacement costs can reduce by as much as 20% – maybe even more. If any of the following apply, consider replacing: Appliances 10 years or older ..read more

Since 2018, Ken Erdberg has provided Fort Walton Beach vacation rental management services in Santa Rosa, Walton and Okaloosa counties in Florida. What started as a way to make his business ownership dreams a reality has grown into a company built on trust and value. “I always wanted my own business and was not sure how to go about it,” said Ken Erdberg, iTrip® Fort Walton Beach owner. “A franchise was a good way to start a business that had a proven plan to help minimize risk. This year (2023) marks our fifth anniversary.” Fort Walton Beach Vacation Rental Management by Locals Several factor ..read more

In February 2023, Tim Price opened iTrip® Palm Harbor, a short-term rental property management company that serves Tarpon Springs, Palm Harbor and Dunedin – all north of Clearwater, Florida. While starting a business seems risky for some people, Tim knew this Palm Harbor vacation rental management opportunity was the perfect fit for his goals. Meet the iTrip Palm Harbor Vacation Rental Management Team “I chose iTrip because I love real-estate and managing my own properties,” said Tim. “Plus, being your own boss allows you to dictate many aspects of your business. I wanted a career that gave m ..read more

Tony and Jenna Petiprin started iTrip® Connecticut in March 2020, right at the beginning of the Covid pandemic. While the timing wasn’t perfect, the couple chose to direct their efforts into their growing family and new short-term rental property management business. They were now Connecticut Coast rental property managers. “At the time, we needed to give up the corporate lifestyle, which required extensive overnight travel and other commitments that no longer made sense,” said Tony Petiprin, iTrip Connecticut co-owner. “Instead, we wanted to focus on our young, growing family and build a busi ..read more

With the recent increase in available short-term rentals to the market, professional hosts are finding ways to stand out from the competition by offering something unique to their guests. Learn how to curate guest experiences that create additional value for visitors and build strong partnerships within the community. 3 Ways to Curate Guest Experiences as a Short-term Rental Manager Help Guests Live Like a Local Take time to think about your guests. Who are they? What they might like to do? Make recommendations for “living like a local”. Developing custom lists and first-hand recommendations ..read more