In their biweekly Internet Radio Show, named How to Rent Vacation Properties By Owner, Christine Karpinski interviews experts from across the vacation rental industry. This informative and useful podcast series will be highly useful to property owners who are seeking informed opinion on maximizing returns from their rental properties.

How To Rent Vacation Properties By Owner Podcast
Christine Karpinski, bestselling author of "How to Rent Vacation Properties by Owner" and "Profit from Your Vacation Home Dream" interviews vacation home owners, real estate agents, and industry experts on topics related to renting by owner. Christine Karpinski educates owners on all aspects of running a successful vacation rental business. Her goals are to shape improvements in and promote the vacation rental industry. Christine was a stay-at-home mom who desperately wanted to own a second home. After much research, she discovered the way to realize her dream was to own and rent the property herself, using the "rent by owner" vacation rental model. Christine purchased her first vacation home in Destin, Florida, nearly 15 years ago and quickly became a powerful voice for vacation rental owners. In addition to hosting the ?How to Rent Vacation Properties by Owner? podcast, Christine is also a frequent guest on television and radio shows such as CNN's "Open House," Bloomberg's "Personal Finance," CBS MarketWatch Radio, and HGTV Radio, and is often interviewed on real estate topics for Realty Times, The Wall Street Journal, Kiplinger's Personal Finance and daily newspapers. Her books, combined with her seminars and media appearances, have helped tens of thousands of people manage and profit from their second homes. Today Christine owns multiple properties and is often referred to as "The Most Respected Voice in the Vacation Rental Industry."

How to get your Vacation Home Mentioned in Newspapers, Magazines or on TV
by Christine Karpinski
31 Oct 2011 at 8:50am
Christine speaks with Dottie DeHart of DeHart and Company Public Relations about strategies for gaining media attention for a vacation rental home.  How can you get journalists to write about your vacation homes rental property? Should you hire a PR agency?  Should you write press releases? Find more tips and advice on Christine's website[Download in iTunes]
Ask Christine # 93: Protecting and Monitoring Your Vacation Home with Securit...
by Christine Karpinski
24 Oct 2011 at 9:14am
Today?s question comes from Mike, he asks: I want to protect what is important to me. Our house, although close to attractions, is in an extremely isolated area and I view this as an asset. I am thinking about remote surveillance cameras. Not inside the house but to monitor outdoor activity.First, I would love to see people going in and out of the house(specifically how many people).  Socond, to check up on my housekeeper. Third, to make sure guests follow our rules with our hot tub. You know, over-crowding , no small children, no glass, etc. So Christine, What do you think about the cameras? And do I legally have to inform the guests that...
Vacation Home HOA: Why you should Vote and Attend HOA Meetings.
by Christine Karpinski
17 Oct 2011 at 9:05am
Christine speaks with Eva Pickens, Homeowners Association Manager for Newman Daily Resort Properties.  They discuss the duties and responsibilities of  HOA officers and board members.  They also discuss the importance of your vote in your vacation home HOA.  Find more tips and advice on Christine's website[Download in iTunes]
Ask Christine # 92: Secrets to Booking Last-Minute Openings
by Christine Karpinski
10 Oct 2011 at 2:36pm
Today?s question comes from Cory, she asks, I have a last-minute opening in my vacation rental.  Are there any secrets you have to getting it booked?Find more tips and advice on Christine's website[Download in iTunes]
Ask Christine #91: All Work and No Play
by Christine Karpinski
3 Oct 2011 at 4:55pm
Today?s question comes from Margarita.  She writes:  When we bought our vacation home, we intended on using mainly as our second home.  We decided to rent it out to off-set some of the costs of ownership.  We?ve been renting it for just about 5 years now and the rentals are going very well.  But our problem is our vacation home seems as if it has become ?all work and no play?.  Whenever we visit, we spend most of our time doing maintenance, cleaning, supplying etc.  Will I ever get to enjoy my vacation home again?Find more tips and advice on Christine's website[Download in iTunes]
One-on-one with Brian Sharples, CEO of HomeAway Inc. Part II
by Christine Karpinski
26 Sep 2011 at 10:18pm
Today?s podcast is the continuation of Christine's conversation with Brian Sharples, CEO of HomeAway Inc., (HomeAway.com, VRBO.com, VacationRentals.com, etc.).  Christine talks with Brian the IPO, the many changes with the company and ultimately what this means for the owners and property manager who list their homes on the company?s websites.  This is part two of a two part interview with Brian Sharples.  Find more tips and advice on Christine's website[Download in iTunes]
One-on-one with Brian Sharples, CEO of HomeAway Inc. Part I
by Christine Karpinski
19 Sep 2011 at 4:01pm
Today?s guest is Brian Sharples, CEO of HomeAway Inc., (HomeAway.com, VRBO.com, VacationRentals.com, etc.).  Christine talks with Brian the IPO, the many changes with the company and ultimately what this means for the owners and property manager who list their homes on the company?s websites.  This is part one of a two part interview with Brian Sharples.  Tune in next week for the continuation of their conversation.  Find more tips and advice on Christine's website[Download in iTunes]
Ask Christine # 90: Are Your Rates Scaring Guests Away Instead of Drawing The...
by Christine Karpinski
12 Sep 2011 at 10:30am
Today?s question comes from Joseph, he asks, Christine, I have lowered my rates for my 3 bedroom cabin from $160/night all the way down to $99 per night and I?m giving free cleaning fee and free pet stays.  With all of this I still cannot seem to get any bookings!  Do you have any suggestions for me?  Find more tips and advice on Christine's website[Download in iTunes]
One-on-One with a Frequent Vacation Rental Traveler
by Christine Karpinski
5 Sep 2011 at 11:00am
Christine speaks with frequent vacation rental traveler Julie.  She?s been renting vacation homes three to five times per year for more than ten years.  Feedback from guests can often give you important feedback for you or your home.   Julie shares her recent experience in renting a vacation home and   offers suggestions from a traveler?s perspective.  Find more tips and advice on Christine's website[Download in iTunes]
Ask Christine # 89: One Night'ers: To Book or Not to Book; That is the Question.
by Christine Karpinski
29 Aug 2011 at 9:22am
Today?s question comes from Susan, she asks, I often get inquiries for one-night bookings.  I would love to hear your opinion on one-night stays, do you accept them at all?Find more tips and advice on Christine's website[Download in iTunes]
The Advantages of Joining your Local Chamber of Commerce
by Christine Karpinski
22 Aug 2011 at 11:30am
Christine Speaks with Trina Savage-Christian, director of CITA (Cayman Island Tourism Association). Trina shares the advantages and benefits of joining your local Tourism Assn., Chamber of Commerce or Visitor and Convention Bureau.  In many areas the tourism boards are free (or inexpensive) to join; if you don?t register your vacation rental business, it could be a missed-opportunity for you.   Find more tips and advice on Christine's website[Download in iTunes]
Ask Christine #88: The 411 on Taking Security Deposits via Credit Card
by Christine Karpinski
15 Aug 2011 at 8:30am
Today?s question comes from Andrew. He asks, if I take credit cards for my vacation rental, how should I handle the security deposit?  Do I take it via credit card or should I require a check.  And if I take it via credit card, how do I avoid the fees associated with charging then refunding their security deposit?Find more tips and advice on Christine's website[Download in iTunes]
The Skinny on Advertising your Vacation Rental through Social Coupon Services.
by Christine Karpinski
8 Aug 2011 at 3:06pm
Christine speaks with Mary Song of Yuupon.com about advertising vacation rental properties through social coupon websites.  Mary gives tactics for filling your last-minute dates and slower season using coupon websites services such as Yuupon.com, Groupon.com, LivingSocial.com, etc.  Find more tips and advice on Christine's website[Download in iTunes]
Ask Christine #87: Help! My Friends Want to Stay for Free. How do I say No?
by Christine Karpinski
1 Aug 2011 at 9:25am
Christine answers todays question from Gina.  She asks, I always have friends who call and ask me to stay ?rent? or should I say stay for free at my vacation rental.  How do you handle this?  Find more tips and advice on Christine's website[Download in iTunes]
Feeling Charitable with your Vacation Rental?
by Christine Karpinski
25 Jul 2011 at 9:01am
How many times has a charity asked you to donate a week of your vacation rental for a charity?s silent auction?  Before you do, you should listen to this podcast.  Christine talks with Michal McFadden of VacationHomesforCharity.org.  Michael tells listeners many things to consider about donating your home to a charity.  Find more tips and advice on Christine's website[Download in iTunes]