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 is the Director of Owner Community for HomeAway, Inc. In this role, she educates owners on all aspects of running a successful vacation rental business. Christine leverages HomeAway's leading position in online vacation rentals (which includes HomeAway.com, VRBO.com and VacationRentals.com in its global portfolio of brands) to shape improvements in and promote the vacation rental industry, as well as continue her work as an independent author and speaker. Christine was a stay-at-home mom who desperately wanted to own a second home, but couldn't afford one. 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 10 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 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."

Ask Christine #66: Special Information for Gulf Coast Owners
by Christine Karpinski
26 Jul 2010 at 6:24pm
This Ask Christine is a must-listen for anyone who owns vacation rental property along the Gulf Coast. Find more tips and advice at the HomeAway Owner Community. [Download in iTunes]
Vacation Rental Owner vs. The State
by Christine Karpinski
19 Jul 2010 at 5:03pm
As a former lobbyist, vacation rental owner Dian Jordan felt particularly strongly when the local government proposed legislation that all vacation rental owners in her area would have to obtain real estate licenses. Dian considers herself to be more of a hotelier, and she fought (and won) to pass state legislation to maintain VRBOs as hotels in Oklahoma. Find more tips and advice at the HomeAway Owner Community. [Download in iTunes]
Ask Christine #65: Charging a Credit Card Fee
by Christine Karpinski
12 Jul 2010 at 5:47pm
A new vacation homeowner wonders if he can charge a fee to renters booking with a credit card. Find more tips and advice at the HomeAway Owner Community. [Download in iTunes]
Ask Christine #64: Can I Include a Boat with my Vacation Rental?
by Christine Karpinski
7 Jul 2010 at 11:53am
Christine explains how to confidently and safely include amenities like ATVs, golf carts,surfboards, bicycles, and even baby gear with your vacation rental.  Find more tips and advice at the HomeAway Owner Community. [Download in iTunes]
Investing in Vacation Rental Properties
by Christine Karpinski
28 Jun 2010 at 6:59pm
Christine talks with Dave Stech, a Las Vegas-area vacation rental investor. If you are thinking of investing in multiple vacation rental properties, this podcast is a must-listen. Find more tips and advice at the HomeAway Owner Community. [Download in iTunes]
Ask Christine #63: How to Prevent Guests from Moving Furniture?
by Christine Karpinski
21 Jun 2010 at 5:42pm
Although moved furniture can be a pain, Christine explains why it may not always be a bad thing.  Find moretips and advice at the HomeAway Owner Community. [Download in iTunes]
Ask Christine #62: New Vacation Rental With a Blank Calendar
by Christine Karpinski
8 Jun 2010 at 12:15pm
If you have a new vacation rental, most likely you also have a blank calendar. Learn how to make your property stand out amongst the often-rented properties even before the first booking. Find more tips and advice at the HomeAway Owner Community. [Download in iTunes]
Ask Christine #61: When Renters Want to See the Home Before Booking
by Christine Karpinski
25 May 2010 at 12:33pm
"Can we just stop by to check out the house before we book?" We've all had to face this question at some point! Christine will explain what's an appropriate answer. Find more tips and advice at the HomeAway Owner Community. [Download in iTunes] 
Renting to the VRBO Bear
by Christine Karpinski
4 May 2010 at 3:31pm
Kari Ann Gerlach has been renting her luxury property in Santa Barbara, California for about 2 years.  The second booking she ever accepted was actually for HomeAway executives traveling with the VRBO bear. If you haven't heard of it, learn more about it in Christine?s interview with Kari Ann. Find more tips and advice at the HomeAway Owner Community. [Download in iTunes]
Ask Christine #60: Which Comes First - the Contract or the Deposit?
by Christine Karpinski
29 Apr 2010 at 6:36pm
In reality, it?s probably not possible to get both the deposit and the signed contract simultaneously, so Christine will explain how she handles her own bookings. Find more tips and advice at the HomeAway Owner Community. [Download in iTunes]
Ask Christine #59: Should I Advertise One Rate for the Entire Year?
by Christine Karpinski
19 Apr 2010 at 5:56pm
Christine explains why the location of your property affects the answer to this question. Find more tips and advice at the HomeAway Owner Community. [Download in iTunes]
Ask Christine #58: Should You Meet and Greet with Renters at Check-In?
by Christine Karpinski
13 Apr 2010 at 1:00am
Are you on the fence about whether to meet with your renters at check-in or mail them the keys? Christine weighs in. Find more tips and advice at the HomeAway Owner Community. [Download in iTunes]
One-on-One with Austin Vacation Rental Owner, Jim Leonard
by Christine Karpinski
6 Apr 2010 at 3:24pm
Christine chats with Jim Leonard, a vacation homeowner in Austin, Texas who rented his condo for the first time during the SXSW music festival... to a rock band! Find more tips and advice at the HomeAway Owner Community. [Download in iTunes]
Ask Christine #57: Disclosing Your Rental Agreement Before the Booking
by Christine Karpinski
29 Mar 2010 at 6:09pm
Want to allow travelers to see your rental agreement before the booking has been completed but don't want to compromise your address or amenities? Find out how on this episode! Find more tips and advice at the HomeAway Owner Community.[Download in iTunes]
Copying is NOT the Sincerest Form of Flattery
by Christine Karpinski
22 Mar 2010 at 5:45pm
Surfside, S.C. vacation rental owner Penny Black Rudinger shares herexperience and solutions when another owner plagiarized her listing.Find more tips and advice at the HomeAway Owner Community.[Download in iTunes]