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
HomeAway.com's Christine Karpinski, author of the two books, How To Rent Vacation Properties By Owner and Profit From Your Vacation Home Dream interviews experts for the latest tips, news, facts and figures on the Vacation Rental Industry. Christine Karpinski is the Director of Owner Community for HomeAway, Inc. In this role, she educates second home owners on all aspects of running a successful vacation rental business. Christine leverages the company's leading position in vacation rentals 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 beach 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 at HomeAway.com, she's 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 #28: How Often Should I Update My Listing?
by Christine Karpinski
5 Jan 2009 at 9:52am
Christine explains the benefits of updating your vacation rental listing.
Ask Christine #27: Should I Accept Pets?
by Christine Karpinski
29 Dec 2008 at 9:13am
Christine shares her opinions on the benefits of accepting pets at your vacation rental and addresses the concern about guests with allergies.
One-on-One with Big Sky, MT Vacation Rental Owner Tim Hart
by Christine Karpinski
22 Dec 2008 at 9:54am
Christine interviews Tim Hart about his experience as a vacation rental owner and real estate agent in Big Sky, Montana.
Ask Christine #26: Describing Your Vacation Rental's Location
by Christine Karpinski
15 Dec 2008 at 2:25pm
Christine explains the importance of detailed location information in your listing and what specifics you should highlight.
Buying an Investment Property in Minnesota
by Christine Karpinski
8 Dec 2008 at 12:25pm
Christine interviews real estate agent and vacation rental owner, Brenda Schiemo-Smith about the real estate market in Minnesota and operating her lakeshore vacation rentals.
One-on-One with Kona, HI Vacation Rental Owner, David Michael
by Christine Karpinski
5 Dec 2008 at 9:23am
Christine chats with Kona, HI vacation rental owner, David Michael, about his experience and successes as an owner of a large vacation home.
Ask Christine #25: Is It Okay to Leave a Family Photo?
by Christine Karpinski
25 Nov 2008 at 8:52am
Christine addresses the balance between personal items and guest comfort.
Ask Christine #24: Should You Hire Models for Property Photos?
by Christine Karpinski
17 Nov 2008 at 9:49am
Christine answers the common question of whether you should feature people in photos of your vacation property.
Ask Christine #23: Examples of Listings
by Christine Karpinski
10 Nov 2008 at 12:31pm
Christine tells owners how they can learn what makes a good listing by visiting Listings 101 on the Owner Community.
Mortgaging and Refinancing Vacation Homes, Part 2
by Christine Karpinski
3 Nov 2008 at 12:58pm
In her second interview with David Motley, President of Colonial Savings, Christine discusses the current mortgage situation, tips for buying vacation homes, and options for refinancing.
Ask Christine #22: Beachfront or Not?
by Christine Karpinski
27 Oct 2008 at 11:00am
Christine addresses the question of how to advertise your condo if your complex is beachfront but your unit doesn't face the beach.
Ask Christine #21: How the Economy is Affecting the Vacation Rental Industry
by Christine Karpinski
24 Oct 2008 at 8:46am
Christine addresses how an uncertain economy and gas prices could affect your vacation home rentals.
Buying an Investment Property in Taos, NM
by Christine Karpinski
13 Oct 2008 at 1:16pm
Christine talks about the real estate and vacation rental market in Taos, NM with real estate agent Peter Lora.
One-on-One with La Jolla, CA Vacation Rental Owner, Mireya Schmidt
by Christine Karpinski
9 Oct 2008 at 1:14pm
Christine talks with Mireya Schmidt about her background as both a real estate agent and vacation rental owner of multiple properties.
One-on-One with Palm Springs, CA Vacation Rental Owner Gregg Rapp
by Christine Karpinski
22 Sep 2008 at 5:55am
Christine talks with Gregg Rapp about the excitement and challenges of renting a high-end vacation home that has attracted celebrity guests.