The Vacation Rental Bible

New for 2020! Have you ever dreamed of owning a vacation property that pays for itself? In today's market, platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo have made this not only possible, but easy to execute successfully. Already own a rental property? This book can teach you how to analyze your financial performance, study your competition, and improve your guest relations to improve your profitability. You'll learn how to: - Find a suitable property - Build a budget (including downloadable Excel sample budgets) - Prepare for rental guests - Create and maintain your online listing - Manage income and cash flow Additional Topics This book also provides guides on how to earn 5-star reviews, maximize search engine optimization, deal with difficult guests, and even includes a bonus chapter on improving your real estate photography. Whether you list on Airbnb, Vrbo, Homeaway, or through a professional property manager or even your own website, the tips and tricks in this book can help you take management of your property to the next level.

This book is different from all the other books you've read about Internet marketing in three main ways: 1. This book was written for business owners, not IT geeks. Anybody can understand it. 2. All the useless information about "the history of the Internet" and other similar topics were left out. This is a clutter-free step-by-step tutorial that shows you exactly what you need to do to become successful online. 3. This book takes a holistic approach to Internet marketing. Covering everything from Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Social Media Marketing (SMM), Pay-Per-Click (PPC), Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) and Website Design; this book shows you all the available tools and tactics and helps you figure out which ones will work best for your business. This is the most comprehensive guide to Internet marketing you'll ever read.

Whether it's a desire to make some extra money, buy the latest set of golf clubs, or start a new business, people around the world "do it eBay." With a community of more than 135 million people around the world every day, eBay is the World's Online Marketplace. In this definitive resource, ultimate eBay insider Jim Griffith-aka "Griff"-tells you everything you need to know to become a successful buyer and seller and to navigate the changes and improvements recently introduced to the eBay Web site. In this indispensable manual-authorized by eBay and featuring the very latest formats, screen shots, protocols, and etiquette-the eBay Guru provides a comprehensive blueprint for: Navigating the Web site, including advice for first-time Internet users, eBay's new features: how to make the most of them, Placing a bid, step-by-step, Putting items up for sale, step-by-step, Special bonus chapter on starting and running your own successful eBay business Plus: Changes and additions to eBay procedures and policies, Tricks of the trade from successful eBay buyers and sellers, Strategies for safe, secure, hassle-free eBay buying and selling, Tips and shortcuts for even the most technologically challenged, Case studies and success stories about people whose lives have been changed by eBay. Whether you're a first-time user or an online pro, The Official eBay Bible is the only guide you need to shop and sell with the best of them. Book jacket.

The single legal resource every homeowner should have at hand . . . THE HOMEOWNER'S LEGAL BIBLE Owning a home is a dream come true for millions of Americans. But there's more to being a homeowner than just finding and financing the right house. In fact, closing on your new home is only the beginning of a long involvement with what is probably the most valuable asset you'll ever own. A multitude of legal issues-including taxation, insurance, and financial considerations-can and will arise over the course of the life of your home, and you'd better be prepared to deal with them. This book is the ultimate resource for responsible homeowners, designed to help you avoid pitfalls and take full advantage of the considerable benefits of being a homeowner. Every vital legal topic of homeownership is covered, including: * Buying your home, from financing to closing * Tax ramifications and advantages of homeownership * Insuring your home against liability and protecting it with security measures * Leasing or renting your home to tenants * Selling your home * Estate planning and bequeathing your home to an heir * And much more So put The Homeowner's Legal Bible on your shelf and put your mind at ease, because you'll be prepared to deal with any complication-or opportunity-that comes your way.

Master the world of SEO and promote your Airbnb listing like a pro! Do you have a holiday home, bed and breakfast, or a short term rental, and you want to turn it into lucrative side-income? Are you looking for the latest tips and tricks for levelling up your Airbnb business and crafting the perfect online presence? Do you want to discover cutting-edge Airbnb advice from an experienced Airbnb expert? Then this book is for you. Airbnb offers you a wonderful opportunity for turning your empty space into a year-round source of income. It lets you meet new people, make the most of real estate investing, and turn your rental property into a money-making machine. But with so much competition and tons of listings online, how can you create an eye-catching presence and promote your new business? Written by seasoned Airbnb expert Alex Wong, best-selling author of Airbnb Listing Hacks and The Airbnb Superhost Checklist, this powerful and practical handbook arms you with the must-know advice you need to become an Airbnb Superhost and master the world of SEO to kickstart your new profitable business. Containing absolutely everything you need to know about creating the perfect online listing, building an eye-catching profile, ranking higher in Airbnb search, and even how to set up house rules and provide your guests with an experience they won't forget, this handbook will help you go from complete beginner to Airbnb expert in next to no time! Here's just a little of what you'll find inside: ✅ The Ultimate Checklist For Providing The Perfect Guest Experience ✅ Creative Amenity Ideas To Add a Unique Flair To Your BnB or Vacation Rental Property ✅ Powerful Tips For Creating an Attention-Grabbing Airbnb Listing ✅ How to Optimize Your Listing and Description to Generate More Bookings ✅ Must-Know Advice For Keywords, Pricing, and The Ultimate Host Profile ✅ 7 Ingenious Ways To Take Striking Photos (Plus How To Avoid Bad Ones) ✅ Creating House Rules, Guidebooks, and a Ton of Handy FAQs ✅ And Much More… Whether you're a brand-new host and you're just getting started, or if you're a seasoned pro looking for some extra tips and tricks, The Airbnb SEO Superhost Bible provides you with a comprehensive exploration of Airbnb fundamentals. If you've been searching for the best way to optimize your listing, stand out from the crowd, attract more guests, and level up your business, then this ultimate Airbnb playbook is your ticket to building a profitable, enjoyable, and deeply rewarding business. Ready to become an Airbnb pro? Then scroll up and grab your copy today!

Master PowerPoint and improve your presentation skills-with one book! It's no longer enough to have slide after slide of text, bullets, and charts. It's not even enough to have good speaking skills if your PowerPoint slides bore your audience. Get the very most out of all that PowerPoint 2010 has to offer while also learning priceless tips and techniques for making good presentations in this new PowerPoint 2010 Bible. Well-known PowerPoint expert and author Faithe Wempen provides formatting tips; shows you how to work with drawings, tables, and SmartArt; introduces new collaboration tools; walks you through five special presentation labs; and more. Coverage includes: A First Look at PowerPoint What Makes a Great Presentation? Creating and Saving Presentation Files Creating Slides and Text Boxes Working with Layouts, Themes, and Masters Formatting Paragraphs and Text Boxes Correcting and Improving Text Creating and Formatting Tables Drawing and Formatting Objects Creating SmartArt Diagrams Using and Organizing Clip Art Working with Photographic Images Working with Charts Incorporating Content from Other Programs Adding Sound Effects, Music, and Soundtracks Incorporating Motion Video Creating Animation Effects and Transitions Creating Support Materials Preparing for a Live Presentation Designing User-Interactive or Self-Running Presentations Preparing a Presentation for Mass Distribution Sharing and Collaborating Customizing PowerPoint Presenting Content Without Bulleted Lists Adding Sound and Movement to a Presentation Creating a Menu-Based Navigation System Creating a Classroom Game It's the book you need to succeed with PowerPoint 2010 and your next live presentation!