Download or read book Can I Retire Yet written by Darrow Kirkpatrick and published by StructureByDesign. This book was released on 2016-05-20 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You've worked hard, lived carefully, and saved diligently. You've reached major milestones and accumulated more assets than you dreamed possible, and yet you hesitate. ""Can I retire?"" This book will help answer that question by showing you.... The tools you need to live a secure and independent retirement, without worrying about money What you must know before leaving a career behind How much it will cost you to live in retirement, and how to manage your cash flow The current choices for retirement health care, including lesser-known but effective options The threat from inflation: two secrets that politicians and bankers will never admit A realistic assessment of the impact that income taxes will have on your retirement Social Security's role in your retirement: when you should claim and how much it's worth to you How to construct and manage an investment portfolio for income and growth in retirement About immediate annuities and why you need multiple sources of retirement income The key variables and unknowns in your retirement withdrawal equation Reviews of the best retirement calculators, and tips for how to use them accurately Beyond the simplistic 4% Rule to the latest research on safe withdrawal rates Realistic bracketing of your retirement savings needs, without over caution or overconfidence The history of economic cycles and the related asset classes for optimal retirement security A survey of strategies plus original research for how to orchestrate your retirement distributions A practical "retirement fuel gauge" alerting you to problems while you still have time to act Backup plans: the "lifeboat strategies" for ensuring you'll never be without essential income The 6 crucial questions to answer before you can retire The one, simple, powerful, non-financial reason that you can and should retire earlier than later

Download or read book How to Rent Vacation Properties by Owner written by Christine Hrib Karpinski and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this all-new, updated edition, author and speaker Christine Hrib-Karpinski takes readers through all the steps necessary to purchase and rent out a vacation home. This book contains practical, hands-on advice that shows the reader how to do it without property management companies, and keep 100 percent of the profits. It offers realistic strategies to create a situation in which renters pay the mortgage, while still allowing the owner several weeks a year in that little slice of paradise.

Download or read book Saving the Family Cottage written by Stuart Hollander and published by NOLO. This book was released on 2017-03-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Estate planning for family cottages and cabins When family members inherit a vacation home together, problems are often unavoidable, given that the new co-owners may have different financial circumstances or emotional attachments to the family cottage or cabin. But you can head off damaging family squabbles by developing a legal structure (typically an LLC) to take care of the business of ownership. Whether you’re planning to pass on a cottage to your children, or you’ve inherited a cabin with your siblings, Saving the Family Cottage provides practical, legal solutions for preserving a beloved family property for generations to come. You’ll learn how to: keep the peace (and avoid fights) among siblings over jointly-owned property prevent a family member from forcing a sale of the cottage or cabin keep your vacation home out of the hands of in-laws and creditors, and make a smooth transition from one generation’s ownership to the next. The fifth edition is updated to reflect current tax laws, including state property tax laws which affect choice of legal entity. It also includes an expanded discussion of legal issues when renting a family cottage or cabin on Airbnb, VRBO, or similar rental services.

Download or read book Vern Yip s Vacation at Home written by Vern Yip and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2019-08-27 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vern Yip, veteran interior designer from Trading Spaces and HGTV--and author of the NYT bestseller Vern Yip's Design Wise-- is back to reveal the design tricks and practices that will give any home a serene, luxury retreat-like feel. We've all heard that our home should be our sanctuary, but most of us fall short of that ideal. Too often, the reality is that our homes are just another place for stress and work. Now trusted HGTV and TLC interior designer Vern Yip is here to guide us on confidently creating a home where we can instantly feel relaxed and rejuvenated, while also reflecting our individual style and needs. In this lush, beautifully illustrated book, Vern shares the tips, tricks, and design principles that 5-star resorts and hotels use to help guests get into vacation mode, and shows how we can duplicate that sense of ease and relaxation (while fitting into our personal design flair). He also opens the doors to some of his clients' homes to show you how these key design principles can vary with different styles, tastes, and locations. With Vern's reassuring tone and clear, easy steps, readers can create spaces that can make everyday feel like vacation!

Download or read book Vacation Rental Success written by MR Joel Rasmussen and published by Mango Media. This book was released on 2013-05-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Converting residential property to vacation rentals is the great secret to creating real estate wealth, and you can learn how! Short term rentals can profoundly change the math of real estate investing, and author and successful owner Joel Rasmussen will show you the way. As the President and founder of one of North American's largest vacation rental owners associations, Rasmussen has seen the best and worst practices first hand, and condenses that knowledge into a no-nonsense book "packed with advice from some of the smartest people in our industry. Joel is a seasoned guide who is ready and willing to show you the way," - Brian Sharples, CEO and co-founder of HomeAway, Inc. the world's largest online vacation rental site. Joel will help you get in on the ground floor of an industry that is growing exponentially every year. Vacation Rental Success is the definitive handbook for those who are considering short-term property rentals either as an additional source of income, or the platform to redesign your lifestyle. This first book in the Vacation Rental Success series shows you everything you need to know to go 'From Start to Profit'.

Download or read book The Vacation Rental Book written by Jake Durrett and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-18 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Vacation Rental Book: A step-by-step guide to starting your vacation rental business today, experienced vacation rental hosts, Melissa Nichols and Jake Durrett, aim to give you the tools to start your own highly profitable vacation rental business using the Airbnb platform--even (and perhaps especially) if you're starting from scratch. In the book, Melissa and Jake not only tell you exactly how to be successful, but they also share anecdotes from their own experiences as well as a window into the world of financial freedom and passive income.In this book, you'll learn all about: - Exactly how to get started in your vacation rental journey- How to buy your first vacation rental property- How to set up and renovate your rental- How to set up your listing on the Airbnb platform- How to manage your vacation rental to truly make it passive income- And so much mor

Download or read book Young House Love written by Sherry Petersik and published by Artisan. This book was released on 2015-07-14 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.

Download or read book Vacation Homes and Perfect Weekend Hideaways written by Karen Howes and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 40 vacation homes from around the world, reflecting a wide range of cultures, styles and ways of life, feature in this book. From Sweden to South Africa, New England to Mexico and Mexico to Lamu, it reveals the extraordinary variety of places where people go to get away from it all.

Download or read book Airbnb For Dummies written by Symon He and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-03-10 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turn to the most-trusted guide to get started on your Airbnb adventure Airbnb For Dummies is here to help you prep your property and post your first listing on the wildly popular short-term rental site. Even if you don’t have a house, you can become an Airbnb host. A spare room at your place, a camper, a boat, a treehouse, a castle—you can turn just about anything into an Airbnb and earn additional income hosting guests. You can even offer tours around your hometown. This comprehensive resource helps you make your goals a reality, with details on how to get set up and navigate the platform and where to turn for info on local short-term rental rules, plus all the post-pandemic changes to travel and to Airbnb’s policies. Learn to attract adventurers from far and wide, with help from For Dummies experts. Decide whether becoming an Airbnb host is right for you Create an appealing listing on the Airbnb site and attract guests Host experiences and ensure the health and safety of guests Get positive reviews and improve your property’s visibility This book is especially for you, the first-time Airbnb host in need of a guide for creating a listing, keeping up a property, and attracting guests.

Download or read book How a Second Home Can Be Your Best Investment written by Tom Kelly and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2004-04-21 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strategies for lifelong, tax-free second home ownership This book explains how to invest profitably in a vacation or future retirement home. Featuring success stories from second home buyers and often-overlooked financing options, How a Second Home Can Be Your Best Investment provides dozens of strategies and proven how-to avenues for finding the perfect home that will eventually pay for itself. Real estate experts Tom Kelly and John Tuccillo show readers how to save thousands through exchanges and exemptions and include valuable Web resources for both second home buyers and real estate investors. Readers will discover how to: Choose a second home and location with maximum appreciation potential Use a vacation home as a cash cow rental Subdivide a property Minimize the hassle factor of an investment --while maximizing rental income

Download or read book Vern Yip s Design Wise written by Vern Yip and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2016-09-13 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered exactly how high to hang your artwork? How about the light fixture over your dining table? Do you know how to ideally size a rug for any room, or the best way to arrange your furniture? Trusted designer Vern Yip answers these questions, and more, by revealing the right formulas and measurements that can make any room feel just "right." And once you know these key design principles, you're free to confidently create a home that uniquely celebrates your needs and style. Vern shares his favorite insider tips, and opens his doors to show how he's made them work in his own beloved homes. Vern Yip's Design Wise provides both the inspiration and the clear, essential guidelines you need to create a home that perfectly reflects you.

Download or read book Guest Book written by Teresa Rother and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-02 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Guest Book is the perfect logbook for visitors to your rental property. Guests can record name, arrival and departure dates as well as special notes about the property and other accommodations. This rustic designed logbook has plenty of space to record information regarding restaurants, shopping, or local attractions. Features: Guest Name Contact Number Traveled From Date Departed Weather Favorite Thing About The Property Favorite Memories From Your Stay Activities I Enjoyed The Most Places I Would Recommend Special Message To The Host Details: Size: 8.5" x 8.5" Pages: 104 Paperback Matte finish Order this book today as a special keepsake for your rental properties. Great gift for bed and breakfast owners, Airbnb, cottage and cabin rentals, lake house, and vacation properties.

Download or read book The Vacation Rental Goldmine written by Chris Debusk and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-09-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For novice and experienced vacation rental owners alike, this book offers strategies to get the most from the rental property by ensuring great guest experiences through the detailed instructions.

Download or read book Your Vacation Home written by Rich Binsacca and published by Home Planners, LLC. This book was released on 2001-03 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your Vacation Home is a comprehensive volume that helps you create your own retreat for long weekends and week-long stays away from home, whether in the mountains, near a small rural town, on the ocean or at a lakeshore. It starts with proper planning and preparation, including a Lifestyle Profile serving as the foundation for the actual design and construction of your second home. But it also outlines the fiscal details, from determining what you can afford, to financing your project, as well as methods for determining the location and actual site of your vacation home. Tips for selecting a contractor and a description of the home building process and lingo follow a description of the wide range of design options (and how to choose the best one). Book jacket.

Download or read book The Rental Game written by Maureen Regan and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-12-26 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Homeowners, you may think it's easy to rent your second home yourself and save money paid to a professional vacation rental agency. But is this your best alternative? "The Rental Game, Winning with a Professional Vacation Rental Team", delves into this. Then decide if a professional rental team is the right choice or if you should rent it yourself. For vacation rental agencies, the book reinforces what they do well. It's a tool to be placed in the hands of every owner. 'The Rental Game' benchmarks the best of vacation rental management.

Download or read book Build a Rental Property Empire written by Mark Ferguson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I finally got a chance to purchase and read your book (Build a Rental Property Empire). It was easy to read and practical and pragmatic - and I liked it enough to give a copy to my son who is just starting out with his real estate investing and also to two of my investor clients as closing gifts."-SharonLearn the best way to invest in rental properties in this 300 plus page book written by real estate investor Mark Ferguson (owns more than 100,000 sqft of rentals). This book gives you the exact details on how to finance, find, analyze, manage, and even sell rental properties. Where other books lack the details on how to actually make money in real estate, this book is all about the details. It is written by someone who has been investing in real estate for over 15 years and is still investing today. If you are having trouble figuring out how to find the right properties, how to finance them, where to buy properties, or how to buy with little cash, this books tells you how to overcome those obstacles. If you can't find your answer in the book, Mark even gives away his email address where you can ask him directly. Mark is a successful rental property owner, fix and flipper and real estate broker. Mark has sold over 1,000 houses as a broker, flipped over 155 houses, and owns his own office Blue Steel Real Estate. Mark bought his first rental property on his own in December 2010 and now has 19 rentals (commercial and residential). He has fix and flipped houses since 2001 and been a real estate agent since 2001 as well. Over the years, he has learned the best way to find rentals, get great deals, manage properties, finance properties, find great markets and build wealth with rentals. In this book, Mark gives you all the information you need to be a successful rental property investor. Mark also started Investfourmore.com, a real estate blog with over 35,000 subscribers and millions of visitors. He is known for his straight to the point writing that is easy to understand and full of insight. This book is not full of theories and made up stories. It contains real-world case studies and information on investing from an investor actively investing in today's market (2017). Here are just a few of the topics covered: · Why rental properties will help you retire faster than other investments· The risks of investing in rentals· How to determine what a good rental property is· How to determine what type of rental to buy· How to get a great deal on properties· How to finance rentals, even if you have more than 4 or more than 10· How to invest in rentals with less cash· How to repair and maintain properties· How to manage rentals or find a property manager· What are the best exit strategies· How to buy rental properties when your market is too expensiveThis book has been revised a number of times to reflect current market conditions and changes in Mark's strategy.

Download or read book The Vacation Rental Bible written by David Mencel and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.