For those of you that own vacation rentals, do you know of where a person can find the data on local markets related to VR?

I will be investigating other services/marketing, I'm currently reading through Matt Landeau's VR Marketing info and applying things little by little.

There are some BP members doing some good business with VR's there.

Hey @Ian McHenry The VR business is ripe for yield management. 

Since we are building a spec house in San Clemente, CA, within a mile to the beach and Metrolink station, I was curious about the potential it would have as a VR (Vacation Rental) and pulled this off both VRBO and Airbnb for the summer months, and whether it would make sense for an investor.

For me I evaluate a VR on- does it have a basic kitchen so I don't have to eat out all the time- can I walk or easily access public transport (ie how convenient is it to the attractions I want to visit, city centre, beach, etc)- does it have any special character (castle, farmhouse, typical local style)Are there areas outside of Italy that you feel would be good investments?

I usually just bank or reinvest it.Also realize your AirBnB is likely to slow down significantly in the winterI think the question is how are you dealing with 1st time guests when booking through airbnb and other VR sites?  

I still have a few clients, and have started investing in properties myself in VR friendly areas - we now own 4. 

After the second one I decided to take a break and have been buy up raw ground in locations I want to build new VR's. 

Would you be willing to discuss your experience (hoa and state regulations for short term VR, zoning, etc)?