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Should You Sell Your Vacation Rental Management Company Now—or Build It for 3 More Years?

September 18, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

If guest emergencies, homeowner retention, and vendor coordination rely entirely on your cell phone, buyers view the business as high risk. Replace yourself operationally first.

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AI Is Changing How Vacation Rentals Are Found—and That Changes the Value of Your Data

September 18, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Shift web copy from generic adjectives (“cozy retreat”) to conversational, intent-based Q&A blocks addressing specific use cases (e.g., “Is this home suitable for three remote workers taking simultaneous Zoom calls?”).

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Florida Vacation Rental Management in 2026: Why Professional Operators Are Pulling Ahead

September 18, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

The Florida vacation rental business isn’t disappearing. It is becoming more professional. Florida recorded 143.3 million visitors in 2025, but the briefing describes a “K-shaped” market in which disciplined operators are separating themselves from operators still relying on older models. The important question for a vacation rental management company owner isn’t simply: “How many properties […]

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The One Sentence in a Vacation Rental Management Agreement That Can Add Massive Value to Your Business

August 23, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

When a buyer is financing an acquisition, the lender wants to understand whether the cash flow being used to repay the loan is durable.

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The Largest Driver of Value: Owner Contracts and Retention Rates

August 20, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Many smaller vacation rental management companies operate with month-to-month contracts because owners believe they create flexibility.

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