“OPMA’s mission lies in promoting the value of the rental experience through on-site rental property management companies versus rental management companies and individual owners who lack an on-property presence,” said Paul Wohlford, president of OPMA.
Association's Board approves efforts to battle unlawful business practices within the self-managed rental sector Panama City Beach, Fla. (January 13, 2014) – In a major industry development the Onsite Property Management Association (OPMA), which represents over 32,000 professionally managed lodging properties, recently announced its full backing and support of industry initiatives to both highlight and [...]
Tracey Heffernan of Yahoo presents the risks travelers expose themselves to when using online marketplaces such as VRBO to book their accommodations: "This do-it-yourself approach has put dozens of properties in one location, often at a steal of a rate, but some travelers have also realized that such bargains come at a risk. Without professional [...]
BookbyOwner.com reports "The vacation rental business lends itself to Do-It-Yourself types: we do our own marketing, we fix our own leaks, we handle our own accounting. But this self-sufficient mentality stands out to me as both our strongest asset and our greatest downfall." Read the full story HERE.
Which one is right for you? Many billions of dollars have been spent in the US in an effort to kindle the “Do it yourself” spirit. There are many success stories in the world of owner operated vacation rentals. One of the most popular means with which to present your vacation property is a website [...]