This is a complete, up-to-date guide focusing on practical steps anyone can take to own a vacation home and transform it into a successful rental business. The author, Lois D. Applegate, provides hands-on advice on every aspect of the vacation property market in order to make it easy for both the newbie and seasoned, second-home owner. Discover what factors to consider when renting out your getaway property, how to maintain both your investment and your business, how to attract renters and create the relationships that will turn them into returning customers, and a lot more intricacies in the home rental field. This guide is an easy read from beginning to end and can be used as a reference manual that will make your everyday, home business management a breeze.