Vacation Rentals Blogs

Sonoma County has recently banned Vacation rentals in some specific areas but it is still possible to find very profitable vacation rentals in Sonoma county. In this blog post we identify the top performing properties in some of the key Sonoma County markets

Where are the best locations to invest in a vacation rental in Sonoma County? The key is to find the best locations with a property that is eligible to be rentable. In this blog post we analyze the income potential for 8 key vacation rental markets. 

Last year over 500 homes were sold with pools. But how much does it cost to build a pool in Sonoma county? What are the different options and features you can choose from?

Finding a property for sale that is eligible for a vacation rental permit just go easier as Sonoma County realtor launches new website for vacation rental properties for sale. 

Finding a vacation rental property to purchase requires a deep understanding of all the rules. In the blog post we highlight 10 properties that qualify in areas from Russian River to the popular towns of Healdsburg and Sebastopol

Sonoma County's new vacation rental ordinance is changing the map. Discover the 8 areas where qualifying properties still exist — and how to find one.

Profitable properties is a new book writing by the Author of best selling book Optimize Your BnB. This is a guide to wow to plan and set up a profitable vacation rental in Sonoma County

With new rules about to come into force, it is harder than ever to find a great vacation rental. However, if you know where to look, there are some great properties for every budget from $700k to $4m

With a new Vacation rental ordinance on the way, where are the best places to buy a vacation rental that will qualify under the new rules. This is an insiders guide to beating the moratorium

Sonoma County has voted on the latest changes to the vacation rental rules which will come into effect when the current moratorium ends in May 2023

As Sonoma County puts a moratorium on the issuing of vacation rental market, a lot of people are turning to the mid term rental market. 

Who are the best vacation rental management companies in Sonoma County? How much do they charge? We discuss the choices

Buying a vacation rental is a big decision with lots of obstacles to navigate. Dan and Tiffany had a dream to set one up. Read their story from beginning to end

Today, May 10th 2022, Sonoma County has introduced a 45 day moratorium on issuing vacation rental permits and are not processing any permits submitted after March 17th

Sonoma County is about to change the Short term rental laws and introduce a vacation rental license but decided to push out a decision until later this year. What are the likely changes in the sonoma county vacation rental rules

Where is the best place to buy a vacation rental property in Sonoma County? It's a fine balance between the most income, the cheapest house prices and the best capital appreciation

With the 2021 housing market favoring sellers over buyers, many homes sold for considerably over asking price. These 10 homes were the homes that attracted the highest prices over asking in 2021

Finding the best place to purchase a vacation rental in Sonoma County is not an easy decision. There are five key considerations that will help you make the right choice.

Finding a property that can be operated as a vacation rental in Sonoma County is one thing but once you have bought it, you then need to apply for a permit. This article explains the pitfalls

How much can you earn from a vacation rental in Sonoma County? Finding a good vacation rental investment property is complex. This is the first in a series of blogs exploring the best performing vacation rentals in Healdsburg, Sebastopol, Sonoma and Guerneville.

Finding a great vacation rental in Sonoma County is not easy because of the ever changing and complex rules. Here are 10 of my favorite vacation rentals my clients have either purchased or bid on this year. 

How do you decide where is the best place to buy a vacation rental property in Sonoma County? It's all about trying to balance the income potential with the capital cost of the home. 

Understanding the Sonoma County vacation rental rules is just one part of buying a successful vacation rental. Here are ten things you need to know before you buy

Sonoma County Vacation rental rules change again. this time Russian River and a small area in Sonoma are impacted but the cap is lifted off the rest of the county