Outer Banks Property Management

Perhaps one of the most forgotten aspects of vacation home ownership is preventive maintenance.  Preventive maintenance can take many forms, from simple replacement of silverware to proactively purchasing a new roof or siding.

It is hard to determine how much money is saved through preventive maintenance put over the life of vacation home ownership but it can be significant.  Even the minorest of problems properly addressed early can save untolds amount down the line.

There are several times a year when it can be easiest to perform maintenance.  Spending a couple days in the spring before the season begins can save your first guests any discomfort.  Repeat guests are definitely a cornerstone of maximizing yout home’s profits.  A couple days prior to the season allows you to catch anything minor or major, plan any projects you need to do or have done.  It also is a great time to get estimmates for any work that you notice needs to be done.

The fall offers a excellent opportunity to address any issues your home may have suffered from being rented all season.  Often minor repairs and upkeep will prevent anything major from happening.  Often minor painting or spackling may be needed.  If you are going to address any major projects often the fall is the best time.  You have the longest period of low rents.

Keeping up with a year round maintenance plan can be difficult but the long term financial rewards from keeping up make it worthwhile.  Spend the time and money now, and enjoy more money in the end.  Doesn’t get any simpler.

Location’s impact on buying an Outer Banks vacation rental home

We have all heard that famous real estate saying: Location, location, location. It holds very true for those looking for an Outer Banks vacation rental home. If you are like most vacation rental home owners, you will purchase the home to use when it’s not being rented. Depending on how often you rent the home, it can be from a few days to most of the year that is available for your use.

The more time you spend in your home, the more important the location will be to you. Location is definitely the biggest factor determining price. Anything on the water will cost you the most. The ocean will be more expensive than the sound, which is pricier than lake front. For homes not located on the water, generally prices run from East to West. The closer you are to the ocean, the more it’s going to cost.

Location of your vacation rental will also play a large part in how well it will rent. Generally Outer Banks vacation homes fill up from East to West. Oceanfront’s go first, then working westward until you reach homes located west of US-158. This is a pretty broad generalization, as many factors will determine for how much or how often your home will rent. If you are looking to have a home that generates higher rental income and not looking to spend too much time in, definitely consider oceanfront.

The difference in total weeks rented between an oceanfront home and any other location on the island can be staggering. Many travelers, especially in the off-season, only want to stay in a home that offers ocean views. This can generate lots of extra rental income from home owners who attempt to capitalize on it.

If your home is primarily for you to enjoy with the renting of it being primarily to keep the expenses down, you may want to consider homes that are sound front, semi-oceanfront, or located on the east side of US-158. Many of the homes are priced considerably lower than oceanfront, and if needed, can rent well in the off-season.

If you are currently in the market for an Outer Banks vacation rental, it is a great time to buy. Prices are down and rentals are up. If you have any questions about the Outer Banks Rental Market, I would be glad to answer them, Contact.