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Expertise
I can answer questions about the ins and outs of vacation home ownership and the rental of vacation homes. I have managed residential rental property since 1983, both for myself and for others. I have taught property management and provided seminars and training at the local, state and national levels.
Experience in the area
I am a licensed real estate broker in California. I have managed vacation homes for myself and for others for over 25 years. I currently am the managing broker at Monterey Bay Property Management.
Organizations
I am a member of the National Association of Realtors, the National Association of Residential Property Managers, and the Vacation Rental Managers' Association, among others.
Publications
Articles I have written currently appear at www.CaliforniaLandlordSolutions.com and have appeared in a number of real estate and property management publications.
Education/Credentials
Bachelor's degree, two masters' degrees, and most importantly, the School of Hard Knocks!
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geoff | 11/16/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the additional ideas. Much appreciated! |
| susan | 10/01/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks so much for the information. We ..... |
| Magioula | 07/27/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Great response. Thanks. |
| Breann | 12/28/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Wow! Great reply, made perfect sense and ..... |
| Mary | 08/09/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you, Jan for your prompt response ..... |
Recent Answers from Jan Leasure
2011-11-15 Renting out a Holiday Villa:
Hello, Geoff, It sounds like a wonderful property! First, I would not be so sure that "nobody would want to rent the place outside the summer months." There are lots of people in the vacation
2011-09-30 Summer vacation home:
Susan, you are in luck! Since the economic downturn in this country, the number of available vacation homes has increased dramatically in a wide variety of locations, as people look for ways to create
2011-01-28 HOA rejects less than 30 days vacation rentals:
Hi, Monica! Well, I can easily relate to your problem, as I manage property in lots of HOAs that have similar requirements. It seems to me that you have several options. One would be to
2010-12-27 Vacation Rental Complaints:
Ahhh, the joys of vacation rental ownership! Breann, you and your husband are experiencing the same trials and tribulations that are experienced by all vacation rental owners sooner or later, and certainly
2010-12-16 Vacation rental marketing:
Hi, Thomas, The owner-operated vacation rental market in the U.S. is dominated by www.VRBO.com and www.HomeAway.com (both owned by the same entity). For example, in a Google search of "vacation rentals
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