Podcasts
VRS033 – Fiji Vacation Rental Owner and Writer – Beth Carson
One of the great benefits of creating this podcast is that I get to speak to so many experienced owners on so many different topics. I also get to hear about their fabulous locations and properties. My guest in this episode may be in one of the most coveted spots in the world with a vacation home in Fiji.
Writer, publisher, realty investor and former travel agent, Beth Carson, shares her story of how she designed and built Starfish Blue on Fiji’s Suncoast, and expands on her unique philosophy of hospitality that has helped create a hugely successful buisness on the other side of the world. She makes some great points about the importance of being a host from the beginning to end of the rental process and shares insights on managing a vacation rental from a distance.
A regular speaker on vacation rentals at the International Living conferences, Beth talks about the what prospective new owners should consider before buying in a far-flung location, or even closer to home.
We also discuss Beth’s newest project, the online magazine, Vacation Rental Travels . The second edition has just been published and I highly recommend subscribing – it’s free!
Included in this episode:
- Beth’s Secret Sauce for creating a successful VR business
- How Starfish Blue maintains an 85% occupancy rate
- The importance of knowing your booking windows and maximising their impact
- Where to consider buying in the international market
- Why you should ‘follow the backpackers’
- Why you should buy in the off-season & other tips on international buying
- The ‘lipstick deal’ and how that can make money
- How to host a travel writer and be featured in Vacation Rental Travels
- How to subscribe to the free Vacation Rental Travels magazine and enter a draw for a free stay at Beth’s Fiji home!
Sites mentioned
Starfish Blue on the Suncoast of Fiji
Vacation Rental Travels – free subscription
International Living
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