Breckenridge is a dream destination for many, but affording all of your favorite activities while you’re in town can be tough if you’re on a shoestring budget.

Market downturns are terrifying for vacation rental owners. Things could be going better than ever with your short-term rental business and then, all of the sudden, the market changes and you find occupancy and revenue dropping lower than it ever has before. The key thing to remember, however, is that these downturns tend to be fairly temporary, and if you can get through them and come out the other side, your business will be all the stronger for it.

Smart home technology has revolutionized the way that homeowners oversee their properties, and these nifty gadgets have taken the vacation rental industry by storm. Not only can smart home devices enhance your property’s security and make life more convenient for guests, they can add more long-term value to your home, since most of these installations are permanent.

Vacationing in the mountains of Park City is even better when you bring your whole family along. Teaching your kids how to safely navigate the slopes for the very first time is a rite of passage for any skier or boarder, but there’s a ton more to do in Park City than skiing. Whether you’re a fan of flying high over the mountain on the Flying Eagle Zipline or you want to teach your kids about the history of this mining town at the Park City Museum, there’s an activity for every personality available in the area.

Park City is known throughout the world for its world-class skiing and snowboarding, but that doesn’t mean that this snowy mountain town is a one-season-wonder. Even if you decide to visit during the summertime or when the leaves are changing, there’s always something entertaining and fun to do while you’re in the mountains. Today we’ve got you covered with a list of some of the best activities to enjoy in spring, summer, and fall in Park City.

More and more, those who work from home are deciding to use their newfound freedom from the office to explore snowy destinations like Park City, Utah. After all, who doesn’t want to spend a morning in meetings, then go ski the slopes in the afternoon? It’s an enviable position to be in. When digital nomads need a place to work from, there’s a few options in Park City, so we’ve gathered a list of our top 6 best coworking spots in this quaint little mountain town.

This year, worries of a recession loom, and travel attitudes are shifting in the wake of these strong headwinds. But it isn’t all doom and gloom for the short-term rental market–predictions for supply and demand are optimistic and continue to display promise for the year ahead.

For short-term rental owners, pricing your property can be one of the toughest parts of setting yourself up for success. While many owners may opt for the simplest strategy, like setting one price and forgetting it, this can mean losing out on a ton of revenue and bookings. If your average nightly rate is too low, for instance, you might not even be able to cover your operating expenses and make a profit. While if your price is too high, you won’t be getting the bookings that you’d hoped for and will lose out on the revenue you expected to make.

At LocalVR, we don’t just look at the short-term. Instead, our view stretches out far longer than that–we strive to establish and maintain relationships with our clients through the years, not just for a few months. In order to create that kind of connection, the 4th pillar of the 4 Pillars of Property Preservation is our commitment to Value Alignment. Aligning our values with our owners and our guests helps us provide a sense of satisfaction to those who have entrusted their properties to us.

Furnishing and styling a vacation rental is not as easy as it may seem from the lens of an outsider to the short-term rental world. It’s more than just finding random art or picking matching furniture sets–there’s a balance to be struck.

Mountain biking is quickly gaining popularity with people who love outdoor adventures, and Breckenridge is full of trails to delight any level of biker, whether you’re the earliest beginner or an experienced expert looking for a challenging route. For novices who want to up their skill before they dare touch the harder trails, we’ve put together a list of 5 of the easiest and most scenic biking trails in the Breckenridge area that won’t overwhelm a beginner.

AirBnB has reigned supreme in the vacation rental industry for some time now. There’s little argument that becoming highly-ranked and visible on this site is a huge determining factor in jam-packing bookings on your short-term rental. Unlocking the secrets behind the search algorithm on AirBnB can turn into a puzzle, but there is one way to improve your visibility: becoming an AirBnB Superhost.

Technology fuels innovation, and here at LocalVR, the vital importance of technology cannot be overstated. That’s why the 3rd (and perhaps most critical) pillar of our 4 Pillars of Property Preservation is focused on the technology that drives our expert property management services. Automation not only ensures that our team (Pillar 1) and systems (Pillar 2) work together for the betterment of your property, it also allows us to improve our overall efficiency and gives us the ability to provide even more value for our property owners.

In the hospitality industry, the process of upselling services and experiences to guests has long been known as a way to not only enhance guest experience but also to increase the amount of revenue earned from each guest booking. Now, savvy short-term rental owners are hopping on the upselling train to stand out from the competition and improve their bottom line. At the same time, upselling creates a more guest-focused stay that can lead to a plethora of positive, five-star reviews and return bookings.

In our 4 Pillars of Property Preservation blog, we took a look at how each of the 4 pillars uphold LocalVR’s promise of property preservation and provide long-term value to homeowners.

There's nothing like taking a vacation to the mountains to get away from it all, but planning a trip to Breckenridge for more than a few days can be a difficult task, especially when life and work get busy. That’s why we've taken all of the worry and planning out of your next trip to Breckenridge with our perfect 3-day schedule, covering all of the activities and fun you should enjoy, even on a short trip to the mountains.

In our overview of the 4 Pillars of Property Preservation, we took a broad lens to examine how each of these pillars uphold LocalVR’s foundation to preserve long-term property value for the homeowners we serve while maximizing revenue on their real estate investments.

The vacation rental industry is booming, and many homeowners in popular destinations are capitalizing on this opportunity to put their homes on short-term rental sites. But with so much competition out there hoping for a slice of the vacation rental profits, it can be difficult to stand out on sites like AirBnB and VRBO, especially if you’re doing all of the work yourself.

When you make the leap towards purchasing a short-term rental property and see big returns in a short amount of time, it can be tempting to want to purchase a slew of homes to maximize your revenue. However, there are a few pros and cons to owning multiple vacation rentals–it’s not an easy endeavor, by any means, but it can be rewarding.

So you’re planning a wintertime vacation to beautiful Breckenridge, Colorado–who wouldn’t be pumped to race down the slopes in the gorgeous Rocky Mountains? Before you you jump into your next ski adventure in Colorado, however, we have a few dos and don’ts that will help you make this vacation one that you will remember forever. While none of these are hard and fast rules to follow, leaning on the side of the ‘dos’ will ensure that your trip is planned out as well as it can be.