VRBO – all about

RBO was started in 1995.    VRBO was purchased by HomeWay in 2006 and they joined forces.  VRBO is a pretty solid rental platform,  It is the second one used by many Hosts.  In many parts of the country VRBO is the #1 supplier of renters.  VRBO has over 1 million homes worldwide in 190 countries.  

VRBO Pro's

VRBO and Airbnb act very similar.  Many people live VRBO more as it is more intuitive.  VRBO has a user friendly mobile app that will allow you to run your rental.

Pro's Con's
Great source of renters
Great revenue potential
Fairly easy to manage
Review process for hosts and Guests
You set the schedule
Automated messaging
Fees are higher
Hosting is hard work
Property damage is not easy to recover

VRBO Cons

VRBO does not have the insurance to cover claims. 

VRBO does not have the opportunity to rent out different rooms to different guests.

VRBO seems to have higher fees.

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Author: Bobl

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