When do rental inquiries/reservations start trickling in?

[Sheila]

:clap_1: Congrats Mermaid!!! Just make sure you leave some time in October open!

:nono1: October is bad! No one should come during the month of October. ;-)

 

[peapod1980]

:clap_1: Congrats Mermaid!!! Just make sure you leave some time in October open!

Yes, I'm planning on that gulls trip!

 

[Miss Kitty]

Have no fear--Merman and I will defintely save a week *or maybe more* in October. Gotta hang with the Kitty, you know. ;-)

I have this is going to be somewhat of an on-going war between wanting to rent and wanting the time all for ourselves!!! The beach is a jealous mistress.

I hear ya'...but remember I kicked some renters OUT so as not to interrupt MY time in April!!!!

 

[Sheila]

It's just within the last five days or so that the requests have started coming in--I guess because March is right around the corner and people are seeing light at the end of the winter tunnel? So far, I have 2 long weekends in April, a week in May, and half a week in October. That's it. I was so worried in January and most of February, however, that even this much seems like manna from heaven to me! I tell you, I have adjusted my sights big time. At first I thought for sure that the income from rentals would nearly cover the mortgage....now I'm looking at covering the HOA fees and electricity!!! Talk about a reality check for a newbie. I am grateful for crumbs at this point. :funn:

Thus far, we are listed only on Kurt's websites (good job, Kurt!). Over the weekend we sent in registration for that new website, SeagroveByOwner. I had some correspondance with whosyourdaddy and he was so easy to deal with and very informative. So we're going to go with him to increase our visibility. When we get a check from our first April rental, we'll register with either VRBO or greatrentals (can you tell we're running hand-to-mouth these days?? :roll: ).

I am honestly surprised at how time-consuming dealing with renters is. I had no idea how many questions people would ask!! One lady e-mailed me six times before reserving, and each e-mail had a new question. It's pretty interesting, actually. I'm going through a real learning curve here.

Activity is beginning to pick up. I was busy today replying to inquires and returning phone calls. I have only gleaned 1 firm booking for the days work so far. Had several, "I'll need to check with my husband" (kiss of death), and 1 "No one will rent to us and we are 10 mature, responsible, college freshman under 21. Since you live in the same state we are all in, can you make an exception?" :funn:

 

[Jdarg]

Hey Mermaid- the renter that e-mailed you 6 times was probably a long lost relative of mine. I would've e-mailed you about 2 dozen!! Wonder if Peapod saved my totally anal PMs about different rental properties- hope not!

 

[Rita]

Mermaid,

We'll definitely check with you once we decide on a time. (Unless we are able to get some friends/family to join us)

One of those units served us just fine a couple years ago. Good luck!