Converting High End Properties to Short Term Rentals w/ Ray and Vanessa Vargas
Summary
This video shares the success story of Ray and Vanessa Vargas, co-founders of Home Sweet Hudson, who manage 25+ high-end short-term rentals (STRs) in the Hudson Valley. They emphasize the importance of knowing the market deeply, focusing on client expectations, offering high-quality photos, and establishing local partnerships. They also share their insights about growing the business from a side hustle to managing it full-time.
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