Quotes of the Day

The strategy of Preeminence is quite simply the ability to put your clients' needs always ahead of your own. [2000] - Jay Abramham

Most owners when renting their unit will go the easy route and rent it unfurnished and ask for a minimum one-year lease. But there can be many advantages to renting the unit furnished. Furnishing your unit requires a large capital outlay that can be $10,000 or more, depending on the furnishings and size of the condo. Not only would you be bring furniture, but also the accessories, art, lighting, kitchenware, etc. The benefits of doing so can translate into higher rents. Corporate clients, travellers and individuals in between homes are willing to pay the premium for a furnished condo. The downside of a furnished condo can be the short lease terms. While the rent may be higher during months of occupancy, you may also have many months of vacancy where you have to carry your mortgage costs. It's important to evaluate your market and the demand for furnished condos to determine if this would be the right route for you. [2012] - Brian Persaud

Avoid big fish at the top of the marine food chain--tuna, swordfish, shark--because they're endangered, and because they often contain high levels of mercury. Fortunately, a few of the most nutritious wild fish species, including mackerel, sardines, and anchovies, are relatively well managed, and in some cases are even abundant. Those oily little fish are particularly good choices. [2011] - Michael Pollan

Your security deposit should basically be enough to cover any reasonable damages at your property. That means you avoid going through yours or Airbnb's liability insurance. For your average property you don't want to set your security deposit less than $150 to $200. [2023] - Symon He

Getting your site ranked in the first 10 to 30 matches (equivalent of first three pages) in major search engines is the difference between being found and being lost in the haystack.  [2004] - Dan Gooder Richard