D is pretty confident that he can get the cottage up and running, ready to be rented in 2 weekends worth of work.
The 2 weekends I will be away, to be exact. He wants to manage this project completely by himself (though I make my opinions freely available...).
Since we've known each other, he has taken the role of my right hand man, literally. He is great with keeping things running. I like putting things in place but am not so good with the upkeep so I am excited to see what he comes up with.
He gave me a glimpse of the rental website. Looking good!
In the "it's a small world" category, Heather, who commented on my rental income post, whose full name is Heather Bayer, is the author of Renting Your Recreational Property for Profit. She also runs a cottage rental agency in Ontario.
We read her book a year ago or so! I pulled it out and re-read it. It's full of wise advice from seasoned cottage owners.
That goes to show ... You just never know who is reading your blog!
How fortuitous! I think this a great opportunity for you guys, I hope it works out well. If not, you haven't really lost anything. The rental income will really help with your semi-retired lifestyle.
ReplyDeleteHow cool! So we can soon see the cottage on line. I have been reading the Kathy Reichs novels lately and really fancying a holiday in Canada!
ReplyDeleteHi Miss M and Lizzie!
ReplyDeleteThank you both for your support! I will surely pass it on to D!
Thank you for mentioning my book. I'm really glad you found it helpful. I wish I had known back in the beginning what I know now about vacation rental - I'd have done a lot of things differently. It's such a rewarding activity if you go about it the right way and it sounds as though you have a good plan.
ReplyDeleteHi Heather!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad there are resources like your books and website out there.
People do not have to reinvent the wheel unless they chose to!
Personally, I never assume I know "the ways" and am always on the lookout for someone wiser and more knowledgeable!