JZ Vacation Rentals Blog

Learning Real Estate Investing The first book on investing I ever read was “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” by Robert Kiyosaki and it changed the way I think about money. What he teaches is that money is supposed to work for you, not the other way around.  This is a confusing time for real estate investing, but with a few basic ground rules, you’ll soon have it mastered!   And I...

Is Real Estate Investment Still A Viable Investment Strategy?   According to S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller US National Home Price Index, home prices increased by 18.8% in 2021.    Zillow is predicting an overall 17.3% gain in 2022.    Real estate is a time-honored and tested investment. These unprecedented numbers have left investors and potential investors questioning their strategies. Is real estate still the same path to wealth that it always...

Things to Do in Lake of the Ozarks   You made it! You’re at your beautiful vacation home by JZ Vacation Rentals. What’s next? Well, it’s time to find some things to do in Lake of the Ozarks!   There’s plenty to choose from! With activities as varied as water sports to museums to shopping, there’s something here that every member of your family will love.    Because being outdoors...

Spring Calendar of Events in St. Louis   Everyone knows about the arches, right? That’s what makes St. Louis famous. But there’s so much more to see and do! From hidden gems that only the “locals” (like Sterling K. Brown from This is Us) know about to other almost-as-famous attractions, this spring calendar of events will help you to discover OUR St. Louis!   March 20 – June 21 (well,...

  Property Management is More Than a Job – It’s a Lifestyle   Property management is a tough business, isn’t it?    We spend most of our days bobbing and weaving, trying to make everyone happy. Sometimes, we even succeed.    Property managers more hats than any other profession I can think of. We are world-class pivoters (that may be a brand-new word).    Not just that, we are problem-solvers...

Our Values Are Our Heart   What makes a company what it is?   There’s a lot of layers to that answer.    Partly, it’s the products or services it provides. A lot is the customers and clients it serves. Even more, it’s the employees and the way in which they run day to day operations. Partly, it’s the upper management, the owners, or the shareholders who share (or argue)...

From my comeback story, I learned that no person is an island. Every single one of us needs our village.    In my mind, I had lost mine. I can’t remember ever feeling so lost or so defeated.    But I hadn’t lost mine. They were always there. I just allowed the other voices in my head, the ones telling me nothing would ever get better and that I should...

So you have invested in a vacation rental property. Congratulations! This is often the perfect start to a career in real estate investing and gives you a place to stay when you travel. But how do you make sure people see it, want to stay there, and then follow through with plans? Here are some great tips on how to make your vacation rental stand out. Listings Online When you...

St. Louis is a popular destination for many families that want to tour the Midwest United States. Our St. Louis vacation rentals are conveniently located to all types of family activities and other great things to do. With its numerous attractions and delicious food destinations, you can’t go wrong while visiting. But lots of people don’t like the crows that go along with tourism. Here are the top places to...

If you have purchased a vacation home that you want to rent out, you may be wondering how you should go about managing the property. You have many choices when it comes to hiring a property manager, but you may want to do it yourself. There are some benefits to both. Self-Managing a Vacation Rental If you live near your vacation rental, it may save you both time and money...