As mentioned above, we strongly recommend speaking with a realtor who is well-versed in the local area for advice on pricing and sales. They have access to current data, and can help you review all details related to your property or your business. They'll also assist you in selling your furnishings or other assets.
Many operators use SaaS (Software as a Service), to run a profitable vacation rental business. These vacation rental management tools might not allow seamless transfer to a new owners. These digital assets may be an asset to potential buyers if they are able transfer your account in case of a sale.
You may have heard that Airdeed and Airbnb will not transfer any existing bookings to a new owners. There are several options available to the new owner if they wish to keep future bookings. It is important that you clearly document any procedure you choose to follow with your future buyer. To avoid any confusion, it is important to clearly note the details of bookings transfers in a contract. Let's look at some options:
The following are key elements that buyers will want to look at when considering a vacation rental. The ideal scenario is to provide the data over a 12-month period or longer. However, if the data is not available or you have only a part-time rental, AirDNA and AllTheRooms may be able to compile it for your property.
The tax man is always available with his fingers out. The tax man is always there, and that won't change. But planning and due diligence can help reduce the amount of tax owed. Simply by understanding the laws and loopholes, you can minimize the tax liability. You will have to pay capital gains tax if you sell your property. This tax is significantly higher than the tax you would have to pay if it were your family home.
If you don't want to reinvest your gains or purchase another property, the capital gains tax is not payable. It must be paid by law. You could be subject to legal consequences if you don't pay it as required by law.
