Festivals, college graduation, fishing tournaments etc.I adjust my price through out the year based on demand, events, and time of year.I have accounts at Homeaway (also searchable on VRBO) and AirBnB.Homeaway and VRBO blows away the bookings I get on AirBnB for vacation rentals so I would use the data from here primarily.You can also check local Craigslist ads  for properties similar to yours to see what their pricing is.Also look at their requirements for security deposits, pet fees and cleaning fees to she what you should be charging for these also.Once I started getting reviews on Homeaway my calendar started staying full.I charged on the low end to get more reservations in the begging and once I had several 5 star reviews then I started charging on the high side.

I'm sure there are a lot of factors that may affect their calendars.  

I'll add those REI meetings to my calendar and start networking. 

3 - Then I use a Seinfeld Calendar to track my progress http://lifehacker.com/281626/jerry-seinfelds-produ...4 - At the end of the year I write SMART goals for the year http://topachievement.com/smart.html5 - I use my Blog to write weekly updates on how I've progressed my REIIt sounds like you need to develop some sort of system that allows you to see you progress.  

I have looked at lots of condos on VRBO and their calendars are booked heavy/full.

Details about meetings can be found on the website in the Calendar of Events section.  

Just wanted to share this tip.I created a monthly calendar in Excel, and wrote out what marketing activities are getting done on each day, and exactly how many hours they're going to take.If you haven't done this, I HIGHLY recommend it.Start with your goals (# deals/leads needed per month) and work backwards, and only start with the BASIC strategies that you KNOW work.

There are many investor friendly agents here on BP and if you come to the local REI meeting as @Shawn M. suggests, at least at the MAREI meeting we have a room full of investors, wholesalers, realtors, lenders, attorneys title people - check out our event posted on the BP calendar - our next event is our 4th Annual All-Star Networking to benefit Harvesters. 

I have heard that there are automated calendars that will combine both AirBnB and VRBO reservations, is that correct?  

I watch 9 local counties and post the calendars and 3rd party wins to a group page.