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18 March 2020 | 2 replies
I thought these were good points:Why Short-Term Rentals are More Immune to the Impacts of the VirusIn order to provide some context to the data, here are some crucial ways in which short-term rentals are more resistant to the impacts of the Coronavirus than hotels, cruises, and airlines:Vacation rentals are often in more remote locations with less direct exposure to other travelersVacation rental guests often visit destinations within driving distance which allows them to bypass the potential risks of airline travelThe article did say (and I agree) that more urban STR's will be more impacted.
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18 March 2020 | 13 replies
The airlines and cruise line industries are the hardest hit.
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22 June 2020 | 11 replies
The mayor of Oakland wanted to take over a cruise ship to house homeless; Gov Newsom says he will take over hotels to house the homeless-probably including room service and valet parking.
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18 March 2020 | 3 replies
Might just cruise around my target areas and jot down some notes, why not?
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21 March 2020 | 28 replies
If the rental is in a tiny town whose main industry is the manufacture of something for cruise lines, I'd be worried.
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23 March 2020 | 5 replies
If you invest in hard hit industries such as cruises and airlines you can see even a better return maybe doubling your money-again genius.
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24 March 2020 | 9 replies
i can get a cheap cruise for $500!
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26 June 2020 | 36 replies
Much different.. last go around was like trying to slow down a cruise ship or a fully loaded train took a lot of time this one is a flip the switch.I am of the belief mortgage markets will jump in sooner rather than later like last time.
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30 March 2020 | 134 replies
I'm supperrrr tempted to get some CCL - Carnival cruise.
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16 April 2020 | 8 replies
We've all seen the photos of school buses and cruise ships being cleaned and it's extensive.