Photos, descriptions, processing, refunds, calendars, etc., are all handled on your own reservation system and integrate with VRBO's platform.If you own 10 or more properties, integration and using your own platform is the only way to go. 

Immediately after watching this video, I turned to my calendar and marked "Feb 1st" on my calendar.

When you initially start up, I would recommend that you don’t allow them to book your calendar more than 3-4 months out.

Check the VRBO rates and calendars for similar properties nearby.  2. 

Once I have the deposit, I consider it booked and change the calendar availability to reflect that.

Typically it's when it's off season but generally late Q4 andQ1 of most calendar years will help you identify more motivated sellers and lower buyers because of the seasonality. 

It may take 8-10 calendar months to get 6 months of rent. 

Typically, we open new property calendars only 3 months out. 

lolYes, there are retaliatory rules in most states, so definetly hold with the non smoking issue and give him the thirty day notice of his month to month as of November 1st, if his lease is a calendar month

It applies to both "property sales contracts" and "promissory notes" when you do 8 or more in a calendar year.Solution: Do 7 or less, or get a license.I'm not an attorney and this is not legal advice.