Igloohome, the makers of Iglooworks, offers simple, smart, safe products to keep your home secure. My favorite product is shown below. I use the Igloohome Keybox to allow self check-in for my Airbnb guests. The keybox can attach to the grill near your front door, has plenty of room for Read more…
Ring Cameras are a great addition to any home or Airbnb. We have Ring products at two of our homes and will be adding them to a third home in Jamaica later this year! Below are the products we currently use to keep our properties safe. We use the Ring Read more…
Guests love staying at Airbnb’s because they get privacy, more space and do not have to be in constant contact with other guests or hotel staff. These are huge advantages for guests. However, if a guest stays at a hotel they can easily ask the concierge where to eat, what Read more…
Airbnb recently released a list of 100+ upgrades to their website and services. These features are designed to enhance both the host and guest experience. One of my favorite upgrades is Scheduled Messages. If you have a full calendar of guests it can be time consuming to type individualized messages Read more…
If you are looking to invest in the Jamaica Stock Exchange, there are some great investment opportunities with Barita Investments. Whether you are a new or existing investor you will want to learn more about Barita’s various products. They offer an array of investment funds that range from short to Read more…
As you probably already know, my husband and I have a home near Ocho Rios, Jamaica that is listed on Airbnb. We currently live in New York and managing an Airbnb from another country comes with unique challenges. Airbnb has been a great income stream for the last three years Read more…
Managing a successful Airbnb property seems simple, but there is a lot that goes into setting it up properly and managing it well. My husband and I bought a home near Ocho Rios, Jamaica in 2016 and have had it listed on Airbnb since 2018. I have learned a lot Read more…
In the last few years homes in Jamaica have been selling at record paces. Some of the most popular homes are new developments, like the homes Gore Developments Limited builds. Their homes are well-made, spacious, in good locations and have great community amenities. If you are interested in purchasing a Read more…
Now, more than ever, people are planning their retirement at a younger age. Smart investors buy stocks, IRA’s, invest in 401K’s and buy real estate in hopes of creating passive income and being able to retire early. There is a whole movement based on this idea: Financial Independence / Retire Read more…
Time Management is something that everyone struggles with at one point or another. My first job in the logistics industry was for one of the largest global freight forwarders. It was an extremely fast-paced environment and I struggled to keep up at times. I was new to the company and Read more…