Owner Income
Airbnb vs Long-Term Rental in Puerto Vallarta: Which Earns More?
A practical comparison of short-term vacation rental income versus long-term leasing in Puerto Vallarta — yields, costs, effort and risk.
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Insights & Reporting
Real estate, rentals, investment and lifestyle from across Banderas Bay.
Owner Income
Owner Income
7 Levers That Actually Increase Vacation Rental Revenue
Dynamic pricing, photography, reviews and the operational levers that move the needle on vacation rental income in Puerto Vallarta.
Property Management
How Much Does Property Management Cost in Puerto Vallarta?
What property managers charge in Puerto Vallarta — vacation-rental vs long-term fees, what is included, pass-through costs and how to compare quotes.
Vacation Rentals
The Best Neighborhoods for Vacation Rentals in Puerto Vallarta
Where short-term rental demand and nightly rates are strongest around Banderas Bay — from the Romantic Zone to Marina Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta…
Renter Resources
How to Find a Long-Term Rental in Puerto Vallarta
Where to look, what to budget, lease norms, deposits and how to vet a long-term rental in Puerto Vallarta as an expat…
Hosting Tips
Furnishing a Vacation Rental That Earns Five Stars
The furnishings, amenities and small touches that turn a Puerto Vallarta vacation rental into a five-star, repeat-booking machine.
Property Management
Owner Services: What a Great Property Manager Actually Does
Reporting, maintenance, bill payment, guest communication and revenue management — what owners should expect from a Puerto Vallarta property manager.
Vacation Rentals
Short-Term Rental Rules & Lodging Tax in Puerto Vallarta
Registration, the lodging tax (ISH), platform reporting and compliance basics every Puerto Vallarta vacation-rental host should understand.
Long Term Rentals
The Digital Nomad Guide to Renting in Puerto Vallarta
Internet speeds, the best neighborhoods for remote workers, mid-term rentals and community for digital nomads renting in Puerto Vallarta.