Create Extra Income Without Owning A Home

Sheryl Medina Pura is an ex-OFW in Singapore Sheryl Medina Pura is an ex-OFW in Singapore. A licensed Architect by profession, she practiced more interior architecture design for hotel projects such as Ritz Carlton, Sheraton, Conrad, Resorts World, among others. In 2015, together with her friends, they have set-up a DESIGN-and-BUILD corporation – VERZAPRO PHILIPPINES INC. Their company caters to various projects ranging from farms, residences, commercial spaces and office. She is also a published author of SUITE LIVING: HOTEL QUALITY DESIGNS FOR YOUR HOME armed with her strong that good design is a profitable business. At the moment she is also CORPORATE DESIGN HEAD for leading design firm in Philippines and heads the DESIGN STUDIO of VERZAPRO PHILIPPINES INC.

invite-and-conquer What else? Where else? mind your own secret what is short-term rental? essence of holiday rents what is the preferred rental unit? invite-and-conquer mind your own secret What else? Where else?

What is Short-term Rentals Also known as HOLIDAY RENTALS. These are furnished homes rented out for vacations and holidays which are usually 1 week long. The space are leased for at least 1 night or as long as 3 months.

BE YOUR GUESTS’ TEMPORARY ABODE Full Furnished Home END GOAL : BE YOUR GUESTS’ TEMPORARY ABODE Do NOT expect your guest to bring anything aside the clothes on their back. Ask yourself - what would a traveler need? Be the home for the lazy and tired. Provide the basics, splurge on the niceties.

Rental Preferences Location. Location. Location. Close to the heart of the Metro. It is best if your home is at the center of the city, however, being at the periphery gives you the advantage of cheaper rent and more local vibe. Vicinity. Be where the action is. Make sure you know the nearest convenience store, money changer, café, local eateries, massage salon, laundry shop, and drugstore. Also, keep up to date to local cultural scenes. Facilities. Be comparable at nearby hotels. Check out hotels and their facilities within 5km radius from your home. See what are the free and chargeable amenities. More and more. Be better than the other units at your area. Have your unit look nicer and smell fresher than your neighbours’.

How to attract guests and keep them coming back INVITE and CONQUER How to attract guests and keep them coming back

design is key. Plan your space properly and efficiently. Give a little of everything. Decorate sparingly and according to season. A slight touch goes a long way. Neutrals is your best friend. A clean room is a worthy room. Light your room. Use your best camera or drag your photographer friend – or hire a pro.

a case study. 20sqm oddly shaped unit at makati city.

service is lock. Plan how to greet and meet your guest. Make sure that you are present or well represented. Offer value-added service at a fair fee. ie. Transpo, cleaning, errands Brief your guest about the current locality scene and guide them to ease their stay. Put yourself in their shoes. Provide small important items that are usually forgotten on a trip. ie. toiletries, local map, universal chargers and adaptors Have the space clean upon their check-in. Provide pre-paid cable tv and wifi.  Important: if you’re not going thru a third party booking service, make sure that your leasing contract is vetted out by a lawyer.

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