Make Your Vacation Home Work for You

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A vacation home may be more affordable than you think. It can be daunting to dive headfirst into the world of real estate investing, but buying a vacation home has changed rapidly in the last few years. It is probably the easiest way to enter the real estate investor business. Below is a list of some of the benefits you should consider when thinking about an investment in the Sunday River area.

 

  1. Your Sunday River home is not only a real estate investment; it is a lifestyle investment too. Most investment properties are rented out long-term and will not give you this advantage. A Sunday River property—both a second home and an investment—is almost too good to be true!
  2. You can generate income on a steady basis by renting out your home to guests when you are not using it. The money you make can help pay the mortgage and other expenses, such as property taxes, insurance, maintenance and repairs.
  3. Your home’s long-term appreciation is another way you will make money: your vacation home will increase in value over time and you will be able to cash in on the profit. If you choose to make modifications and improvements you can make even more money.
  4. You can benefit from the tax deductions a second home provides. We recommend that you work with your accountant to make sure you take advantage of tax deductions and properly report income.
  5. You will be taking less risk by purchasing a vacation home than you would with other types of real estate. The Sunday River area is a top tourist destination, resulting in high occupancy rates and high rental rates.
  6. Vacation home rentals are easy to manage in the Sunday River area. We will work with you to find the right vacation rental management service that is a perfect fit.
  7. Once you have decided that a vacation home is right for you, contact Sunday River Real Estate. Our experienced team will take you through the seamless process.

Stop by our office in the South Ridge Base Lodge to find out why so many people are buying a vacation home as a real estate investment.

 

About the Author
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Working in real estate has given me the chance to share this special place with my clients. I'm honored to offer buyers and sellers the knowledge I've gained over more than 25 years in the business, and, more importantly, to share my passion for Sunday River and the Bethel area. Whether you're buying or selling, I will communicate clearly, advocate for you, and put my expertise to work on your behalf.

Skiing has been part of my life since I was four years old, when I learned on the slopes of Sunday River and Mt. Abram. Skiing as a family was a choice my parents made, and it's one of the reasons we moved to Maine. We skied every weekend, and later I fell in love with Bethel all over again as a student athlete at Gould Academy.

I started my real estate career in 2000 and have built and sold several homes in the area. I also raised my daughter here. Her passion for ski racing grew from Mini River Runners and River Runners to Gould's GACP weekend program, then 8th grade Winter Term at Gould and on through high school. After graduating from Gould, she now skis Division I at Colby College, where she is a captain of the alpine ski team. Raising a child at the resort was such a gift, and our partnership with Gould has been invaluable.

As the official real estate company of Sunday River, we have the largest marketing reach of any real estate company in the area. We cover the entire western Maine mountain region, including homes, land, waterfront properties, house-and-land packages, commercial properties, and seasonal rentals. The ski industry and Sunday River move fast, and working with Sunday River Real Estate gives our clients the most up-to-date information about the resort. For insider knowledge of resort changes and real estate developments, join our newsletter. I look forward to working with you!