Over the last six months, almost half of
our customers told us they plan to rent out their home when they cannot be here
themselves. It is a great way to finance
a home in Vallarta! Here are some tips
we provide to our clients to ensure they get the best return on their furniture
and décor investment.

Since a rental property’s primary objective
is to generate income, you want your place to be visually appealing to attract
renters. Selecting the right décor style
is essential.

Most renters prefer new, clean, and
clutter-free properties. Keep painted
walls and large furniture in neutral tones.
Add a splash of color with a feature wall and décor items such as
pillows and throws. Rental properties
with neutral colors book faster than those with too much color.

Avoid clutter—review which critical pieces
of furniture are required. If you have
shelves in your bedroom closets, you probably do not need to get a
dresser. The more furniture you add
makes for more furniture that gets damaged and must be replaced. Keep small décor pieces to a minimum and look
for items that will not break if accidentally knocked over.  Do not be afraid to invest in an amazingly
comfortable mattress. Most renters
prefer a medium-firm, coil mattress with a pillow top. Everyone remembers the place they stayed that
had a great mattress, and everyone remembers the place they stayed that had an
uncomfortable bed.

Another great buy is a waterproof mattress
pad. Unlike the old days, the new ones
are soft and made from a fabric help keeps your mattress stain-free. Buy more than one. Having two mattress pads and duplicate sets
of linens and towels means less cleaning time required between the time one guest
checks out and the next checks in. No
one likes to arrive at a rental property that is not ready.

Although colors are pretty, your best bet
for linens, sheets and towels are white.
Hotels use white for a reason.
White is an elegant color, and whites do not fade. Many people equate white with cleanliness,
and that is important during these COVID times.
You can bleach sheets with a load of towels to speed up cleaning between
guests.

Glass tops help wood furniture last
longer. An eight millimeters sheet of
glass on top of nightstands, coffee table, and dining table will protect your
furniture from scratches and condensation rings. Glass tops are an inexpensive
way to keep your wood furniture looking new.Another great way to keep upholstered items
looking new is to purchase a sofa, sectional or sofa bed that comes with a
performance fabric cover. These fabrics
repel liquid. I tested this to ensure it
was as good as promised. I poured a
glass of red wine on a sofa with a white color performance fabric and left it
there overnight. In the morning, I wiped
the red wine off. No stain! The perfect solution to repel suntan oils,
creams, and sweat!

If you enjoyed these tips, check out my
article next week – I will share more tried and true ideas to save you money on
your rental property in Vallarta.

Do you need a super comfortable sofa,
sectional or recliner? Are you looking
to furnish a new condo? Are you interested in a Murphy Bed that does not
rust? We would love to meet you at our
NEW FURNITURE STORE in Old Town Vallarta.
363A Constitucion just off Basilio Badillo, where the buses are.