Shared Property Management Blog

Expert tips, guides, and best practices for successfully managing vacation properties with family and friends

ComparisonJanuary 20269 min read
OurSharedPlace vs. Google Calendar: Which Is Right for Your Shared Vacation Home?
An honest comparison of using a free shared Google Calendar versus a purpose-built platform for managing your co-owned vacation property. See which approach fits your situation.
Calendar ManagementJanuary 20268 min read
How to Sync Your Shared Vacation Home Calendar with Airbnb, VRBO & Google Calendar
Prevent double-bookings by exporting your co-ownership calendar to rental platforms and personal calendars using iCal synchronization. Learn how automatic calendar sync makes managing a shared property that you also rent out simple and reliable.
Q&AJanuary 20269 min read
What's the Best Way to Coordinate Our Family Cabin?
A reader asks how to move beyond group texts and scattered emails when managing a shared family property. We explore solutions from simple calendars to comprehensive platforms.
Feature AnnouncementJanuary 20268 min read
Introducing Document Cloud: Centralized Storage for Your Shared Property
Keep all your property documents organized and accessible in one secure location. Store legal files, insurance documents, maintenance records, and more with automatic notifications to co-owners.
Financial ManagementDecember 202512 min read
How to Track Shared Property Finances and Split Costs Fairly
Learn practical strategies for tracking expenses, splitting costs, and managing rental income when multiple families co-own a vacation property.
Property ManagementSeptember 202510 min read
Calendar Apps for Co-Owned Vacation Homes
Discover the best scheduling solutions for shared vacation properties and how to avoid booking conflicts between co-owners.
Smart Home IntegrationJuly 20257 min read
Display Blog Articles Privately on Home Assistant Dashboards
Learn how to privately embed your how-to blog posts, contacts, to-dos, and bookings directly into Home Assistant using secure embeddable widgets.
Property ManagementMay 20258 min read
5 Common Challenges of Co-Owning a Vacation Property (And How to Solve Them)
Co-owning a vacation property can be rewarding but comes with unique challenges. Learn the most common issues and proven solutions.
Getting StartedMarch 202512 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Shared Vacation Home Coordination
A comprehensive guide to setting up systems, establishing rules, and maintaining harmony when multiple families share a vacation property.
Best PracticesJanuary 202510 min read
How to Set Fair Booking Rules for Your Shared Property
Creating equitable booking systems prevents conflicts and ensures all co-owners feel they get their fair share of prime vacation time.

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