Article: Before you invest a lot of time and money getting ready to rent, you should first ensure that your home is rentable.  Is it in a desirable location?  Is it near popular attractions in your town?  Does the home have any amenities or unique features that would make it particularly desirable?  If there are other vacation rentals in your neighborhood, that is an excellent sign that your home is rentable. Search an online site like Airbnb for highly-rated listings in your area. Are there many listings in your area?  Does your home offer similar amenities? Are you willing to add or upgrade amenities to make the home a desirable rental? There are numerous levels of laws and restrictions that might regulate rental homes in your area.  Do your research now to avoid paying expensive fines in the future.   City and county codes often restrict or regulate rentals. To learn the laws in your area, you can begin with a web search for "City of (Your Town) rental regulations," or by calling your city's main office or information number to begin tracking this information down. There may also be state or local "rental taxes" for which you will need to register an account and agree to collect and forward the required amounts, if not also state your tax account number in your advertisements.  If you own the property, the terms of your mortgage may include restrictions on renting out the home, especially within the first year. Read your mortgage agreement carefully, or call your lending agent for clarification. If you are a renter, your lease almost certainly includes language on subletting. Check with your landlord before proceeding. Many homeowners' associations include restrictions on renting and subletting. While many people see these organizations as toothless annoyances, an active HOA can have a lot of power to levy fines against you and your property so it pays to take them seriously. You may just want to rent your home out for a few weeks while you are on vacation, or turn it into a permanent rental property.  Think carefully about what you want to do, so that you can prepare accordingly.  Some locations have very different regulations on short-term and long-term rental properties. These vary widely from place to place, so learn about the laws in your area before you commit to a rental plan.  New York City, for example, prohibits short-term rentals of less than 30 days, making the use of sites like AirBnB in these areas illegal in many cases. If you are thinking about renting out only a portion of your home, think carefully about what that will entail to determine if you are up for the challenge. Some key questions to ask yourself might include:  Do you engage well with strangers? Can you make people feel welcome and at home? Are you willing to accept the risk and hassle of people entering and leaving your home, often at odd hours? Are you prepared to answer guest's requests for information, extra towels, etc. in a genial fashion? Is your entire household on board with renting out the space? If you are thinking about renting the entire home: are you prepared for the eventuality that your home and landscaping will suffer from substantial wear and tear and possible damage?
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Determine whether or not your property would make a suitable vacation rental. Make sure you can legally rent out your home or condo. Decide if you want to rent seasonally, year-round, or as a short-term vacation swap. Decide if you want to rent your whole home, or only a room or two.
Article: Install fences, gates, or locks to prevent easy access to an area. If you already have a wood fence that is not working, consider installing a metal fence or a chain link fence that is less attractive to a graffiti artist.  Paint your fence as well. Unpainted fences attract graffitists.  Consider a privacy fence or gate to protect your home or small business. Cover a space with vines, plants, or shrubs. Plants add to the beauty of a property and will make it more difficult for someone to reach the surface. Graffitists want an area with easy access.  You can also place a sign that says “Beware of poison ivy.” Most people are not able to identify poison ivy, and they may avoid the area all together. Thorny bushes such as roses, barberry, and pyracantha are an extra deterrent. They cover the area and are painful if someone tries to walk through them. If you have an exposed fence, you could plant bushes in front of the fence. Ask local artists or students to come and paint your walls. If you're a business, ask them to create advertising for you. A covered wall is much less inviting.  If you're a homeowner, consider painting on any exposed areas such as walls and fences. Even patterns can serve as a deterrent because they take away the "blank canvas" appearance. Involving local artists and high school students also creates a sense of community and provides a positive outlet.
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Create barriers. Cover with plants. For example, if you have a business with a large empty wall, you may plant vines on the roof of the building that cascade down the side. Paint a mural or graffiti art.
Article: If you're tired or had long night, it will show the next day. Take pre-cautions to always look fresh and rested, and make sure you look, well, clean .  Be sure your eyes are clear and white. Use eyedrops to get rid of the redness. Your eyes will look more awake and clear within seconds. Take care of your finger nails. Keep them short and clean. If your hair is buzzed, you might not have to do anything. But if it's longer, make sure it looks styled and clean. Take care not to go overboard with cologne. Some women might not like cologne at all, or they could be very sensitive to strong scents. Different locations will require different attire. Especially if you've got your eye on someone. How you dress when you're going to a club should be very different than if you're going to the library. Let's take a look.  If you're going to a club, stand out by dressing in a more casual way. Every other guy there will probably be very dressed up. If you're not, you'll automatically project ease. Note: we're not suggesting you wear your ratty gym shorts. Think a cool pair of jeans and a nice T-Shirt.  If you're going the library, chances are every guy there will be in their ratty gym shorts. This is a great opportunity to go in looking put together. Showing that you're a focused guy can be a very attractive trait as it signals commitment. Plus, it gives her the opportunity to observe your mannerisms from a safe distance .  If you're in the right environment, and you play an instrument, do it! What girl doesn't love a musician. Going to a coffee shop? Bring a nice briefcase with your laptop in it, and dress business casual. Signaling that you're there to get work done can come across as determined and focused. Whatever environment you're in, if you're talking to people make sure you're active in the interaction. It's not just polite to them, but will also signal that you're capable of paying attention to the people in your life.  Use head-nodding to confirm you're hearing what the people in your group are saying. Periodically shift your center of focus by looking around to the other people in the group. Don't take out your phone while someone is speaking. This signals disinterest and rudeness.
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Look rested and put-together. Be aware of your environment. Have a task at hand. Pay attention to the people around you.