Como For Rent is a vacation rental management agency, also known as a Property Manager, that handles the entire process of marketing, managing, and completing tourist stays on Lake Como in privately owned apartments specifically dedicated to this purpose

The property management agency Como For Rent offers a single comprehensive management plan for tourist apartments on Lake Como. This includes handling all aspects from the SCIA registration to start the vacation rental, listing the apartments on major tourism platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, etc.), guest communication, check-in and check-out processes, cleaning organization, collection and distribution of payments, stay reporting for tax purposes, and all other tasks related to the proper operation of the vacation rental.

However, at Como For Rent, we believe flexibility is key to providing a satisfactory service to homeowners. For this reason, we are open to discussing possible adjustments to the main management plan with each individual client

There are inherent risks and inconveniences associated with long-term rentals, such as:

1. Potential tenant insolvency

2. Lengthy contract durations

3. Difficulty in regaining possession of the property

4. Risk of property damage

None of these issues typically arise with short-term vacation rentals, making this rental model a genuine investment opportunity:

1. The apartment remains available for the owner whenever needed

2. Rental income is processed through leading tourism promotion platforms, ensuring reliable payments

3. Risks of damages are covered by mandatory insurance, legally required to operate a vacation rental

4. The owner can also use the apartment during the management period, according to the contract terms with Como For Rent

5. Income generated from short-term tourist rentals generally exceeds that of long-term leases

No. For a vacation rental to be profitable, it must meet quality standards that make it competitive in the market. An apartment below the average quality standards of the Lake Como area will have a lower potential to attract bookings, resulting in reduced income. In such cases, long-term leasing may be a more advantageous option

No. Our vacation rental management agency on Lake Como relies on technologies and software specifically designed to maximize the success potential of a vacation rental. The costs of this technological infrastructure make it unproductive to manage apartments that do not meet an acceptable marketability standard. With the aim of providing the most efficient service possible to our clients, Como For Rent reserves the right to assess the market potential of each apartment, also for the benefit of the owners themselves

Yes, in some cases we provide dedicated services for villas

Starting a vacation rental (CAV) requires submitting a SCIA (Certified Notice of Commencement of Activity), following the procedure specified by the municipality where the property is located.

Our property management agency takes care of the entire opening process

Yes, Como For Rent operates fully in compliance with the law and offers one of the most detailed contracts in the entire sector, primarily designed to protect the interests of property owners

No, Como For Rent does not require a minimum management period. The property can be returned to the owner's full availability at any time

Our agency manages vacation rentals in the city of Como as well as in all the towns along the western branch of Lake Como

Yes, everything is handled in full compliance with the law. Data for each stay is submitted to the Police Headquarters (Questura) and ISTAT, and a report is also provided to the property owners

This varies depending on several factors that we discuss on a case-by-case basis. As a general guideline, however, Como For Rent’s commission for its services ranges between 20% and 25%

Our vacation rental management agency leverages the main tourism promotion channels such as Airbnb, Vrbo, and others.

Additionally, a dedicated website is created for each property to encourage direct bookings

No. The market is influenced by many factors, making it impossible to provide fully reliable projections. However, Como For Rent guarantees the maximization of rental potential through expertise, optimal pricing strategies, website creation, and other measures aimed at making your apartment as competitive as possible to enhance earning opportunities

Yes. Unlike many other agencies in the sector, Como For Rent allows owners to use their properties, under terms regulated in the management contract

The payment frequency is agreed with the owner during the contract setup

No. Our property management agency will collect the payments from the OTAs (Online Travel Agencies) and distribute the proceeds, accompanied by an official invoice, according to the agreed percentages—thus freeing owners from the hassle of handling payments themselves

Yes. For transparency, Como For Rent provides owners with access to a dedicated section of our management system for each property, where the property’s performance and bookings are clearly reported