Parsons Investment Blog

Parsons Villas, a Scottsdale-based vacation rental company focusing on luxury homes in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley, closed on three new homes for $9 million, with another $2 million under contract. Plans call for investing between $500,000 and $2 million to renovate each home, with the goal of having them ready by the end of the year, said Sean Parsons, founder and president of Parsons Villas. “Working with the best contractors and...

We have already seen how the vacation rental market is thriving, even during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, as the world reopens and travelers are finally able to plan and realize their much-delayed vacation plans at long last, demand for the short-term rental market is only poised to increase.  In fact, Scottsdale, Arizona is one of the best places to invest in a vacation rental in 2022, according...

Whether you’re a seasoned investor or looking to break into the short-term vacation rental industry for the first time, find out why it’s a smart move to invest in today’s exciting short-term rental market. High Demand It’s currently prime time to invest in and capitalize on the booming short-term vacation rental business. As we’ve already seen how the 2021 vacation rental market is thriving, there has been unprecedented booking demand...

We’ve seen how the vacation rental industry is experiencing record growth and demand. After a year-plus of living with various restrictions due to Covid-19, people are once again eager to travel or enjoy an extended stay in a vacation rental that can offer all of the comforts of home along with convenient professional services in a fresh atmosphere. However, one may wonder what the differences are between staying in a...

Scottsdale’s very own Sean and David Parsons are carrying on a family lineage of pioneering the real estate industry. Their firm, named Parsons Villas, isn’t exactly what you’d think of when conjuring the idea of disruptive real estate business models, but that’s exactly what they’re doing. So let’s take a peek inside their world, and we’ll share with you some fascinating insights of how they’ve navigated and pioneered the short-term...

The new normal of travel meets flexible modern day living is here to stay. Over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, unprecedented numbers of the global workforce had to quickly transition to working remotely for the first time in recent history, including a peak of 51% of Americans. People across the country and around the world found themselves working and living in the same space, where the lines between home...

Scottsdale, Ariz. has always been a choice destination for vacationers and snowbirds charmed by the city’s many attractions and beautiful desert landscape of mountains, cacti and year-round sunshine.  It comes as no surprise that the local real estate market has witnessed exponential growth over the past year, spurred largely in part by the Covid-19 pandemic that has mobilized more remote workers than ever before to either relocate or at least...

Hot Spots in Arizona for Rental Properties Boasting year-round warm weather, an incredibly diverse landscape, and a collection of captivating cities and iconic landmarks, it’s no wonder that the state of Arizona has long been a top vacation destination for travelers from across the U.S. and around the globe. While there are plenty of places to choose to explore in the Grand Canyon State, those looking for that one of...

What Makes Vacation Rentals a Safe Investment? Property owners across the country are eager to make positive and profitable investments but knowing where to begin can be a bit daunting. When it comes to stepping into an area of the industry that has long been on the rise, vacation rentals seems to check every box on the list. As travelers move away from traditional hotels, they’re on the hunt for...

Why Invest in a Vacation Rental Property? The vacation rental property industry is decidedly on the rise and today’s property owners are finding their investments in rentals to be more lucrative than ever before. As the nature of travel and hospitality change, vacation rentals are quickly finding their place amongst the crowds of visitors to a variety of destinations looking for a more customized experience from start to finish. While...