There are some helpful distinctions we'll point out that may deflect confusion when sifting through this section. For the purposes of distinction, resort companies are somewhat unique when compared to the rental company whose inventory is comprised of separate properties located all over the county. In both cases, however, it's common for the individual units to be owned by absentee investors.
Condominiums present their own peculiarities.
Some condo units are marketed through rental companies. It's very common to see individual unit listings within a single condominium complex handled by different overnight rental businesses. On the other hand, the management of that same condominium development may also personally handle the marketing and property management for other units in the development. The choice of who manages a particular unit is usually up to the discretion of that unit's owner. Some of the companies we've included below deal exclusively in rentals, but many are also full service real estate businesses through which you can invest in rental property as well.