rental returns in Mojacar and Garrucha

Paul. You get out of something what you put into it. Rentals don't just appear at your door like sand blown in from the Sahara. You have got to do what any other property owner does i.e. hunt for rentals. You should have no problems during July/August. It's October - May is where you need earnings - Duh!

You can hand your property over to an agency; obviously your profits will be smaller, but you are just a passenger. But, for you it might be the best way to go. 

You can try renting out the place yourself to your friends/relations. Don't wait by your phone in anticipation of nice little earners.

You can advertise on whatever website or place ads in supermarkets etc. It will take time  to build up  clientele - I'm talking years. Your competitors are people (like me) who rent out their places. They are not going to give you insight into what they do; they have learnt the hard way and look after their clients like the Irish protected their own children in the 1950's.

Protect your investment and don't become another casualty.

Thanks, as I say it is a stop gap measure until we retire.  Not looking to make a killing just to cover costs really .  If we could let some of July and August maybe at Easter, that would be great .  Do you recommend agents to manage ?

Paul 

If you can get an honest reliable person to meet and greet, clean, look after and who can get some rentals for you (10% commission), I reckon you will cover most costs and earn more.

If not, then an agency is the way to go.

Thank you for all your help I really appreciate all the replies.