by Alexa Nota | Jan 4, 2021 | Job Posts
Rent Responsibly is a national network of short-term rental groups. Through remote chapter support services, hands-on training, and centralized technology, we enable local groups of STR advocates to work together effectively with their policy-makers and communities to...
by Alexa Nota | Dec 29, 2020 | #FindtheHelpers, Hosting and Management, Humans of Short-Term Rentals, News, Rent Responsibly News, Responsible Renting, STR Advocacy 101
The short-term rental industry is not about properties. It’s about people, and celebrating their success stories is at the heart of all we do. We started 2020 with the launch of our Humans of STRs series, stories and interviews of those who have changed their lives...
by Alexa Nota | Sep 18, 2020 | Humans of Short-Term Rentals
Editor’s Update 2023: Logan is now also the founder and president of Arkansas Short-Term Rental Alliance. Learn more about the organization here, or browse our complete alliance directory and resource center here. What is the purpose of life? It’s a heavy...
by Alexa Nota | Jul 31, 2020 | #FindtheHelpers, Humans of Short-Term Rentals, Responsible Renting, Supporting Local Businesses
Three years ago, Domenica Mastroianni found herself needing a vacation from vacation planning. She realized there was a gap between travelers increasingly turning to short-term rentals and the lack of concierge-type services available to them, so she started Stock the...
by Alexa Nota | Jul 21, 2020 | Downloads
The short-term rental industry has rapidly responded to one of the most pressing needs amidst the Covid-19 pandemic: keeping guests and our communities safe. Many of the leading STR platforms and organizations have released industry-wide cleaning protocols guided by...
by Alexa Nota | Jun 22, 2020 | #FindtheHelpers, Humans of Short-Term Rentals, Responsible Renting, Social Responsibility & Giving Back, Supporting Local Businesses
Like many, Angie Leone found her way into the vacation rental community by happenstance. She and her husband first moved to Maui in 2006 for her job as a speech pathologist. She stepped away from the role when she had her first son, but wanting to stay busy, she...
by Alexa Nota | Jun 15, 2020 | Humans of Short-Term Rentals
“For years my wife and I followed the blueprint that so many of us were given,” Michael Sjogren said. “Go to school, get good grades, get a good job, go back to school, work really hard and save your money in a 401(k).” But when their son, Caiden, was born with...
by Alexa Nota | Jun 6, 2020 | Humans of Short-Term Rentals, Responsible Renting, Supporting Local Businesses
This story was captured in late 2019. Since Covid-19 upended the tourism industry in 2020, Maureen and Stock the House have found new ways to support local businesses, keep teammates employed, and foster meaningful relationships with their clients. Read Next: Local as...
by Alexa Nota | Apr 30, 2020 | #FindtheHelpers, Humans of Short-Term Rentals
When the panic of Covid-19 upended the U.S. tourism industry in March, Cliff Johnson’s first thought went to his short-term rental housekeeper and the thousands like her around the country. His care and concern stems from his work as the co-founder of Vacasa. In its...
by Alexa Nota | Apr 7, 2020 | #FindtheHelpers, Humans of Short-Term Rentals, Responsible Renting, Social Responsibility & Giving Back
Patients who undergo medical treatment often need a place to stay where they can be isolated. Short-term rentals in Philadelphia and other cities play a role in filling those needs. Daniele Parker of Richmond, Va., and her husband, Linnie, recently found themselves in...