by Paris Achen | Sep 27, 2021 | Advocate Engagement, Leadership, Local Government, Politics & Elections, STR Advocacy 101
Every election season, short-term rental alliances have an opportunity to educate members on how particular ballot measures or candidates could affect property owners, business owners, the economy, and the community as a whole. Creating your own alliance voter guide...
by Paris Achen | Sep 7, 2021 | Leadership, Local Government, Short-Term Rental Regulation, STR Advocacy 101
Residents of Oregon’s largest city take pride in their identity as trailblazers. It’s evident in everything from the name of the city’s professional basketball team, the Portland Trailblazers, to a milestone ordinance in 2014 that made Portland the first city in the...
by Dana Lubner | Aug 26, 2021 | Event Recaps, Leadership Seminars, STR Advocacy 101
Thanks to everyone who joined us for Rent Responsibly’s Leader Seminar, Inspire & Ignite: Stoke Your Team’s Fire and Avoid Burnout. Panelists Debi Hertert, founder of Host2Host, and Stephanie Short, vice president of partnerships at America Succeeds,...
by Dana Lubner | Aug 3, 2021 | Event Recaps, Leadership, Leadership Seminars, STR Advocacy 101
Big Takeaways: Tips for building bridges in your local community Solving the puzzle of short-term rental regulations in your local community is a multi-faceted process. Virginia Beach STRA leader Elaine Fekete suggests bringing as many pieces of...
by Paris Achen | Apr 19, 2021 | Press and Media, STR Advocacy 101
For any short-term rental alliance or group, a best practice is to get and maintain a lay of the land regarding STR data, especially before and during an STR ordinance process. Examining certain data can help shed light on how these rental properties play into your...
by Paris Achen | Apr 8, 2021 | Leadership, Press and Media, STR Advocacy 101
If your city or state is considering a short-term rental ordinance, there’s a good chance that the local media will report on the issue. Short-term rental owners and managers can help shape the debate and public perception by speaking with reporters and journalists....
by Paris Achen | Mar 23, 2021 | Local Government, Short-Term Rental Regulation, STR Advocacy 101
When a proposed ordinance affects short-term rentals, it may be the first time many property owners interface with the local government. Knowing the terminology used in local government and the short-term rental industry can help you navigate these new waters more...
by Paris Achen | Mar 19, 2021 | Local Government, STR Advocacy 101
As more cities and states seek to regulate short-term rentals (STRs), the debate over proposed ordinances can sometimes center on perceptions rather than facts. Those seeking to separate perception from reality will likely need to obtain local data and governmental...
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 Amber Friel | Jun 4, 2020 | Leadership, Press and Media, STR Advocacy 101
In a world that often seems like a room full of people all talking over each other, it can sometimes feel difficult to have your voice heard. Attempting to scream over the crowd can be exhausting, but sharing your opinion with others doesn’t have to be. One of the...
