On the Move: Anthony Gantt Puts Military Members At Ease in Vacation Rentals
In the spring of 2018, Major Anthony Gantt Jr. made his 14th permanent change of station (PCS) move. For the Marine, these usually took a month to transition from permanent housing at one base to another. By this move, he and his wife, Novia, had six kids between 4...
Short-Term Rental Data for Advocacy and Where to Get It
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...
Media 101: Talking to Reporters about Short-Term Rentals
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....
Glossary: Important Short-Term Rental, Government, and Legal Terms
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...
Public Records: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Sunshine Law Requests for Short-Term Rental Advocacy
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...
Release: Rent Responsibly Announces Five Founding Partnerships to Bring Alliance-Building and Advocacy Tools to More Vacation Rental Markets
This announcement was originally published on VRMIntel.com. Rent Responsibly, a community-building platform for local vacation rental alliances, announced today the launch of five new partnerships across the industry. Expedia Group, Breezeway, Proper Insurance, Key...
Top 10 Short-Term Rental Stories of 2020
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...
A New Spin: How Stay Local Nashville Saved Short-Term Rental Jobs During Covid-19
In early March of 2020, Stay Local Nashville was thriving. The short-term rental property management company had been on track to manage 200 properties by summer. Then the Covid-19 pandemic struck and the company lost millions of dollars in bookings overnight. “In 48...
How a vacation rental in Hampton Roads became a safe haven for guests with disabilities
For Linda and Ned Popovich, hosting guests at their vacation rental in Hampton Roads is a labor of love. It has allowed them the opportunity to offer a haven for people living with developmental and sensory disabilities and PTSD — a mission that is just as important...
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