by Rent Responsibly Team | Apr 24, 2026 | Newsletters
Call me an iconoclast, but I covet the few participation trophies I get as a middle-aged man. So much so that I once ran a 31-mile ultramarathon for a participation trophy (err, finisher’s medal). “Hey Google, why did participation trophies become a bad...
by Rent Responsibly Team | Dec 10, 2025 | Hosting and Management, Professional Development, Responsible Renting, STR Advocacy 101
This year, hosts started preparing for global guests, adjusted to shifting regulations, and adapted to the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence. Through it all, many of the top articles of 2025 were there to help hosts stay grounded in times of change and...
by Paris Achen | Jul 15, 2025 | Back of House: Team Rent Responsibly, Humans of Short-Term Rentals
From left to right, CEO Dave Krauss, former Product Officer Garrett Dobbs, COO Alexa Nota, Chief Strategy Officer Ryan Rabideau, and John Hildebrand, Vice President of Arizonans for Responsible Tourism. Ryan Rabideau will be the first to tell you his “happy place is a...
by Rent Responsibly Team | May 28, 2025 | Advocate Engagement, Community Engagement, Industry News, News, STR Advocacy 101
In a landmark step toward strengthening the short-term rental industry nationwide, a new nonprofit has launched with the goal of funding and fortifying statewide advocacy from coast to coast. The Right to Rent Collaborative (R2RC), a 501(c)(6)-pending nonprofit,...
by Rent Responsibly Team | May 15, 2025 | News, Rent Responsibly News
The May 21 RR Summit virtual conference, hosted by Rent Responsibly, will launch the new advocacy funding organization, the Right to Rent Collaborative, and help short-term and vacation rental professionals navigate a turbulent economy and regulatory minefield May 13,...
by Paris Achen | Apr 9, 2025 | Back of House: Team Rent Responsibly, Humans of Short-Term Rentals
Feature photo: Dave Krauss (center) with team Rent Responsibly at a team retreat in Lake Tahoe in December 2024. Like most hosts, Dave fell into short-term rentals serendipitously. During the Great Recession, he was renovating historic condos in Boston when he...
by Paris Achen | Feb 3, 2025 | Back of House: Team Rent Responsibly, Humans of Short-Term Rentals
Esmond Fountain had a sheltered upbringing, where journaling often replaced television as the main form of entertainment. Growing up as a military brat, he moved from base to base, adapting to new cultures and learning to embrace new faces and changes with a spirit of...
by Paris Achen | Oct 8, 2024 | Guest Communications, Hosting and Management, Marketing, Property Care, Safety
Short-term rental influencers and thought leaders can provide much-needed information and guidance for new and developing hosts in an industry without formal education or training. These insider voices offer insights, lessons from experience, practical tips, best...
by Rent Responsibly Team | Aug 9, 2024 | News, Rent Responsibly News
Visit GPS Partners with Rent Responsibly on the Seasonal Readiness Campaign for Five-Star Short-Term Rental Stays for Hosts, Visitors, and Communities Alike RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif., August 1, 2024 Visit Greater Palm Springs, together with Rent Responsibly, is excited...
by Rent Responsibly Team | May 14, 2024 | News, Partner News, Press and Media, Rent Responsibly News
Today, Superhog and Rent Responsibly announced a new 2024-25 partnership to help short-term rental hosts, owners, and managers better navigate regulatory and other industry challenges. This strategic partnership aims to bolster industry resilience and build trust as...
