by Alexa Nota | May 12, 2022 | Advocate Engagement, Community Engagement, Leadership, Local Government, Organization, STR Advocacy 101
With just 8,300 short-term rentals across the entire state1, Vermont might not seem like an important state to watch. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. Because the state is so small, it sometimes serves as a testbed for legislation other states could model,...
by Alexa Nota | Apr 28, 2022 | Leadership, Local Government, News, Regulatory News, Short-Term Rental Regulation, STR Advocacy 101
Originally posted on VRM Intel In 1994, the Conley family stepped onto their Emerald Isle vacation rental deck for a family photo. The deteriorated deck nails gave way under the weight of 20 people, and the deck collapsed, injuring several of them. Jim Batten,...
by Paris Achen | Apr 4, 2022 | Forward Thinkers Series, Leadership, Partner Features, Powered by Proper Insurance
University and military service took brothers Evan and Phil Wilburn in different directions after growing up together in Tennessee. While stationed with the Air Force in Colorado Springs in 2016, Evan bought a five-bedroom house and started renting out rooms on online...
by Paris Achen | Dec 15, 2021 | Advocate Engagement, Leadership, Organization, STR Advocacy 101
Facebook groups and discussion forums provide short-term rental alliance members an online community where they can network, get questions answered, organize advocacy efforts, and share resources and information. Keeping your online alliance community healthy and...
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 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 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 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...
by Alexa Nota | Jan 28, 2020 | Advocate Engagement, Community Engagement, Humans of Short-Term Rentals, Leadership, Organization, Responsible Renting, Short-Term Rental Regulation, STR Advocacy 101, Supporting Local Businesses
In a past life, Megan McCrea was a rising star in the corporate media world. At 15, she worked as an intern and columnist at a local newspaper in Brevard County, FL. During this time, the newspaper was purchased by Gannett. Despite her dreams of being a journalist,...
