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 Dana Lubner | Mar 30, 2022 | Event Recaps, Leadership Seminars, STR Advocacy 101
Thanks to everyone who attended our fourth Leadership Seminar webinar, Nonprofit 101: Level up to 501(c)(6) Status, hosted by Rent Responsibly and sponsored by C2G Advisors, a Nashville, Tennessee-based advisory firm in the short-term rental industry. In this webinar,...
by Paris Achen | Feb 24, 2022 | News, Regulatory News, STR Advocacy 101
Short-term rentals (STRs) have been an economic engine for Oahu for as long as the Hawaiian island has been a travel destination. In today’s tourism-dependent economy, an STR ban could cut a lifeline to needed income and the ability to stay in one’s home. However, the...
by Dana Lubner | Feb 22, 2022 | Event Recaps, Leadership Seminars, STR Advocacy 101
Thank you to those who tuned in for our latest leader seminar, Five Key Elements of a Winning Advocacy Strategy, hosted by Rent Responsibly and powered by HostGPO. The Leadership Series is specifically designed for local short-term rental community leaders but has...
by Paris Achen | Dec 24, 2021 | Hosting and Management, Humans of Short-Term Rentals, News, Rent Responsibly News, Responsible Renting, STR Advocacy 101
Covid-19 vaccinations ushered in a year of travel rebounds and burgeoning growth in the number of stays at short-term rentals in 2021. With the industry’s unparalleled boom, came regulatory disputes on how to best manage the growth in certain jurisdictions, such as...
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 | Nov 29, 2021 | Advocate Engagement, Local Government, Organization, Research and Case Studies, Short-Term Rental Regulation, STR Advocacy 101
The homes of Fort Pierce, Florida, stand along a coastline kissed by turquoise-hued waves and silhouetted against spectacular, fiery orange sunsets. Winding through the palm tree-lined streets, it’s easy to see why tens of thousands of people have chosen this place as...
by Rent Responsibly Team | Nov 8, 2021 | Industry News, News, Rent Responsibly News, STR Advocacy 101
First-of-Its-Kind Research Explores How the State of Short-Term Rental Operators and Local Government Staff Can Work Better Together for More Effective Regulatory Outcomes US, Nov. 8, 2021 – Today, Rent Responsibly and the College of Charleston launched the State of...
by Alexa Nota | Oct 13, 2021 | Advocate Engagement, Local Government, STR Advocacy 101
As short-term rental ordinances are debated in city hall, there are often several opportunities to submit public comments (also called testimonies) to decision-makers. This doesn’t mean just the City Council – the process often includes multiple committees,...
