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,...
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, discussed...
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 data with you when...
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....
