by Paris Achen | Mar 23, 2021 | Local Government, Short-Term Rental Regulation, STR Advocacy 101
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...
by Paris Achen | Mar 19, 2021 | Local Government, STR Advocacy 101
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...
by Alexa Nota | Dec 29, 2020 | #FindtheHelpers, Hosting and Management, Humans of Short-Term Rentals, News, Rent Responsibly News, Responsible Renting, STR Advocacy 101
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...
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 | Mar 4, 2020 | Humans of Short-Term Rentals, Local Government, Short-Term Rental Regulation, STR Advocacy 101
Updated 2023: Sara, now Sara First, is now a board member of Arizonans for Responsible Tourism, a statewide association built by her and other Arizona STR advocates. After this story was published, the 2020 AZ legislative session was interrupted due to Covid. AZRT...
by Alexa Nota | Feb 26, 2020 | Humans of Short-Term Rentals, Local Government, Short-Term Rental Regulation, STR Advocacy 101
Editor’s Update 2023: After this story was published, the 2020 AZ legislative session was interrupted due to Covid. Arizonans for Responsible Tourism, a statewide short-term rental association founded in 2021, later advocated for compromise bill SB1168, which passed...
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,...
