by Rent Responsibly Team | Nov 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
Thank you for joining us at Rent Responsibly’s RR Summit! We are using the platform, Zoom Events. While it’s a Zoom product, there are several notable differences that we’d like to highlight. How to Register for the RR Summit On the RR Summit event page in Zoom...
by Esmond Fountain | Oct 31, 2024
Join Us for Our Next EVSTRA Meetup! The Estes Valley Short-Term Rental Alliance (EVSTRA) is excited to host an in-person networking event on Saturday, Nov. 9. This gathering is a great opportunity to connect with fellow local STR operators, share insights, and help...
by Paris Achen | Oct 28, 2024 | Guest Communications, Hosting and Management, Marketing
Every interaction with your property matters from when guests book to when they check out. Well-optimized check-in and check-out processes reduce your stress and enhance the guest experience. Whether you choose a hands-off, self-check-in approach or prefer to greet...
by Paris Achen | Oct 14, 2024 | Guest Communications, Hosting and Management, Marketing, Property Care
With the rapid growth of AI, the number of new apps and platforms for increased productivity can feel overwhelming. Learning all of them consumes time and money, but these tools can be worthwhile if you start small and grow gradually. This is especially true for small...
by Paris Achen | Sep 24, 2024 | Guest Communications, Hosting and Management
Some of the worst hosting experiences serve as parables on the importance of having a detailed short-term rental agreement with guests. A well-drafted rental agreement protects you and your guests from potential disputes and outlines expectations for both parties....
by Paris Achen | Sep 23, 2024 | News, Regulatory News
Short-term rental (STR) regulations and taxes are trending across the country, but as the November elections approach, California has emerged as a hotbed of ballot activity. From a citizen initiative in the coastal city of Dana Point that would restrict STR activity...
by Paris Achen | Sep 13, 2024 | Local Government, Responsible Renting, Rules and Regulations, STR Advocacy 101
In recent years, conversations about short-term rental regulations have become inextricably intertwined with affordable and workforce housing issues. Four in five elected officials/government staff (82.7%) indicated that affordable housing was an issue in their...
by Paris Achen | Aug 29, 2024 | Hosting and Management, Nuisance Prevention, Responsible Renting
The reality of short-term rental hosts’ lives and the hard work they routinely invest in their properties, guests, neighbors, and communities are often lost in sound bites or behind well-known listing platforms. The 2024 State of the Short-Term Rental Industry Report...
by Paris Achen | Aug 26, 2024 | Responsible Renting
Short-term rental (STR) owners are often portrayed as greedy investors snapping up several properties, absentee hosts who allow raucous parties, or villains who otherwise have no regard for local communities. These misconceptions couldn’t be farther from the truth;...
by Rent Responsibly Team | Aug 16, 2024 | Leadership, Professional Development, STR Advocacy 101
“As an alliance leader, the leadership side can often be lonely, and it can be tough to pull and guide people. It’s great to come to a group of people just as passionate, involved, and committed to getting people involved in advocacy,” said Jonathan Wicks, President...
