Rent Responsibly

04/19/2026

Short-term rental regulations can be complicated.

But when hosts take the time to understand them and operate responsibly, it builds trust with neighbors, cities, and the broader community.

And that’s how our industry moves forward.

If you want the full breakdown of how regulations interact, we’ve got you covered →

Learning where each jurisdiction stands in the hierarchy of authority can help distinguish which regulations apply to your short-term rental.

04/09/2026

In 2021, Julie Marks wrote an op-ed to defend herself against a public attack accusing short-term rental hosts of violating local COVID-19 regulations. That op-ed helped Julie find her inner advocate and led to the founding of the Vermont Short-Term Rental Alliance. Leading the alliance taught her that advocating for balanced regulation requires sustained funding, which is mission of the Right to Rent Collaborative, an organization which she now helps lead as Executive Director. Click on the link to read more about her story:

Julie Marks’s role as a short-term rental advocate requires a kind of social hypervigilance, reading faces as soon as she enters a meeting.

03/18/2026

Tomorrow, is bringing in the data pros at to break down what’s actually happening with upcoming soccer fans coming to Seattle. Think booking trends, pricing patterns, and how to make smart revenue moves without the guesswork.

No fluff. No speculation. Just real insights you can use.

What we’ll dig into:
• How bookings tend to pace around major events
• What pricing strategies actually work
• What to expect in Seattle + surrounding areas
• How to set yourself up now (so you’re not scrambling later)

Because let’s be honest, big events are exciting… but they’re also a whole different game!

Let’s get you ready!
🗓️ Wednesday, March 25 at 12:00 PM PT
🎟️ Free to join, register today: https://tr.ee/B32Evw

Come hang out, bring your questions, and let’s figure this out together.

03/17/2026

If you host in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/NJ, Philadelphia, Seattle, or the San Francisco Bay Area, next summer will bring unprecedented visitor demand.

Join our Game On 2026 National Kick-Off Webinar to learn what hosts should expect and how to prepare.

We’ll cover travel trends, compliance reminders, and hospitality tips to help you host confidently.

03/12/2026

Join us for the Game On 2026 National Kick-Off Webinar to learn how short-term rental hosts can prepare for increased travel demand, evolving regulations, and higher guest expectations.

Hear travel forecasts, compliance insights, and practical hosting tips from industry experts.

👉 Register now: https://gameon2026.rentresponsibly.org/event/national-kickoff-virtual-host-meetup/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=gameone

03/04/2026

Alicia Pearson's philosophy is that if you want your community to thrive, you have to get involved. As Lanesboro Mayor and Executive Director of the Minnesota Short-Term Rental Association, Alicia brings a two-sided perspective – that of both policymaker and operator.

This Back of House profile explores how that balance shapes her leadership and how Minnesota’s STR community is growing stronger because of it.

Read Alicia's Story:

Alicia Pearson, Mayor of Lanesboro and Executive Director of MNSTRA, shares how she’s advocating for small towns in Minnesota.

02/17/2026

Join the Texas Short-Term Rental Association (TXSTRA) for its official launch webinar on Feb. 18. This virtual event brings together owners, operators, and industry stakeholders from across the state to share key updates, hear from leading booking platforms, and learn how TXSTRA will advocate for responsible short-term rentals in Texas.

Register now:

This virtual event is open to all short-term rental owners, operators, and industry stakeholders across Texas.

01/29/2026

Not every short-term rental policy starts with a battle. For more than 100 years, High Point, NC, residents have viewed home-sharing as a civic duty to support the world’s largest furniture market. Their long history has crafted a model for responsible, collaborative policies that are a win-win for everyone in the community.

Read more:

The Market supports jobs, tax revenue, and local businesses, relying on the city’s ability to host tens of thousands of visitors.

01/28/2026

From the Sundance Film Festival to the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games, host cities that now ban or cap short-term rentals are suspending their policies, but only for the big events. See how this trend could open the door to advocacy and reputational gains for the industry.

Read the full story:

Cities that once banned short-term rentals are testing event-only policies to ease hotel shortages during major events.

01/13/2026

Ready to strengthen your approach to direct bookings?

Arizonans for Responsible Tourism Recovery is hosting an upcoming webinar featuring the team at Hospitable, focused on the fundamentals of direct bookings and their role in sustainable short-term rental operations.

In this session, Hospitable will walk through proven strategies for managing direct bookings and address the practical questions operators face as they build more resilient businesses.

Participants will have the opportunity to:

+ Build a stronger understanding of direct booking strategies
+ Get answers to real operational questions
+ Connect with fellow short-term rental operators

Whether you are just getting started with direct bookings or refining an existing approach, this webinar offers practical insights that can be applied right away.

Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q03-F5N10