How Do You Stay on Top of Trends and Rules in Short-Term Rentals?

[Joy Daniels]

As a short-term property manager I've seen how this industry changes so often—new guest trends, tech tools, and regulations seem to pop up all the time. I'm wondering how all of you keep up?

Do you have go-to websites, podcasts, or groups you follow? Or maybe a favorite way to stay updated on local rules? Share your tips—I’d love to hear what works for you!

[Michael Baum]

Hey @Joy Daniels, I read everything I can all the time.

I read a few blogs that go over products and some design. It is hard to really keep up with those kinds of trends unless I budget 10k a year in updating the property which I am not going to do.

I participate in our local council/mayor meetings. We are the most productive STR in our area and bring a lot of revenue to the little town. I am a voice of common sense and help them come up with the best way to manage STRs.

It isn't a big job but I don't want things to go south so I stay in it.

Of course I practically live on this forum so I pass along any pertinent info I find as well as answer questions. Plus Mike's Deals of the Day!