Prior to 2018, many Indiana municipalities were considering heavily restrictive or prohibitive Airbnb laws. House Bill 1035 prevents laws that ban short-term rentals and offers municipalities the option of regulation in the form of permits and insurance requirements.  City of Carmel Considers Removing Short-Term Rental Ban Short-Term Rental Regulations Loosen in Indianapolis  Indianapolis Adjusts Airbnb Laws in Wake of HB 1035 Passage Previously the City of Indianapolis enforced staunch Airbnb [...]

Airbnb laws and regulations have been a topic of conversation, and Arkansas is no exception. City councils have recently passed additional regulations with the goal of maintaining civility in residential areas and providing protections for the owners, the tenants, and the community at large. Fayetteville Implements New Airbnb Laws with an Insurance Requirement Hot Springs Passes New Airbnb Laws Including Licensing Requirements  New Airbnb Laws and Regulations Implemented in [...]

Arizona cities and counties are seeking to adapt to local Airbnb laws and regulations due to short-term rental growth.  City councils hope that regulations on vacation rentals will ensure safety for local neighborhoods which are now a mix of businesses and full-time residential properties. Phoenix Arizona Approves New Airbnb Laws Paradise Valley Arizona Amends Airbnb Laws Phoenix, AZ Approves New Airbnb Laws and Regulations At the start of January [...]

With the explosive growth of short-term rental properties in Alabama, cities, and counties are realizing how important it is to find a common ground on Airbnb laws and regulations.  These requirements help keep guests safe and ensure a successful, longer-lasting short-term rental business. Do you have a short-term rental in Tuscaloosa, Orange Beach, Smith Station, Mobile, or Auburn?  Continue reading about the active regulations in your vacation rental location [...]

With new short-term rental owners, we often hear the question: “Why can’t I just keep my homeowner's policy?” While the answer can be complex, there are several key exclusions found in traditional homeowner's policies that make it very risky for hosts. One such exclusion is often centered around language defining “property entrusted to others” or “dishonesty” and it’s become one of the biggest gaps in insurance for STR (Short [...]

Positioning a second home or a vacation home as a short-term rental can be a practical and lucrative commercial real estate investment. The revenue from renting helps subsidize the cost of the additional property while generating extra income—provided rental fees are set at the proper rate. Prepping short-term rentals is essential to enjoying a profitable, stress-free peak season. After nearly three years of travel restrictions, this year is bound [...]

As modern consumers, we are blessed with infinite information with regards to our buying decisions. From online reviews to in depth blog articles, we can research as much or as little as we want on just about anything we purchase. Why as a society do we spend hours researching the the largely inconsequential items such as shoes or backyard patio furniture, but virtually no time researching the very consequential items [...]