Best Reads of September

We’ll be writing here monthly to share with you our favorite articles, opinion pieces, and stories of the month from the short-term rental world. This includes testimonials from rental operators, policymakers, and others who have shared their appreciation of short-term rentals. So without further ado, let’s get started.

1. Eric Bay’s opinion piece in The Advocate: Eric is the President of the Alliance for Neighborhood Prosperity in New Orleans. He writes about the economic benefits short-term rentals bring to New Orleans homeowners, small businesses, and communities.
2. Denis Hanks’ opinion piece in the Sun Sentinel: Denis is the Executive Director of the Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association. He writes about the many benefits the short-term rental industry brings to Florida, from tax revenues to tourist activity.
3. Keith and Pam Offels’ opinion piece in the Dana Point Times: Keith is a retired Lt. Col. in the U.S. Air Force, and along with his wife Pam, he rents out their home to vacation-goers. Keith discusses how vacation rentals offer families and the elderly an affordable and comfortable alternative to hotel rooms.
4. Rapid City Residents’ opinion piece in Rapid City Journal: Residents of the Rapid City, South Dakota, wrote to the Rapid City Journal to voice their opinion on new proposals to regulate short-term rentals. It’s great to see homeowners advocating for their right to rent out their property.

I hope you enjoy the selections! Stay tuned for next month’s picks and feel free to email us at awaymedium@gmail.com if you think we missed any good ones. Until next time!