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STR Law

Katie Johnson

🎙 STR LAWLegal Tips for Short-Term Rental HostsWelcome to STR LAW, the podcast where short-term rental hosts get real legal guidance without the legalese. Hosted by real estate attorney and investor Katie Johnson, each episode breaks down the laws, risks, and must-know rules that affect your Airbnb, VRBO, or boutique vacation rental business. Episodes include STR zoning laws, rental regulations, guest disputes, liability protection, LLC formation, permits, compliance, hosting contracts, and practical resources at strlaw.comSubscribe now and get the legal clarity you need.

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29 episodes

  1. Airbnb Just Changed the Rules on Rental Agreements: Here’s What Hosts Need to Do This Week 17:50
  2. Themed Rentals, Cease & Desists, and Trademarks 101 with Matt Schneller 40:11
  3. The Real Cost of 'Direct' Bookings: AI, Branding, and Platform Risk with Mark Simpson 29:46
  4. Cost Segregation and Smart Tax Planning with Ted Lanzaro 38:19
  5. Unlocking Property Potential: ADUs, Zoning & What Investors Need to Know with Brad Jones 23:24
  6. STR Insurance Beyond the Fine Print with Darren Pettyjohn 50:56
  7. STR Tax Strategy Meets Asset Protection with Anthony Brister 45:50
  8. Managing Pet Risk in Short-Term Rentals with John Bradford 36:56
  9. Trusts + LLCs: The STR Owner’s Probate-Proof Game Plan 19:59
  10. The Snatch-and-Grab Lawsuit: Why Your STR Needs LLC Armor 45:33
  11. Sell High, Don’t Rush: Tax-Smart Exit Strategies for Real Estate & Business Owners 29:24
  12. Zoning, Entitlements, and Creating Real Estate Value Before You Build 31:38
  13. Small-Town Politics, Big Zoning Risks for STR Hosts with Ali Haney 40:17
  14. Build a sustainable short-term rental co-hosting business with Steph Weber 30:14
  15. Getting Paid: Commercial Collections & Enforcing Judgments with Mark Rossman & Noah Matthews 59:12
  16. Renovate Without Regret: Contracts, Permits & Contractor Red Flags 37:42
  17. Financing STRs the Right Way: Non-QM, DSCR, and Avoiding Mortgage-Fraud Traps. 38:24
  18. Investing with Vision: Structuring Profitable Partnerships in Short-Term Rentals with Natalie Palmer 37:16
  19. When Airbnb Guests Won’t Leave: Legal Options and Insights from John Voss 41:42
  20. Stop Overpaying Taxes: STR Strategies Every Host Must Know – with Ryan Bakke 41:01
  21. Are your short-term rentals truly protected from legal risks and costly mistakes? 44:13
  22. Avoid Denied Claims: STR Insurance Essentials with Nick Massey from Proper Insurance 45:52
  23. The $11.6 Million STR Verdict – What Went Wrong & How to Avoid It 42:35
  24. Lake Access and Rental Properties: Legal Pitfalls Every Host Should Avoid 46:24
  25. HOAs & STRs: What Every Investor Needs to Know 36:12
  26. Street Fight in Northville with Attorney Kyle Konwinski 36:16
  27. From Shut Down to Showdown: How One Host Took on City Hall (and Won) 39:55
  28. The Guest Who Wouldn’t Leave: Inside a Real-Life Airbnb Eviction 34:03
  29. The Hidden Value in Regulated STR Markets — with Kenny Bedwell 35:15