Navigating Short-Term Rental Regulations | Matt Curtis

In this insightful episode, we welcome Matt Curtis, an expert in short-term rental regulations and local government interactions. Matt shares his remarkable journey, including his weight loss and professional transitions, that led him to work closely with local governments on vacation rental policies. He discusses the importance of creating balanced, fair regulations and addressing misconceptions about the impact of short-term rentals on housing crises. Matt also delves into the role of organizations like VRMA and the need for consistent, transparent advocacy. Tune in to learn about the complexities and future prospects of short-term rental regulations and strategies to engage with local governments effectively. This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at: Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device, and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link! Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform! Hudson Creative Studio - Get your direct booking site and brand built by them, and never look back! Connect with Matt: Website: https://smartcitypolicygroup.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmartCityPolicy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smartcitypolicy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-city-policy-group/ X:https://x.com/SmartCityPolicy ——– Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production, and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible! You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting! If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form, and we will be in touch! Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let’s connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices