How $2 Per Reservation Is Scaling Vacation Rental Advocacy with David Krauss of Rent Responsibly

Join host Lynell Gordon as she sits down with David Krauss, CEO of Rent Responsibly and a driving force behind industry-wide short-term rental advocacy. In this episode, David introduces the Right to Rent Collaborative, a first-of-its-kind initiative that empowers property managers to fuel advocacy efforts through a simple $2 per reservation model. Learn how this scalable and sustainable platform is paving the way for standardized, professionalized vacation rentals—and why now is the time to get involved. Discover actionable steps to support your state-level associations, integrate advocacy into your operations with ease, and contribute to a movement that’s already raised over $188,000 in founding donations. Ideal for both new and experienced operators looking to protect their business and strengthen the entire vacation rental ecosystem. This episode is sponsored by iTrip.

In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon speaks with David Krauss, CEO of Rent Responsibly, about the launch of the Right to Rent Collaborative, a new 501(c)6 trade association designed to transform how the vacation rental industry approaches advocacy and community organization.

David Krauss explores a transformative shift in the vacation rental industry, highlighting how it is professionalizing its approach to advocacy and community organization, with clear, practical steps for property managers to actively shape the industry's future.

What You'll Learn:

How the Right to Rent Collaborative's $2-per-reservation donation model creates sustainable funding for advocacy
Why state-level associations are becoming crucial for effective vacation rental industry advocacy
The parallel between vacation rental regulation evolution and the Ford Model T's impact on automobile industry standards
How property managers can easily participate in advocacy without sacrificing significant time
The three essential elements of successful advocacy: treasure, talent, and time
Why industry-wide collaboration and standardization will define the next three years of vacation rental regulations
How to connect with existing advocacy groups through rentresponsibly.org/alliances
The streamlined process for starting a local advocacy group, reduced from 40 to 4 hours
The importance of sustainable, professional advocacy versus relying solely on volunteer efforts
Why unified industry standards and education are critical for long-term success in vacation rentals

David Krauss is the CEO of Rent Responsibly, the first community building and educational platform for short-term rental operators. With over a decade of experience in the vacation rental industry, he began his journey in 2012 and quickly became one of the top 100 hosts worldwide for consistency and guest satisfaction. After founding NoiseAware, a pioneering noise monitoring solution, Krauss established Rent Responsibly in 2019 to help short-term rental hosts connect and grow through education and community support. Most recently, he spearheaded the launch of the Right to Rent Collaborative, a 501(c)(6) trade association dedicated to ensuring well-funded vacation rental advocacy across the United States. His work in creating scalable solutions for industry advocacy and education has helped transform how property managers and hosts engage with regulatory challenges, making him a leading voice in vacation rental industry advancement.

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