HELPFUL LINKS
Vacation Rental Software
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Articles
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The Most Popular Airbnbs in Michigan (2017)
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The Most-bookmarked Airbnbs in Every State (2021)
Best Places To Buy a Vacation Rental (2021)
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Facebook Groups
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Short Term Rental Association Networking Group
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The Business of Short-Term Rental & Property Management
Michigan Vacation Rentals
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Podcasts
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Vacation Rental Success with Heather Bayer
Get Paid For Your Pad with Jasper Ribbers
Unlocked with Matt Landau
Vacation Rental Revolution with Shawn Moore
Vacation Rental Machine with Jon Bell & Julian Sage (10-20 min shorts)
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Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast with Brian Hamrick
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Websites
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Writing Editor:
https://hemingwayapp.com/
Sign and Guidebook Creation:
www.canva.com
Airbnb Signs and Templates:
www.pinterest.com
GPS App to Find Tax Addresses Using Satellite Onsite:
OnX Hunt
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Books
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Hospitable Hosts: Inspiring & Memorable Stories From Airbnb Hosts Around the World to
Educate & Motivate by Various Authors
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Property Info Sites
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https://bsaonline.com/Home/WelcomePage
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https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/
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https://geomap.ffiec.gov/FFIECGeocMap/GeocodeMap1.aspx
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Zoning
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Grand Rapids Zoning Ordinance: https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Government/Programs-and-Initiatives/Zoning-Ordinance​
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Grand Haven Zoning Ordinance: https://library.municode.com/mi/grand_haven/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH40ZO
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Legislation
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Article on property rights with strong pros for STRs: https://www.holidayvacationrental.com/how-can-short-term-rentals-in-michigan-be-regulated-without-violating-property-rights/
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House Bill 4722: https://www.mikameyers.com/news/article/michigan-house-passes-short-term-rental-legislation-in-late-night-session
Article re opposition article https://mibiz.com/sections/real-estate-development/short-term-rental-bills-draw-concern-from-local-officials-housing-advocates#:~:text=The%20legislation%20defines%20a%20short,special%20or%20conditional%20use%20permitting