In this episode, Tyann Marcink Hammond shares why advocacy deserves attention before it becomes the biggest fire in the business.

It is easy to leave advocacy on the back burner when current regulations are not creating problems for your operation.

But policies can change before operators fully understand what is at stake. By the time a new tax rule, restriction, or ordinance begins affecting the business, the impact may already be significant. And the relationships, knowledge, and support needed to respond cannot be built overnight.

Operators need to stay aware of what is happening locally and get involved early enough to have a seat at the table.

That involvement helps policymakers better understand how vacation rentals operate, who they support, and how proposed regulations may affect the wider community. It also creates a better chance of shaping policies that are practical, balanced, and workable for everyone involved.

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