Katie is joined by STR Insights founder Kenny Bedwell to break down the real impact of short-term rental regulations. Learn how to spot STR-friendly markets, avoid risky “unregulated” zones, and why community sentiment matters. From zoning maps and resale strategies to pricing hacks and market research, this episode is packed with real talk for serious Airbnb investors. Subscribe now—smart hosts don’t just hustle, they lawyer up.

They cover:

• Why regulation isn't always a bad thing and how it can create opportunity

• How Kenny built a national STR database by collecting zoning data from over 3,000 markets

• Why unregulated markets pose serious legal and financial risks

• Kenny’s best-performing property: a case study on ROI in a capped market

• How dynamic pricing and marketing helped him out-earn competitors 2-to-1

• What “positive community sentiment” means—and why it's crucial

• Common regulation traps to avoid (including septic and sprinkler rules)

• Red flags to watch for when buying: resale limits, deed restrictions, tax implications

• How to protect yourself: due diligence, picking up the phone, and talking to neighbors

  
  

  👉 Learn more about Kenny’s data tools at strinsights.com or follow him on Instagram at @kenny_bedwell.
  📧 Got zoning questions or buying in a regulated market? Reach out to Katie at katie@katiejohnsonplc.com

  
  

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