by MiSTRA | Jun 16, 2025 | Alliance News, Features, News
In Michigan, we live in a home rule state—which means that all 1,773 municipalities have the authority to regulate land use and short-term rentals as they see fit. There is no single, statewide rulebook. Instead, short-term rental owners and operators must navigate a...
by MiSTRA | Jun 12, 2025 | News
How Monthly Safety Tips at MiSTRA Meetups Can Help You Stay Ahead of Risk If you’ve attended one of MiSTRA’s monthly virtual meetups, you know that we like to kick off each session with a quick but important safety tip, shared by our dedicated Co-Founder and Vice...
by MiSTRA | Jun 11, 2025 | Features, News
This Michigan analysis was contributed by MiSTRA President Kate Stoermer through her work at The CEO Host. If you’ve been hanging out in industry circles or reading national STR reports, you may have seen the headline:“Bookings down 4-5% compared to 2024.” Key...
by MiSTRA | May 30, 2025 | Alliance News, Member Updates
MiSTRA Updates 🎉Welcome New Members!🎉We’re thrilled to welcome some new faces to MiSTRA this month! Thank you for joining us in championing the success and growth of short-term rentals across Michigan.Your support strengthens our community, and we’re so glad to...
by MiSTRA | Mar 17, 2025 | Alliance News, Features, Member Updates, News
March marks the one-year anniversary of MiSTRA, and with it, a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come—and where we’re headed. This past month, our Board gathered in person for the first time, bringing together a diverse group of industry advocates, business owners,...
by MiSTRA | Mar 12, 2025 | Alliance News, Events / Event Recaps and Recordings, Guides and How-Tos, Member Updates, News, Resources
MiSTRA Updates 🎉Welcome New Members!🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome some new faces to MiSTRA this month! Thank you for joining us in championing the success and growth of short-term rentals across Michigan. Your support makes our community stronger, and we’re...
by MiSTRA | Feb 28, 2025 | Alliance News, News
We had a fantastic turnout for our recent Traverse City MiSTRA Happy Hour at Tank Space on 8th! Thank you to everyone who came out—this is what community is all about! Our Vice President, Katy Bertodatto, shared updates on MiSTRA’s advocacy efforts and emphasized our...
by MiSTRA | Feb 21, 2025 | Alliance News, Member Updates, News
🎉Welcome New Members!🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome some new faces to MiSTRA this month! Thank you for joining us in championing the success and growth of short-term rentals across Michigan. Your support makes our community stronger, and we’re so glad to have...
by MiSTRA | Feb 5, 2025 | Alliance News, News
The Michigan Short Term Rental Association (MiSTRA) latest virtual meeting – held on February 5th, delivered both inspiration and practical tips for short-term rentalists just getting into the business – and even those managing large portfolios. This...
by MiSTRA | Dec 12, 2024 | Member Updates, News
The Michigan Short-Term Rental Association (MiSTRA) is actively opposing House Bill 5438, a piece of legislation that could have significant adverse effects on our industry. Why You Should Care: Increased Taxes: HB 5438 introduces a new 6% excise tax on top of...
