by MiSTRA | Jan 8, 2025 | Events / Event Recaps and Recordings, Member Updates
The MiSTRA 2025 Outlook brought together Michiganโs short-term rental (STR) community for an enlightening and dynamic session, setting the stage for a productive and innovative year ahead. With a record-breaking turnout, the event underscored the collective commitment...
by MiSTRA | Dec 20, 2024 | Member Updates
MiSTRA Updates Happy Holidays from MiSTRA! As 2024 winds down, the Michigan Short-Term Rental Association (MiSTRA) sends heartfelt holiday wishes to you and your family. We appreciate the passion and commitment of our membersโboth longstanding allies and new friends...
by Esmond Fountain | Dec 16, 2024
Join this virtual session and rev up your STR plans for 2025! Weโll start with ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ฏ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐๐ก๐ข๐ ๐๐ง ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ฉ๐: grab the stats and trends, a peek at the regulation challenges and legislative updates, and then leverage our expert panelists with the ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฅ๐จ๐จ๐ค...
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...
by MiSTRA | Nov 25, 2024 | Alliance News, Community News, News
MiSTRA Updates Welcome Our Newest MiSTRA Members! Join us in giving a warm welcome to our newest members! Thank you for championing Michigan STRs! Robin Vilter Christabelle Cabinilla Marta Greenslait Michael Eash Marya Biggerstaff Patricia Cash Michele Axler Jilayne...
by Esmond Fountain | Nov 7, 2024
You’re invited to connect with fellow MiSTRA members at our next Advocacy and Legislative Affairs Committee Forumย onย the second Thursday of each month. This is your chance to ask questions, share insights, and work together to tackle the legislative and...
by MiSTRA | Oct 28, 2024 | Alliance News, Member Updates, News
October 2024 Newsletter MiSTRA Updates Welcome Our Newest MiSTRA Members! Please join us in extending a warm welcome to our newest members. Thank you for supporting Michigan STRs! Maureen Hatfield Jami Osterman Sue Torgerson Carmen Veurink Kori Steigerwald Cody Zahn...
by MiSTRA | Sep 19, 2024 | Alliance News, Member Updates, News
Last evening, members and guests of the Michigan Short-Term Rental Association (MiSTRA) gathered at the picturesque Parkside Farm in Byron Center for a special event that highlighted the burgeoning field of agritourism. The event, co-sponsored by the Kent County Farm...
by Esmond Fountain | Sep 17, 2024
This Saturday, join fellow short-term rental (STR) owners, operators, and managers for an impromptu get-together at Mundoโs 305. Sip on your favorite brew and enjoy relaxed conversations with some of the MiSTRA Board members as we dive into all things STR! Whether...
by MiSTRA | Aug 3, 2024 | News
HB 5438: A Summary In April 2024, State Rep. Andrews (D-St. Joseph) presented HouseBill (HB) 5438 along with co-sponsor Jenn Hill (D-Marquette), which is currently being considered. MiSTRA has been following this issue closely as a key priority for our...