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STR Municipal Scorecard: Rules on Short-term Rentals in Boroughs and Townships in Poconos

Zoning, Rules and Regulations regarding Short-term Rentals, VRBO and AirBnB are changing in the Poconos, here is a scorecard of municipalities and what they say about running a short-term rental from your vacation home or income property.
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Top 10 STR-Friendly Communities in the Poconos

Top 10 STR Friendly Communities in the Poconos Mention HOA and many people think of...
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The Real Story on 3-Bedroom Vacation Rentals in the Poconos

Why These Homes Still Make Smart STR Investments For years, the 3-bedroom home has been...
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How to Get a Short-Term Rental (STR) License in the Poconos

If you’re planning to buy a vacation home in the Poconos and rent it out on Airbnb or VRBO,...
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Do Pools, Hot Tubs, Firepits and Outdoor Kitchens Really Boost STR Revenue in the Poconos?

I got a call recently from a client who after some difficulties in getting...
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Pocono STR and Vacation Home Real Estate Market Update – Summer 2025

The vacation rental market looks good. The surge of post-pandemic "revenge travel" has cooled, and travelers are once again considering trips to the Poconos versus air travel to more distant destinations. The Poconos' strategic location within a 3-hour drive of 47 million people continues to support a strong vacation home rental and resort travel market, year-round.
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What Poconos Vacation Rental Owners Need to Know About HOA Laws

At the March 2025 Poconos STR Conference, attorney Eric Smith delivered a powerful session...
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Highlights from the 2025 Annual State of the Vacation Rental Industry in the Poconos

Each spring, in conjunction with the Poconos Association of Vacation Rental Owners, Chris...
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Why Bill Faeth says Don’t Invest in the Poconos

Bill Faeth is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and business coach based in Nashville,...
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Tobyhanna Township Rescinds their Cap on Vacation Rental Properties

NOTE: On Monday March 17, by a 3-2 vote the Tobyhanna Township supervisors voted 3 to 2 in...
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STR Owners win Court Case Against The Hideout HOA

Attorney Eric Smith to discuss the case at Poconos VRO Conference on March 6 For those in the...
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Steps to Finding a Successful Short-Term Rental in the Poconos

Finding and then starting a successful short-term rental (STR) in the Poconos involves careful...
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Protecting Short-Term Rental Rights in Pennsylvania

As short-term rentals (“STRs”) continue to thrive in the Pocono Region and across...
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