1) Collect and pay sales tax. 2) Be a good neighbor. 3) Be active in your HOA. 4) Stay on top of current events in your area by subscribing to the local paper or reading it online. Google Alerts are also useful.

5) Know the zoning laws in your area. 6) Make sure that you (and your renters) are following the local ordinances to a tee. Complaints from permanent residents about noise, trash, and parking issues are what usually get the ball rolling on rental bans. 7) Screen your renters. 8) Band together with other vacation rental owners and property managers in your area. 9) Educate yourself about what's happened in other markets. 10) Show your face by participating in area community activities when you're in town.

Vacation, Transient, and Short-Term Rental Restrictions  Christine addresses the issues driving vacation rental bans and how to fight them.   Sales Tax Requirements for Vacation Rental Homes  Do you know the rules for your state, county and/or city sales and lodging taxes?   Complying with State, County, and City Short-Term Rental Laws  A list of considerations a new vacation rental owner should look into.   How to Screen Your Vacation Rental Guests  What questions should you ask potential guests before accepting their booking?

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