Neighbors around your STR’s

[Mark Futalan]

Just wanted to throw this topic out there for those who own/operate an STR. I haven't really seen it discussed. Have you had any issues with neighbors around

you complaining about your STR rentals? This can be a sticky subject because though most hosts follow all rules and regulations set forth for their city and try to be respectable neighbors,I can also see how a complaining neighbor can make or break your STR investment. How do you find the balance? Is being a reasonable and respectable neighbor with open communication good enough?

[Michael Baum]

Our place is in Harrison, Idaho. It is about 38 miles from Coeur d'Alene down the east side of Lake Coeur d'Alene. The town is only 297 people, but that includes areas for miles around the town so it is sparsely populated. We are on the south side of our small town, almost out of it. I have 2 immediate neighbors. One is a group that owns the place from Montana and they aren't there often.

My other neighbor is a long time resident and a very nice guy. So far we haven't had any issues. I talk with them all the time and they know they can call if there are any issues. They keep an eye on the place.

There are no restrictions where we are at. We just pay the requisite taxes. The city likes the tourism we bring in. We brought over 200 people to Harrison this summer. They ate at the restaurants, rented boats and bought stuff. There is only one other STR in town and it is less than half the size of ours. Works for us!