In this episode of the STR Law Podcast, Katie Johnson is joined by tax attorney Anthony Brister to discuss short-term rental tax strategy, asset protection, LLCs, insurance, and entity structuring.

Anthony explains why STR owners should think beyond tax savings and make sure their properties are properly protected through the right insurance, business structure, corporate formalities, and long-term planning.

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Pets, service animals, and emotional support animals can create a lot of confusion for short-term rental hosts, especially when guests fail to disclose animals or hosts are unsure what rules apply.

In this episode, Katie is joined by John Bradford, founder and CEO of PetScreening, to discuss how STR owners and property managers can better manage pet policies, service animal requests, emotional support animal issues, and guest documentation.

John shares how a dog bite lawsuit helped inspire the creation of PetScreening, why “no pets” does not always mean “no animals,” and how hosts can use clearer processes to reduce confusion before a guest ever checks in.

They also discuss service animal misconceptions, emotional support animal rules, unauthorized and visiting pets, documentation, guest acknowledgments, and why hosts should be careful about relying on advice from online forums.

This episode is a helpful reminder that clear policies, proper documentation, and consistent guest communication matter.

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California probate can be slow, expensive, and messy, especially when you own rentals or run a business. In this episode, I am joined by Mark Abel, a Southern California trusts-and-estates attorney, to explain how estate planning and LLCs work together for STR owners and real estate investors.

We cover why a living revocable trust is a go-to tool for avoiding probate, how a pour-over will “catch” assets that never make it back into the trust (often after refinances), and the documents that matter for incapacity planning so operations don’t freeze after an unexpected event.

You’ll also hear our guidance on LLC successor planning, why trusts matter even more for families with minor children, and what Mark is seeing in California, including HOA crackdowns and STR lottery or waitlist systems.

If you’ve been “meaning to get around to it,” this episode is your reminder: hope for the best, plan for the worst.

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