Happy New Year STRU Family! The Future is Looking Bright in 2020!
Summary
Richard Fertig and his colleague Erica discuss the past year and their hopes for the short-term rental industry in the year 2020. They share their gratitude for the STRU community and encourage hosts to focus on growth with intent and knowledge, and to take calculated risks for higher rewards in the coming year.
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