In this episode of STR Law, attorney and real estate developer Ari Rastigar explains how zoning and entitlements shape real estate value long before construction begins.

The conversation covers entitlement risk, rezoning strategies, large-scale development, 3D-printed housing, and how institutional investors approach housing in high-growth cities like Austin and Dallas.

A practical discussion on land use, STR strategy, and why understanding zoning law is essential for developers, investors, and hosts. 🎙️

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What happens when a 90-acre Property collides with small-town politics and zoning boards?

In this episode of STR Law, real estate attorney and Airbnb investor Katie Johnson sits down with Ali Haney—short-term rental owner, branding expert, and host of The Branded Market Podcast. Ali shares how she bought a 90-acre property in rural Kentucky to build a wedding venue with on-site stays, only to face neighbor backlash, packed hearings, and a conditional use permit loaded with 18 conditions.

You’ll learn:

• How informal “zoning green lights” can fall apart at the hearing

• What conditional/special use permits really look like in practice

• How neighbor opposition can reshape (or kill) your business model

• How Allie pivoted from wedding venue plans to a successful STR

If you’re an STR host, investor, or aspiring venue owner, this real-life zoning story is a must-listen before your next deal. 🎙️

For this episode, our guest, Steph Weber—owner of The Weber Co, co-host at Hosted by the Webers, and partner in Cabins on the Cumberland—shares what it takes to build a sustainable short-term rental co-hosting business.

Steph breaks down how branding and organic marketing helped her scale quickly, plus the lessons she learned the hard way about contracts, onboarding, client boundaries, scope clarity. Hosts, co-hosts, STR operators will gain practical insights to tighten systems, reduce friction, and protect the business.

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