Legal Guidance for Real Estate Law in Short-Term Rentals

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Context: We are a short-term rental operating company seeking expert legal guidance to transition our business model from operating in legal gray areas of property management to a fully compliant co-hosting structure. We currently operate approximately 30 rentals in Georgia and 5 in Arizona, both states requiring a real estate license for certain activities. We do not have a real estate license, and recently our operations have crossed the lines from cohosting into the territory of property management, which we are legally not allowed to do or be in. Our goal is to ensure 100% compliance as co-hosts, avoiding classification as property managers, which will require undoing and restructuring parts of our existing systems. We need a real estate lawyer to: * Review our current operations and advise on compliance with Georgia and Arizona real estate laws. * Guide us on transitioning away from property management practices to a co-hosting model. * Assess and refine our practices in key areas, including but not limited to: * Fiduciary responsibilities * Tax remittance obligations * Advertising and marketing compliance * Any other operational aspects tied to real estate law Note: This project focuses solely on real estate law and operational compliance, not guest-related issues. Scope of Work: * Analyze our existing contracts, processes, and documentation. * Provide actionable recommendations to align our operations with co-hosting regulations in GA and AZ. * Draft or revise agreements, policies, or other legal documents as needed. * Ensure we stay within the legal scope of co-hosting without requiring a property management license. Qualifications: * Licensed real estate attorney with expertise in Georgia and/or Arizona laws. * Experience with short-term rental businesses (e.g., Airbnb, VRBO) and co-hosting models. * Understanding of the realm of property management in each state as it pertains to fiduciary roles, trust accounting, advertising restrictions, etc. * Ability to work remotely and deliver clear, practical legal advice. * Preference for candidates with multi-state experience or nationwide reach. Project Details: * Timeline: We’d need the research completed by March 23, with first meeting set up on Monday 3/24 or Tuesday 3/25 - Upon being selected, I will send you the list of questions and concerns that we will need thorough research to be done on. - We would meet initially to discuss our initial concerns and questions - Possibility of multiple meetings will be highly likely * Location: Remote (focus on GA and AZ compliance) * Application: Please submit your proposal with relevant experience, a brief outline of your approach, and your hourly rate or fixed fee. We’re looking for a proactive, detail-oriented lawyer to help us navigate this transition efficiently and legally.

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