Rob Stephens

  • Rob Stephens is co-founder and general manager of Avalara MyLodgeTax and a finance expert for the rapidly growing short-term lodging marketplace. Stephens co-founded Avalara MyLodgeTax (formerly HotSpot Tax) in 2002 out of his own necessity to understand and manage hotel tax compliance with his rental property. Stephens also speaks regularly at industry events. He has owned and managed his own vacation rental in Vail, Colo., since 1999.

A Strategy for All Seasons

A Strategy for All Seasons

Short-Term Rentals Aren't Just for Summer Vacationers Anymore Many homeowners looking to list their houses on popular short-term vacation rental sites like Airbnb, HomeAway, FlipKey, and Tripping.com wait for summer to cash in on out-of-town vacationers. And it’s not hard to see why—with nearly 17 million people worldwide who booked ...