Tracy Gray
Founder & CEO · 4 posts
Tracy manages multiple short-term rental properties and built Valzotra to solve the compliance challenges she faced firsthand.
Stop Using Email to Communicate with Your STR Guests
Tracy GrayMarch 14, 20266 min readWhy email threads with guests are a liability and what to use instead for reliable, documented host-guest communication.
Why Your STR Guests Are Confused at Check-In (And How to Fix It)
Tracy GrayFebruary 27, 20264 min readThe most common check-in problems STR guests face and how hosts can prevent them with better communication.
What Counts as STR Work Hours for REPS?
Tracy GrayFebruary 4, 20265 min readA clear breakdown of what the IRS considers qualifying work hours for Real Estate Professional Status.
How to Prove Material Participation for Your STR in 2026
Tracy GrayJanuary 14, 20264 min readLearn which IRS tests qualify your short-term rental for material participation and how to document your hours to survive an audit.