February 26th, 2024
Katie Lyon, co-host of The Landlord Diaries podcast and Marketing Director at Furnished Finder, discusses the benefits and services provided by Furnished Finder, a midterm rental company. She explains how Furnished Finder expanded from serving travel nurses to accommodating various types of travelers, including remote workers and families with the pandemic allowing for more remote workers across the globe. The transparency and affordability of Furnished Finder, as well as the process of tenant screening and lease agreements, are highlighted. The importance of ‘City Proof of Concept (POC)’ and trying a city out before you uproot your whole world. FurnishedFinder.com had amazing data that can be used for city and neighborhood analysis for decision-making. Furnished Finder offers transparent pricing and tools for landlords and travelers in the midterm rental market. The platform aims to provide all the necessary resources for success without hidden fees. Midterm rentals offer flexibility and freedom for both landlords and tenants, allowing for longer stays and the opportunity to explore new locations. Managing midterm rentals can be easily done remotely, with minimal involvement from the landlord. The average length of stay in midterm rentals is around 90 to 110 days, making it an attractive option for travel nurses and project-based workers. To explore Furnish Finder’s services, visit their website and connect with them on social media. Tune into The Landlord Diaries podcast.
Takeaways
- Furnished Finder offers affordable and transparent midterm rentals for various types of travelers.
- The demand for midterm rentals surged during COVID-19, accommodating travel nurses and remote workers.
- Midterm rentals have diverse use cases, including housing for professionals, families, and individuals undergoing home renovations.
- Furnished Finder provides a platform for landlords and tenants to communicate directly and establish a good relationship.
- City proof of concept is essential before making a long-term move, and Furnished Finder housing request tool and data analysis can assist in the decision-making process. Furnish Finder offers transparent pricing and tools for landlords and travelers in the midterm rental market.
- Midterm rentals provide flexibility and freedom for both landlords and tenants.
- Managing midterm rentals can be done remotely with minimal involvement.
- The average length of stay in midterm rentals is around 90 to 110 days.
- To explore Furnish Finder’s services, visit their website and connect with them on social media.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Katie Lyon and Furnished Finder
01:29 Expansion of Furnished Finder’s Services
03:00 Impact of COVID-19 on Furnished Finder
04:05 Diverse Use Cases for Midterm Rentals
05:20 Affordability and Transparency of Furnished Finder
07:05 Permits and Regulations for Midterm Rentals
08:14 Tenant Screening and Lease Agreements
09:24 Communication and Relationship Building with Landlords
10:59 Housing Request Tool and Data Analysis
12:36 Benefits of Midterm Rentals for Landlords
13:58 Factors Considered by Landlords
15:37 Tips for Landlords and Tenants
19:01 Importance of City Proof of Concept
21:34 Renting Out Properties on Furnished Finder
24:09 Using Data Sets to Make Informed Decisions
28:31 Benefits of Midterm Rentals for Travelers
30:15 Reasonable Fees and Deposit Policies
33:43 Transparent Pricing and Tools
35:06 Flexibility and Freedom
36:35 Managing Midterm Rentals
37:02 Average Length of Stay
37:57 Exploring Furnish Finder
39:03 Conclusion
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