Crash pads for military TDYs

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Crash pads for military TDYs

Hunter EmondPro Member
Rental Property Investor · Minot, ND · Member since 2023 · 10 posts · 5 votes
Posting here because it is technically about short term rentals. Wondering if anyone has tried doing crash pads for Airforce TDYs. My wife and many friends are in the military and this was an idea brought up in conversation. Would like to connect with anyone who has experience with it if possible!
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Andrew SteffensBusiness Member
Tampa, FL · Member since 2022 · 4k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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I operate in MacDill AFB area and there are a lot of options from luxury houses (a lot of O6+ there) down to padsplits and apartment rentals.  It is a viable strategy I imagine near most major posts.

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  • Josh Ball
    Real Estate Agent · Louisiana · Member since 2017 · 215 posts · 149 votes
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    I have attempted this with a couple of my listings close to a base in Biloxi, MS. I've discussed with someone who does this regularly with a 4-plex & he said the base has a FB group that they direct incoming personnel to in order to find housing. I personally haven't hosted any but do advertise my unit to military via said FB group but the monthly amount they're wanting to spend doesn't exceed my monthly incoming doing STR just on weekends so hasn't worked out thus far. Could likely check out MTR also as most I've come across have wanted it closer to 60-90 days.

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  • Kenneth GarrettPro Member
    Investor · Florida Panhandle/Illinois · Member since 2016 · 4k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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    Quote from @Hunter Emond:
    Posting here because it is technically about short term rentals. Wondering if anyone has tried doing crash pads for Airforce TDYs. My wife and many friends are in the military and this was an idea brought up in conversation. Would like to connect with anyone who has experience with it if possible!

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  • Kenneth GarrettPro Member
    Investor · Florida Panhandle/Illinois · Member since 2016 · 4k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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    I’ve used Zillow to list for TDY.  Near Hurlburt and Eglin AFB.  Had a pilot stay for 5 months.  Haven’t had much luck since then.  It’s a fully furnished 3/2 house.  I also use the military sites.  Maybe the government shut down is causing the slow down.  

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    • Hayden GrayPro Member
      Lender · Colorado / New Mexico · Member since 2024 · 31 posts · 9 votes
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      Quote from @Kenneth Garrett:

      I’ve used Zillow to list for TDY.  Near Hurlburt and Eglin AFB.  Had a pilot stay for 5 months.  Haven’t had much luck since then.  It’s a fully furnished 3/2 house.  I also use the military sites.  Maybe the government shut down is causing the slow down.  


       3/2 furnished is one of the harder ones to rent from my experience

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  • Account Closed
    Investor · FL · Member since 2016 · 332 posts · 388 votes
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    I have seen people successfull at it. The key is having a place near bases with high TDY rates where on base lodging is frequently unavailable. Think AETC bases and near MAJCOMs.

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  • Andrew SteffensBusiness Member
    Tampa, FL · Member since 2022 · 4k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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    I operate in MacDill AFB area and there are a lot of options from luxury houses (a lot of O6+ there) down to padsplits and apartment rentals.  It is a viable strategy I imagine near most major posts.

    [email protected]813-563-0877
    Vacation Rentals of Florida53 Reviews
    WebsiteView Page
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