Month long stays in STRs: finding hidden gems

Month long stays in STRs: finding hidden gems

Member since 2021 · 2 posts · 1 vote

My BF and I live in SF and will both be working remotely for the next 6 months at least. We're considering ditching our SF apartment ($4k/mo rent) and instead booking month-long stays in short term rentals around the country. Once we have to return to our offices part-time, we could continue the STR rental plan but stay within driving distance to SF. This would also allow us to explore local neighborhoods to choose where we'll eventually want to buy our first home.

The main way I know how to search for STRs that allow monthly stays is through the usual suspects (AirBnB, VRBO) but I'm wondering if there are other sites or sources where I might find high quality homes. 

I know a lot of members here have STR properties - do you mainly list on these sites? Is there an "unlisted" sourcing method? Or a community of people who might be interested in having monthly guests but don't want to list on AirBnB?

And, if there's anyone who has done something like this and has tips, I'm all ears. Thanks! 

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Realtor · Boulder, CO · Member since 2016 · 3k+ posts · 5k+ votes
5y

Check out Furnished Finder, Sabbatical Homes, Corporate Housing, Sublet, CHBO, and Kopa. 

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  • Katie MillerPro Member
    General Manager, Publishing at BiggerPockets · Denver, CO · Member since 2017 · 463 posts · 642 votes
    5y

    @Brittany Horton That sounds like such a fun thing to do while you're able to work remote! Also yikes that is a LOT of rent.

    So, we own a STR in Denver and only post it on AirBnb / Vrbo. Personally, for safety reasons (since the STR is also part of our home) I wouldn't list it anywhere else that doesn't verify identities or have a proven process for collecting security deposits, etc. Fun fact though, a lot of STRs listed on Airbnb do larger discounts for longer stays so you can find some good deals!

    Otherwise, I know there are sites for travel nurses or other types of short-term jobs (one is called Furnished Finder) that would let you rent a fully furnished place anywhere from 1 - 6 months at a time. Worth a shot for an alternative to the big STR listing players! Let us know where you start your travels!

  • Realtor · Boulder, CO · Member since 2016 · 3k+ posts · 5k+ votes
    5y

    Check out Furnished Finder, Sabbatical Homes, Corporate Housing, Sublet, CHBO, and Kopa. 

  • Rental Property Investor · Sacramento, CA · Member since 2011 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    5y

    You already got some good suggestions. For the Bay Area, I'd also suggest 2ndAddress.com

  • Member since 2021 · 2 posts · 1 vote
    5y

    @Katie Miller it really is! But that's SF for you. :) Thanks for your thoughts. Will check out Furnished Finder.

    @Steve K. Awesome - so many to choose from.

    @Al Williamson Nice onem

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