Any luck with Furnished Finder?

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My husband and I are looking to buy an investment property in Florida (open to other suggestions) but short term rentals are so hard to come by with HOA’s. I saw a website for mid term rentals with fully furnished places for traveling nurses, business people, etc… how well do these sites do in terms of filling your property with potential tenants? Any experience with this?

Rick Pozos · Answer

Just like everything else, IT DEPENDS. We work it. There are lots of hospitals in San Antonio. We know how much people are getting paid for their 3 month stays. We research. We have units close to hospitals. It works good for us.

Anthony Cortello · Answer

I haven't had the greatest experience with FF.   Had an issue with listing the property, which shouldn't have been a bid deal however the customer service was unable to resolve the issue. it was very disappointing

Bonnie Low · Answer

I use Furnished Finder exclusively to fill my MTR and it stays booked consistently but I think that has more to do with the property itself, the demand in my area and because my rates are reasonable. So far all of my guests have been in the medical field, but I've had inquiries from all kinds of different people: construction workers, relocations, divorcees, academics, people traveling for long term medical treatments and seasonal forest service employees. Unlike the OTAs (Airbnb, VRBO etc) Furnished Finder is only a lead gen funnel. You post your site, people can see it and inquire. Transactions take place off line. FF does offer some complementary tools and affiliate links like for background checks and state-specific leases but they don't provide booking or customer service for either party. I like that you are in charge of your own listing and arrangements with your guests. FF doesn't get in the middle and make decisions about your property like when to issue a refund or de-platforming you (except in the case of scammers). What I don't like about it is that the messaging feature is slow and wonky. I'll get a text notification that I have a new lead but it can take hours before that lead shows up in my dashboard on the website. And messaging between guests and hosts is slow. But it's a good tool for lead gen and I think it serves its purpose. Hope that helps!

Jamie Banks · Answer

I’ve had a great experience with Furnished Finder. However, it’s important to note that it’s not a direct booking site like Airbnb, VRBO, etc. Typically guests will inquire about your property or inquire about a property in an area and it’s up to the landlord / property manager to reach out and secure the tenant. There’s a direct booking inquiry feature but I haven’t seen it used very often. Go to Furnishedfinder.com/stats to figure out the demand in your area. My last guests (who were digital nomads) actually planned to live in St Pete for a few months after leaving my property so I’m sure there’s a good amount of demand!

Ericka Luddy · Answer

I've used FF and have had great luck with it.  Be sure to have good tenant screening in place and your leases.  I like that it's a flat fee and tends to bring in more serious renters than airbnb.

Edgar Sanabia · Answer

of course! so i wont share the address since he is still in the closing process. but it is in south pasadena . ill message you directly !

Claire McPherson · Answer

Amazing I was looking in that area, do you know what the address is? Or name of the complex?

Edgar Sanabia · Answer

aggreged saint pete is greeting a little bit more strict on STR . but there are defiantly pockets with in the city that allow it.But they are definitely out there an investor that i works just closed on STR turn key in south Pasadena minutes from the beach.

Obed Calixte · Answer

Location to the desired end user's place of work will be key to success of whatever site is used to find tenants. It all starts there.

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