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Seeking advice as new landlord in MTR space
Hi Everyone,
I'm a new property owner/landlord in the MTR space trying to get my property rented ASAP (ideally to traveling nurses/medical professionals/corporate professionals). I want to know if people have had more success listing their entire property for rent versus renting by the room? I have a spacious 3 bedroom/1 bath apartment (1500 sq ft). I'm sure each person has their preference, but I'm curious to know what people's experiences have been and if they have seen differences in vacancy rates using one vs the other. My property is currently listed on Airbnb, FF, and Vrbo as the entire apt. Any advice would help, thank you in advance!
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Hi Zacharia, welcome to the MTR game! As an STR/MTR host and co-host in the Atlanta Metro Area, I'd lean toward listing your 3-bed/1-bath as an entire unit, especially with one bathroom—Vivian's right that sharing it among strangers could deter tenants like nurses or pros. My experience shows whole-unit rentals to families or solo professionals cut vacancy rates and simplify management over room-by-room.
For faster occupancy and stability, try my hybrid co-hosting model: we market listings to insurance and corporate housing partners for mid-term stays (months to a year), boosting rent from $2,300/month to $7,300/month. It’s less work, no turnovers, and steady income—perfect for your goals. How’s the response been on Airbnb and FF so far? Let’s tweak it!