All Forum Posts by: Catherine Javier

we plan to rent it out as Mid term 90 days. But with additional maintenance, that’s another thing we need to think about…

thanks again!!


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Hello Everyone, 

We are planning to buy a primary Residence in Orlando FL and house hack. We saw a house that we like that has a pool. Do you think it is a good idea to have a swimming pool? Or there will be more legal/ liability implications and additional maintenance cost, especially if we rent it out eventually.


We travel most of the time, probably we will rent the rooms. Thanks in advance everyone!!

 If you plan to rent the home out long-term I would suggest avoiding homes with the pool. When you're living in it and house hacking it might be nice and not that big of a deal but it will have additional maintenance expenses. Although you can probably find a pool maintenance company for around $100 a month. Pools do require larger expenses for maintenance over time such as refinishing the pool or replacing the pool pump. If you're not living in the property it certainly creates some additional liability with tenants that may have children. While this could be a draw for some families I would personally steer away from pools in rental homes unless it is a higher and luxury home. One of the things to remember is that tenants are rarely going to take care of a home like it's their own which means they will not care for the pool like you would. You will need to have a pool maintenance person once the whole home is rented out and it could cause additional expenses for insurance when using it as a long-term rental.

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I've rented/listed my MTR via both third-party booking sites (they screen) and self advertisement (I screen).

For tenants that do not book through a site, my vetting process is no different from what I do for LTRs; application, background check, etc. and the tenant pays for the screening.

 hello! Where did you lease your MTR? Is it furnished Finder? Thanks!

Yup, Furnished Finder and AirBNB.

Initially I received the most response via AirBNB; however after the opening of a new medical center within a 7-mile radius of my rental, I've noticed more traffic from Furnished Finder.

Quote from @Greg Scott:
Bankruptcy must have been a while ago for a 690 credit score.  With no other negatives, we would rent to her.

Of course, you should have a criteria written down previously and she either qualifies or she doesn't.  If she doesn't qualify, then you could negotiate a possible increase in security deposit, subject to local laws, to see if you would want to move her in.

I've rented/listed my MTR via both third-party booking sites (they screen) and self advertisement (I screen).

For tenants that do not book through a site, my vetting process is no different from what I do for LTRs; application, background check, etc. and the tenant pays for the screening.

Thank you!


Quote from @Brett Deas:

I personally don't like using furnished finders accessory systems as they have big holes in them, but one thing I have learned is they are a travel medical professional you can ask to see their contract. Medical professionals are vetted thoroughly, even more than a background check to do what they do, so if the hospitals think they are safe I have no reason to think otherwise. Also, you won't have to pay for screening or anything. 

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Hi @Catherine Javier, I treat mid-term rentals much like long-term unless they come from one of the STR gateways like Airbnb or VRBO). If they come through anything else then I will have them complete our standard application process and ensure that they don't have a history of hoodwinking or anything like that.

Who is your target renter..corporate, nurses, construction, tech, space industry....When choosing a location, try to factor in how much need there is for the particular industry that you believe will be your audience. Perhaps reach out to HR people at the companies that may bring in MTR and market directly to them. 

HOA's will be tough to avoid if you want to be in a good area of Orlando.

Best of luck to you.