All Forum Posts by: Sarah Rosko

Thanks for the feedback! We’ve now implemented a form for tenants to complete within 3 days of move-in, where they can note any damages or concerns they find. 

Hi there! We use Furnished Finder, and it’s worked great for us. Most of our tenants are traveling nurses since our properties are located near major hospitals in Indianapolis. It’s been a reliable platform, especially for attracting mid-term renters in the medical field. Best of luck with your rental in Delaware!

Hi Lisa, we manage mid-term rentals in the Indianapolis area, primarily serving traveling nurses. Our lease agreements allow tenants to leave without penalty if they can provide proof of contract termination. For any other reasons for early departure, we require payment of two months’ rent as a fee.

As a property manager, we provide itemized receipts for transparency. If an issue is urgent or under $500, we handle it immediately without prior owner approval, but always keep owners informed on repairs. Regarding invoice markups, we apply a 10% markup on invoices under $1,000. A lack of itemized billing and high surcharges could be a red flag. Having a clause for transparency on repairs and fees in your contract can help prevent unexpected charges, so you may want to discuss adding this with your PM.

We charge a non-refundable pet fee of $100 per dog and $50 per cat. For monthly pet rent, we charge $50 per dog and $25 per cat. To help assess each pet, we use a service called PetScreening, which rates pets based on various factors. This tool helps us determine if an additional deposit or rent increase is needed based on the pet’s profile.

Thanks for the feedback! Taking care of even late concerns definitely keeps things smooth, as you noted.

Hi there! I work for Brentwood Property Group and we manage MTRs and STRs. I see where you're coming from. MTRs tend to have lower nightly rates and deep cleans. One approach we've taken is implementing a move-in and move-out inspection (with photos) to limit wear and tear. This way the tenants will be held responsible for any damages. Our tenant base is mostly traveling healthcare professionals. These tenants tend to be reliable and respectful of the space—often more so than the varied guest pool with short-term rentals. While MTRs might not match STR revenue directly, they're more predictable with less frequent turnover, which can balance out in the long run.

Thanks, Johnathan! We resolved the issues immediately, and I agree—there shouldn’t be anything for tenants to report if the unit is thoroughly prepped. I was more curious to see if anyone uses a move-in or damage report form requiring tenants to confirm they’ve reviewed the unit and accept it as-is, with no issues. While this hasn't been needed in the past, I’m considering if it could help prevent tenants from reporting problems later that they claim existed when they moved in.

Hello everyone! I help manage MTR/LTR properties in Indianapolis. Recently, we had an issue where a mid-term tenant moved in and only raised concerns about the property several days after arrival. We always perform a clean and inspection, with photos, before move-ins. Do you have a set timeframe for tenants to submit any initial complaints? Additionally, do you use a form that tenants are required to complete and return within a certain number of days to document any immediate issues?