The Long and Short of it

Hey there all you tenants, landlords, landladies, and property owners. This week our dedicated renter/reader/contributor Amanda has returned to share some of her wisdom with us, this time regarding short-term rentals, which may or may not be a good option for all parties involved. Is a short term rental the right option for you? Let’s see what she has to say:

Some people would describe themselves as the type to enjoy getting settled and finding security in residing in the same location and making a long-term home out of it. Other are the complete opposite–they can’t stay in one place for too long without getting antsy to discover a new place to temporarily call home. Still for some of us, moving around is not just a necessity, it’s a part of life. For these folks there is the short-term rental. But are you an ideal candidate?

Short-term rentals operate a little differently than your traditional rental contracts by offering weekly rent payments and even fully furnished layouts for those that don’t attach themselves to too many belongings.

Performer: Are you a performer? Entertainers that travel often find themselves in select cities with limited time engagements attached. In situations like these, temporary housing for a weeks at a time, even months in some cases, are ideal until it’s time to move onto the next location or return to the original point of departure. For performers or traveling artists, short term rentals are perfect.

Contractor: For contractors of all sorts, working on a job site in a location that’s too far to commute daily is an ideal circumstance to opt for temporary rentals. Most contractors find themselves working long hours and need a place closer than their home base, especially for jobs that require several months until completion. In the case of most contracting jobs, short term rentals are the most practical option.

Student: Being a young student without any serious attachments makes it easier to say opt for traveling for your education. Whether you’re traveling cross country for a rotation or looking to travel abroad, short term housing contracts will be the perfect option to leave without any further obligations after only a few months. Or perhaps you’re a returning student who’s a smidge too old or mature for student housing. In cases like these, short-term housing as a student may be just for you!

Teacher: With so many different teaching options and contracts for educators in particular districts and curriculums, some teachers will opt to only work for a semester or a year until they transfer to a new location. Or for teachers that are new to a district or state looking to start laying down some roots, short-term rentals might be the perfect housing option until you see how the community fits your style.

Newlyweds or Newly Single: Are you newly married and looking to upend your life in surprising and fun ways? Or perhaps you’re the complete opposite and newly single looking for a fresh new outlook on life. In cases like these, being ambitious enough to take a new job in new cities just to see how they feel and leaving the idea open to anything else that presents an opportunity could lead you to look into short-term rentals.

Of course there are other occasions where short-term rentals might fit your lifestyle, but these are five possible occurrences. How well does your life fit into any of these molds? HomeTownRent is a great place to begin your short-term rental search!

Thanks Amanda, for the advice and the shout-out! Tenants, if you fit into one of the above categories, or can draw parallels between one of them and your own situation, you should consider a short-term lease as a housing option for you.

Do you have rental questions of your own? Comments? Concerns? Love letters? Hate mail? Hit us up: Hometownrant@hometownrent.com

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