Working With Corporate Housing Agencies...

[Malkia Ra]

Was contacted by "Travelers Haven," a corporate housing/short-term rental agency, to gather more information about my rental for a travel nurse who's interested.  The rep explained the lease would be with them, not the tenant, and didn't go into further detail about how the business transaction would work.  The call was strange, the rep sounded inexperienced.

Never worked with a corporate rental service before, and considering the reviews I read, this company in particular is questionable.

Does anyone have experience renting to these service providers?

[Nathan Gesner]

Quote from @Malkia Ra:

Medical centers recruit traveling nurses for 90-120 day contracts. They entice them with a good paycheck and free housing. The medical center then hires a company to help find housing for the traveling nurse. It's very common. You have to check the company out online to ensure they are legit.

The bad news (in my personal experience) is that a lot of traveling nurses are problematic. A lot of them travel because they don't like people, they can't hold a long-term job, they are hiding addictions, etc. Some of them are great; some of them have been the absolute worst renters. Go in with eyes wide open.