Traveling nurses in Berkshires/Pittsfield MA area

Traveling nurses in Berkshires/Pittsfield MA area

Member since 2022 · 9 posts · 1 vote

Curious if people know what the demand is like for short-term housing for this demographic or others like it in Western Massachusetts. We are considering a large-ish boarding house property that I can't imagine would do well unless demand is strong. Please let me know what you think!

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Michael BaumPro Member
Olympia, WA · Member since 2016 · 8k+ posts · 7k+ votes
3y

Hey @Asher Coleman, have you called the local hospitals to see if they are hiring temp nurses that need housing? See if they have a need.

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  • Michael BaumPro Member
    Olympia, WA · Member since 2016 · 8k+ posts · 7k+ votes
    3y

    Hey @Asher Coleman, have you called the local hospitals to see if they are hiring temp nurses that need housing? See if they have a need.

  • Member since 2022 · 9 posts · 1 vote
    3y

    @Michael Baum thanks, that's a good suggestion!

  • Rental Property Investor · New York, NY · Member since 2023 · 163 posts · 95 votes
    3y

    I had this conversation with the head of zoning for the Town of Copake last week. 

    There is a demand for affordable housing, not necessarily the traditional STR that most on this forum want.

  • Investor · Vermont and New York · Member since 2023 · 308 posts · 309 votes
    3y

    Did you look on Furnished Finder?

  • Investor · Member since 2022 · 1k+ posts · 754 votes
    3y

    Look at furnished finder. Zillow, call local hospitals and talk to the HR department 

  • Member since 2022 · 9 posts · 1 vote
    3y

    Thanks all!

  • Rental Property Investor · San Francisco, CA · Member since 2021 · 19 posts · 21 votes
    3y

    Hi @Asher, I will suggest to check out data from the furnished finder and search data directly for traveling nurses rental units and demand in Pittsfield MA. There is small demand for mid-term rental, but probably not as strong as bigger cities. STR/Airbnb has higher demand IMO. MTR seems a bit slower now compares to previous years during Covid peak. Berkshire Medical Center brought in more medical professionals back then. Beside traveling nurses, the summer peak season will also bring in some retirees and interns which will rent from 1 to 4 months. Winter is definitely slower for MTR in Pittsfield. Hope this helps.

  • Real Estate Agent · Emerald Coast, FL · Member since 2016 · 820 posts · 486 votes
    3y
  • Real Estate Agent · Austin, TX · Member since 2020 · 1k+ posts · 941 votes
    3y
    Quote from @Asher Coleman:

    Curious if people know what the demand is like for short-term housing for this demographic or others like it in Western Massachusetts. We are considering a large-ish boarding house property that I can't imagine would do well unless demand is strong. Please let me know what you think!


    If you're looking to do a boarding house, go on a local FB group for apartments for rent or subletting. See what the going rate is and the demand for properties.

  • Real Estate Agent · Emerald Coast, FL · Member since 2016 · 820 posts · 486 votes
    3y

    Stats for Furnished Finder demand:

    https://www.furnishedfinder.co...

  • Member since 2022 · 9 posts · 1 vote
    3y

    Thank you all very much! These are super useful links.

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