Managing Multiple Nurse Rentals using Furnished Finder

[Gretchen P.]

We have several year-lease rentals and just expanded into furnished nurse rentals. Two units are ready one will be finished next week. 

How are people with these properties managing their units? I am using Furnished Finder and the same potential tenants will inquire using different names, ie, Linda Jones, NurseMom, and LSJones. I already feel like I am spending a lot of time trying to figure out if the same person is contacting me, if they are legitimately a nurse traveller, and answering questions. Do you switch to email or text?

Organization isn't my strong point, so I would love suggestions. 

Thanks!

[Chris Allen]

Quote from @Gretchen P.:

We have several year-lease rentals and just expanded into furnished nurse rentals. Two units are ready one will be finished next week. 

How are people with these properties managing their units? I am using Furnished Finder and the same potential tenants will inquire using different names, ie, Linda Jones, NurseMom, and LSJones. I already feel like I am spending a lot of time trying to figure out if the same person is contacting me, if they are legitimately a nurse traveller, and answering questions. Do you switch to email or text?

Organization isn't my strong point, so I would love suggestions. 

Thanks!

 I don't have any nurse rentals yet (two being remodeled to transition to that model). But I am a travel nurse, so here is my suggestions. 

- Are you strictly wanting nurse travelers or are you okay with any mid term traveler?

- I would suggest placing your listing on AirBNB and or VRBO as well, you can just alter your minimum stay to 30 day's. If you do this, you could use a PMS such as Hospitable or Guesty to help automate a lot of the communications. (Not sure if there is one for FF). 

- Did you have to reject the first inquiry? Or why would they be inquiring under multiple names? If needed, I would just tell them you need a phone interview prior to them staying. Much harder to lie over the phone, will be easier to catch them in a lie.

- For ease of communication, I would type out your booking questions and requirements that way you can just copy and past to every guest. My PMS for my vacation rental does this. If a guest does not answer all of my questions, then I make sure to get answers. Maybe something like 

" Hi there *Guest Name*, thank you for your interest in our property! If you could, would you please answer the following questions and confirm that you have read, understand, and accept the house rules.

- What brings you to the area?

- How long is your contract?

- What agency are you traveling through?

- Are you traveling alone or will there be others staying in the property with you?

- Any animals?

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to let me know!"