All Forum Posts by: Daron Payne

Hi Jonathan,

Renting to traveling nurses is actually a great way to maximize your property's earning potential.  

Here's a few reasons why:

• Travel nurses already go through background checks and drug tests so you know you're getting a reliable tenant.
• They get paid really well AND get a housing stipend so getting rent paid on time is never a problem.
• The demand for travel nurses is only increasing with baby boomers retiring, so you'll always have a stream of tenants.
• For a furnished home (or room) you generally can charge a higher premium
• Travel nurses generally work 12 hour shifts and love to sleep as a result... no noise complaints from neighbors.
• Their contracts are typically 13 weeks.  So they're out a lot of the time trying to enjoy your town in the short amount of time that they have = your property gets very little wear and tear.
• Rather than reaching out to hospitals or craigslist trying to find travel nurses to rent to, I'd suggest listing your property on FurnishedFinder.com.  It's like the hub of travel nurse housing.

anyone have any experience with Walter Wofford and his short term rental education programs?

Thanks @Mindy Jensen, I've been learning all I can from Brian's videos.

Glad to have found this great resource. I'm an aspiring firefighter going through the arduous testing and interviewing process with departments around southern california.

I'm interested in assigning lease options (rent to own). 

Thanks everyone for the effort and willingness to help newbies like myself.

Daron