All Forum Posts by: Ellen Griffith

@Aqeel Salim Thanks for the update! What a fun revival to an old thread.

So...would you recommend doing what you did? Would you do it over?

Every travel nurse contract is different. The companies negotiate contracts, pay, stipends, and housing individually on a case-by-case basis. Some travelers (like me) try to get the most take-home cash possible, but some just want a good hourly wage and a fun travel adventure with nice housing that's all paid for. They'll let the agency take care of that stuff, not shop around for the best deal on housing. So don't assume nurses can't or won't afford your place. 

Ex travel nurse here. 

There are a LOT of travel nurse companies so you can't call the housing departments of them all. I would recommend calling the staffing offices of the hospitals you mention and ask them what travel companies they use. (They usually have a few favorites, and it's easier for a hospital to keep dealing with the same company). Tell them why you want to know. Tell them you have housing available. The hospital/travel company/nurses would all be relieved to have the housing booking process streamlined. Imagine being a nurse, usually a woman, usually alone, renting a place to live sight-unseen in a strange city. 

When I traveled with my RN husband, we each got $3000/month housing/living stipend. We could have booked a pretty swanky pad. (But we lived in a 5th wheel, paid off our house back home, and paid off our student loans.)

I love it. I'd stay in such a place. 

Thanks for the responses. I can't STR rent the house now. I have a tenant in there until spring. I'm just trying to cash flow buy a few things here and there so it hurts less when I have to buy everything for this summer.

I have a lot of what I need to furnish my house that I'm planning to start renting out this coming summer. I know I need multiples of sheets, pillows and towels. I saw some recommendations for some Target sheets - what kind do y'all like best?

What else should I look for this week? 

I see the potential here. Your place is dated but it looks immaculate. Definitely find a way to get more light in the photos. 

And let's see some photos of the views from the windows.

I agree with the above about the bunkbeds. I looked through your photos 3 times before I saw the cool rock wall around the fireplace. All I saw at first were the bunkbeds. Potential renters aren't going to give you 3 chances, scrolling through the pics to find SOMETHING to like. 

The deck looks cool. Make it look fun. 

Thanks Teri S., I will look for that podcast. 

I'm trying to market an authentic Montana experience. We have a lot of scenery, wildlife, hiking, mountain biking, peace and quiet. Close to lots of good dining and historical sites. Many of the personal visitors I've had over the years really just wanted to hang out at the house and chill. Sit on the deck and watch the aspens quake. 

I'm thinking the house will be well-suited to 3 couples with kids, or 4 couples, or 6-10 singles for a retreat. 

I'm heading there in a few weeks to oversee some construction and make some shopping lists for furnishings and decor.

Hey guys, please help me brainstorm. I need to furnish a 4 bedroom log home for a STR. I need furniture, linens, dishware, decor...everything.

I've been checking out garage sales and Craiglist, both where I live (700 miles from the property) and in the towns around the rental. If I find something good on Craigslist, friends can buy and schlep the items for me. Some things I will buy on Costco, Amazon, etc. to have shipped straight to the house. I plan to set up the house to sleep 8-14. (3 bedrooms with kings, 1 bedroom with 2 bunkbeds, family room with 2 sofa sleepers.)

What do you picture when you think of a log vacation home in Montana? It's on 55 acres, no lake or ski hill or anything. I don't want to make it TOO much of a hunting lodge theme. This isn't Grizzly Adams' cabin. But sleek IKEA furniture sure wouldn't fit in. 

Do you all use comforters, comforter/duvets, or quilts? 

I have been learning a lot from this forum. Thank you all for sharing your ideas.