A good starting point would be to use platforms like Furnished Finder to check who the traveling professionals in these cities are and what their price ranges might be.

These properties are usually rented out to companies in a condition that best suits their needs, which includes all the furnishings and amenities they desire.I currently have two rented to the same company until September 2023. 

If you want to feel out the demand for MTR the most common place to start is on Furnished Finder.

I've listed on Furnished Finder, Zillow as fully furnished and I also actively look and post in various Facebook groups advertising the listing.

Some have had success with the hybrid of Mid Term Rental, which is similar to furnished rentals. 11.

Even the barest furnished units that don't have a full kitchen usually have a microwave so people can heat up frozen entrees or warm water for a cup of tea.

You can target traveling professionals on furnished finder and Facebook marketplace. 

I plan on furnishing it while I live here and renting it as a MTR next year.

Rather than focusing on the STR laws, consider moving to mid-term/furnished lease for MtM/3 - 6 month terms.

He would need to be willing to furnish the property himself and find a co-host.