Hospitality as a Good Landlord
Running a furnished rental business for stays beyond the threshold for short-term stays is more than just hosting—it’s landlording, with legal responsibilities that align more with Long-Term Rentals than Short-Term Rentals (STR). For that reason, I really encourage you to embrace the role of a landlord and asset manager, lean into a tenant-landlord relationship over a guest-host dynamic, and build a sustainable, strategic furnished rental business.
Realities & Common Misconceptions in Furnished Rentals
Let's clear up a few common myths and misunderstandings about renting furnished properties on a monthly or longer basis.
Myth 1. You don't need a Lease for monthly stays if you rent on Airbnb because Airbnb has your back
Myth 2. Mid-Term Rental (MTR) is anything above 30 days and less than 12 months
Myth 3. Keep leases short and don’t let “guests” receive mail at the property to avoid squatters and tenants’ rights
Myth 4. If I accept a 12-month lease request, it’s no longer MTR
Myth 5. You can hike the rent if an insurance agency inquires about your property
Digital Toolkits for New Furnished Rental Landlords
Starting your journey in extended-stay furnished rentals, also known as Mid-Term Rentals (MTR)? You don’t have to figure it all out on your own.
My Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) package gives you the essential tools and guidance to set up and manage your MTR efficiently.
What’s Inside:
✅ Over 40 ready-to-use templates to streamline tenant interactions and rental processes.
✅ Step-by-step operational guidance to help you confidently run your MTR.
✅ Key legal areas to research for your state at each stage so you can stay compliant and informed.
This SOP package provides the framework, templates and practical insights to guide you through every stage of a furnished rental tenancy—from inquiry to move-out and turnover.
You're New to MTR & Your Clients are Extended-Stay Furnished Housing Seekers
You're at the beginning stage of your Mid-Term Rental journey, and you lease to clients needing temporary furnished housing for 28+ days—like travel professionals or insurance-displaced families.
You Seek Consistency & Legal Compliance
Structured guides, templates, and procedures help you manage recurring situations professionally, ensuring fair practices, supporting Fair Housing compliance, and protecting your business.
These Toolkits Are for You If:
You Want to Adopt the Tenant-Landlord Relationship
Your “guests” are legally tenants—ditch the confusing “guest/tenant” label 👩⚖️ Embrace the landlord mindset & adopt the landlord-tenant dynamic.
You're Committed to a Long-Term, Sustainable Business
You treat your rental as a long-term investment, not a quick hustle. You see tenants as assets—longer tenancies and positive referrals follow when they’re treated well.
You Want Ready-to-Use Templates with Guidance
Beyond templates, I provide insights and recommendations so you understand the “why” behind each step—empowering you to make informed choices for your business.
Not for You ✋ If:
❌ You’re running a Short-Term Rentals (STR) business or want to see yourself as a host. There are plenty of others who specialize in teaching you how to be the best “host” on the block. If that is your focus, I’m not your person 🤷♂️
❌ You believe credit checks, background checks, and a signed Lease are unnecessary because the Online Travel Agent (OTA) platforms (i.e. Airbnb, VRBO) “have you covered”? 🚫 This isn’t for you.
❌ If your only goal as a landlord is cashing checks 💸 and nothing else, these toolkits won’t align with your approach.