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Furnished Rental Insurance: What Coverage Owners Actually Need

Published Date: 2026-07-08

If you own a property and you’re renting it out, you need to think about insurance. However, if your rental is furnished, you’ll have different considerations than an owner who rents out an unfurnished home. There’s also the fact that you might not think of yourself as a landlord and could be relying on your standard homeowner’s policy. The problem is that homeowner’s coverage often isn’t designed for full-time rentals. Insurers usually expect you to carry a landlord policy when you’re renting the home out. And once you add furniture, appliances, and multiple guests throughout the year, things can get a little dicey. Start with the Three Core Buckets of Coverage Most owners should think in three buckets: 1) Property And Contents Coverage Your building needs coverage, but so do your furnishings. Landlord insurance for...

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Corporate Housing: Serving Business Travelers

Published Date: 2026-07-01

If you’ve ever tried to work while staying in a hotel room or even a serviced apartment, you know why corporate housing matters. Business travelers aren’t just looking for a place to...

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Can You Build a Business Without Owning Property? Corporate Housing Arbitrage

Published Date: 2026-06-24

In a nutshell, yes, you can build a corporate housing business without owning real estate. It’s called rental arbitrage. In this situation, you lease a property long-term, then rent it out...

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How to Get Corporate Housing Contracts with Companies

Published Date: 2026-06-17

Struggling to get corporate renters to your property? You’re not alone. You know the demand for corporate rentals is out there, but it’s not always obvious how companies choose corporate...

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How to Set Disaster Housing Rental Rates for Insurance Claims

Published Date: 2026-06-17

When demand spikes after a storm, fire, or major loss event, pricing your furnished rental can be tough. You want to stay profitable, but you also want to act compassionately toward anyone displaced...

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Why Insurance Companies Love Mid-Term Rentals: A Guide For Owners

Published Date: 2026-06-10

Fires, floods, or major repairs mean that insurance companies have a problem they need to solve fast: where does the policyholder live next? Sure, hotels can work for a few nights. However, when...

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Mid-Term Rentals for Hospital Travel: Demand Drivers and Tips

Published Date: 2026-06-03

Want steady rentals without dealing with the hassle of nightly bookings? Medical stay housing can be a great choice for mid-term rental owners. When you’re set up for it, you can earn longer...

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How to Take Photos and Video of Your Rental Property

Published Date: 2026-05-27

Listing corporate housing online? Your photos are the first proof that your furnished rentals are clean and ready for a longer stay. Great mid-term rental photos help renters see where they’ll...

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Internships and Semester Rentals: Furnished Housing Guide

Published Date: 2026-05-20

Do you live in a college town? Maybe your rental property is within reach of a university campus. Whatever the case, internship housing is worth your attention. Intern programs, semester schedules,...

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Corporate Housing vs Extended-Stay Hotels: What Guests Prefer

Published Date: 2026-05-13

It’s sometimes not easy deciding between corporate housing vs. extended stay. It helps to think like a traveler. For a few nights, a hotel can be fine. However, once you’re settling in...

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