Turning your property into a short term rental

1. 🏡 Listing Your Rental Property with Insurance Housing Vendors

When a homeowner is displaced due to fire, flood, or other major damage, insurance companies often place
them in temporary furnished housing. This opens the door for investors to fill vacancies with high-quality,
insurance-backed tenants.

✅ Key Placement Partners: Who to Register Your Property With
These third-party vendors work directly with major insurance carriers and are the first stop for housing
displaced policyholders:

1. ALE Solutions – Preferred Landlord Program
🔗 https://www.alesolutions.com
● Works with State Farm, Allstate, Farmers, and more
● Industry leader in insurance housing
● Preferred Landlord Program: $99/year (1–10 properties), $149/year (11+ properties)
● Benefits: Priority listing, direct rent payments, 24/7 tenant support, streamlined operations
● Requirements: Lowest available security deposit, fair pricing, <30-day notice to vacate, response
within 24 hrs
● Register via the "Property Owners" section

2. Sedgwick Temporary Housing (formerly CRS)
🔗 https://www.sedgwick.com
● Nationwide placement for displaced families
● Offers relocation services and housing coordination
● Includes 24/7 support and fair-market rent tools
● Register by submitting your property through their housing directory

3. Housing Solutions USA
🔗 https://www.housingsolutionsusa.com
● Specializes in temporary placements for displaced families
● Contact directly to register your property
4. TPA Housing / Hotel Engine
● Used for overflow or special accommodations
● Mixes hotel and rental options

🏠 Can You Use Airbnb or VRBO?

Sometimes—but these platforms aren’t ideal for insurance placements due to:
● Limited lease flexibility
● No direct billing to insurers
● Less control over custom needs or pet policies
Insurance vendors prefer landlords who offer:
● Weekly/monthly flexible terms
● Furnished homes
● Direct communication & invoicing

📅 What Insurance Guests Need (and Expect)

Displaced families may have lost access to most or all of their belongings. Your property should include
essentials and comfort items.

🏡 Essentials (Included in Rent):

● Fully furnished: Beds, seating, dining table
● Stocked kitchen: Dishes, cookware, utensils
● Towels, linens, blankets
● Starter supplies:
○ Soap, shampoo, lotion
○ Toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags
○ Laundry detergent, dryer sheets
○ Coffee maker, filters, fresh coffee
○ Pantry basics: salt, pepper, cooking oil

💡 Tip: Buy supplies in bulk from hotel vendors to save money and ensure consistency.

📺 Comfort Items:

● High-speed Wi-Fi
● Smart TV with streaming access (Netflix, Prime, etc.)
● Family games (Monopoly, chess, Uno, etc.)
● Washer & dryer
● Fire alarms and fire extinguisher
● Pet-friendly accommodations when possible

️ Safety & Access:

● Smart locks with remote access
● Welcome packet (instructions + contact info)
● Lawn care and maintenance included

⌚ Operational Expectations

• Lease Length Flexible: 30–180+ days
• Response Time: Within 24–48 hours
• Utilities Included: Power, water, Wi-Fi, lawn
• Billing Direct to insurance vendor or 3rd party
• Communication Clear, responsive, professional

🧽 Housing for Traveling Nurses & Healthcare Professionals

Healthcare professionals on 13-week (or longer) contracts frequently seek furnished rentals near hospitals.
Properties in Macon and Warner Robins are ideal for:

● Atrium Health Navicent (Macon)
● Piedmont Macon Medical Center
● Houston Medical Center (Warner Robins)
● Emory at Warner Robins

✅ Top Platforms for Healthcare Housing

1. Furnished Finder
🔗 https://www.furnishedfinder.com
● #1 site for travel nurses
● $99/year to list, no commissions

2. Travel Nurse Housing
🔗 https://www.travelnursehousing.com
● Sister site of Furnished Finder

3. Airbnb & VRBO
● Still used by some nurses
● Optimize listings with keywords like “travel nurse housing” and offer monthly discounts

4. Corporate Housing by Owner (CHBO)
🔗 https://www.corporatehousingbyowner.com
● Ideal for longer-term assignments

📈 What Nurses Look For in Rentals

Essentials:
● Fully furnished, clean home
● Full kitchen
● Washer/dryer (in-unit or on-site)
● All utilities + Wi-Fi included
● Safe, quiet location near hospital

Extras That Help:
● Pet-friendly options
● Blackout curtains (night-shift workers)
● Streaming TV access
● Parking
● Flexible leases (30–90+ days)

🎓 Investor Takeaways
● Stable tenants backed by insurance or hospital contracts
● Higher returns with furnished properties
● Flexible lease terms minimize vacancy
● Repeat business from vendors & agencies