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7 Common Misconceptions About Furnished Rentals

  • By Sarah Soenke
  • September 22, 2016
  • Tips & HacksTravelers Haven
7 Common Misconceptions About Furnished Rentals

Fully furnished housing often gets a bad reputation. Shrouded in misconception and myth, corporate housing is frequently derided as stodgy and sterile. Whether you’re a traveling nurse moving to a new city or are relocating to a rural area for a long-term assignment, it’s more than possible to make your rental feel like home.

To set the record straight, consider these seven misconceptions about furnished rentals.

1) Furnished units are inflexible when it comes to rent and leases.

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As anyone who has ever rented an apartment knows, rent is generally expected by the first of every month, and leases typically last a year. Unlike these rigid and standardized procedures, short-term rentals are actually very flexible.

Often, renters can begin their stays at any time during the month. And because many short-term renters are relocating based on assignment, this flexibility is more than welcome

2) Furnished units are never fully furnished and require extra purchases.

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What does fully furnished really mean? Just that. Except for groceries and few personal, finishing touches, renters don’t need to buy anything to start living in these luxury properties. Simply move in, and start living in comfort—all furniture included.

Are fully furnished units too good to be true? For the right individuals, they truly are.

3) Furnished units are sterile and boring. 

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Afraid that your furnished unit will resemble a dentist’s office? Fear not, short-term renter. Perhaps surprisingly, one of the many benefits of renting a furnished unit, is complete customization.

While furniture is often configured in packages, you’d be surprised at the vast choices these predetermined bundles come in. With most companies, renters get to choose how the furniture in their units will look—and what packages are best suited to fit their individual tastes.

4) Furnished units are always apartments.

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While many corporate furnished housing units are indeed apartments, renters can easily find condos and single-family houses to suit their needs. Whether you’re traveling solo, with a family, or an entire team of workers, you’ll be sure to find an ideal property to accommodate your whole party.

5) Furnished units are always in the suburbs.

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When considering corporate rentals, many individuals conjure up images of the suburbs. And despite this common delusion, it’s just as easy to find fully furnished rentals smack dab in the middle of a bustling metropolis.

No matter where you’re relocating, it’s possible to find housing options.

6) Furnished units are always owned by large companies.

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It seems as if everyone has their own preference when it comes to who exactly owns their rental property. Some prefer large, national corporations that own thousands of properties. Others choose mom-and-pop property managers.

And despite the common misconception that all furnished units are owned by large organizations, it’s just as easy to find individual property managers to handle your short-term housing needs.

7) Furnished units are more expensive.

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One of the most common misconceptions about furnished rentals is that they’re inherently more expensive. While the actual pricing certainly varies from unit-to-unit, the logistics of moving into furnished housing can be exponentially more affordable.

From movers, to packing supplies, the expenses of relocating quickly add up—especially when you’re traveling with bulky furniture. According to the American Moving & Storage Association, the average cost of an in-state move is $1,170, and $5,630 for cross-state.

Save yourself the hassle, and leave it to the short-term housing experts. Travelers Haven offers more than 100,000 properties to fit your unique short-term housing needs.

Visit our website and start exploring today.

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