Furnished Finder operates a platform for mid-term rentals, featuring over 250,000 listings for stays of 30 days or more, catering specifically to traveling professionals and relocating families. By eliminating booking fees, the platform provides cost-effective access to unique rental properties that are often exclusive to FurnishedFinder.com.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional short-term rental platforms cater primarily to tourists and vacationers, leading to frequent tenant turnover and increased management overhead for landlords seeking longer-term, reliable renters. These platforms often involve booking fees and commissions, reducing profitability for property owners.
Solution
Furnished Finder specializes in connecting landlords with traveling professionals and relocating families seeking monthly furnished rentals, offering a solution for stays of 30 days or more. The platform distinguishes itself by not charging booking fees or commissions, allowing landlords to directly manage their rental rates and tenant selection. Landlords pay an annual subscription fee to access booking requests from a large network of travelers, including travel nurses, corporate travelers, and academics. Furnished Finder also offers tools such as tenant screening, customizable leases, and online rent collection through its partnership with KeyCheck, aiming to streamline the rental process and provide added security for landlords.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes landlords seeking reliable, longer-term tenants and traveling professionals, travel nurses, relocating families, and academics in need of furnished housing for stays of at least 30 days.
Features
- Listings on both Furnished Finder and Travel Nurse Housing websites and mobile app
- Direct communication between landlords and tenants without interference in the transaction process
- Automated matching process and Housing Request System to connect landlords with suitable tenants
- KeyCheck integration for tenant screening, including credit reports, background checks, and eviction history
- Customizable lease templates tailored to state-specific laws
- Online rent collection capabilities
- Mobile app for landlords to review tenant requests, chat with tenants, and update calendar availability
- Mobile app for travelers to search for housing, share and favorite listings, submit booking requests, and chat with property owners directly