Monthly Stays: How an 8-Year Travel Nurse Earns with Room Rentals, FF136

Are you curious about monthly stays, room rentals or how to earn while you travel? Meet Reva Lewis, a NICU nurse and seasoned traveler who has spent over eight years crisscrossing the U.S. using Furnished Finder for safe, affordable stays. With around 80% of her travels booked on Furnished Finder—including both room rentals and entire spaces—Reva knows what midterm renters prioritize, from pricing and privacy to flexible lease terms.

As a travel nurse turned host, she shares insider tips on room rentals, house hacking, and setting up your property for success. Whether you're a property owner looking to boost your income or a travel nurse in need of housing, this episode is packed with actionable insights on pricing strategies, travel nurse stipends, cancelled contracts and location challenges in rural markets.

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Highlights:
0:00 Welcome to The Landlord Diaries
2:00 House hacking & room rental benefits for real estate investors
3:00 Who books room rentals? Travel nurses, professionals & corporate travelers
3:55 Pricing & privacy: How travel nurses choose between a room or an entire space
5:50 Travel nurse industry insights: How Mardi Gras impacted the industry
6:35 Midterm rentals vs. short-term rentals: How MTRs benefit local communities
7:20 Location challenges: Why more midterm rentals are needed in rural areas
9:00 Why Furnished Finder? More control over pricing & tenant communication
12:50 The best questions to ask as a host & traveler before booking
14:35 Cancelled contracts & flexible lease terms – tips from experienced hosts
17:35 Considering room rentals? Reva’s top 3 tips for success
19:35 Financial upsides of room rentals & house hacking for monthly travelers
21:45 Managing midterm rental payments through KeyCheck
25:15 Are property showings expected for midterm rental guests?
28:25 Reva’s favorite Furnished Finder stay: What makes a rental stand out
29:50 Connect with Reva Lewis for travel nurse housing & room rental advice

🚀 Don’t miss this episode if you’re serious about making money with monthly furnished rentals!

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