Some owners like flexibility and the ability to always get the market rent (or more) for their home. They entertain weekly or monthly leases where they know they can demand a premium for the short lease period.
There are also downsides to short term leasing:
There are no recurring rental payments guaranteed to come in every month, which is a financial risk. There are many opportunities for the bevy of new tenants that go in and out to damage the place. There are also increased payments to the property manager for fixing up, marketing, and procuring tenants so often. These need to be covered by the excess rent that is hopefully commanded.
To read the full article, click here: American Apartment Owners Association’s Blog
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