How to Maximize Your Furnished Finder Experience: A Guide to Our Landlord Tools

Furnished Finder is the go-to platform for property owners and travelers seeking mid-term, furnished rentals. Our suite of landlord tools makes it easier for landlords to manage their properties while offering peace of mind to both property owners and tenants. In this guide, we’ll walk through how you can make the most of these services, including the Worry Free Waiver, Tenant Screening, Renter’s Insurance, Listing Set-Up, Online Payments, E-Leases, and Steadily Property Insurance.

Worry Free Waiver (WFW)

The Worry Free Waiver helps property owners protect their investment by covering unexpected costs, such as tenant-caused damages or missed rent payments. This service acts as a financial safety net, ensuring that you’re not left out of pocket if issues arise. It's especially helpful when renting to travelers who may not be as familiar with the area or your property, providing extra assurance when offering an alternative to a traditional security deposit—something tenants greatly appreciate given the high out-of-pocket expenses required for move-in.

How It Works:

• For a small fee, the Worry Free Waiver steps in to cover certain damages or unpaid rent that the tenant may leave behind.
• It serves as an alternative to a security deposit, which is a feature tenants often prefer.

How to Use It:

• Opt for the Worry Free Waiver during your listing setup. This is particularly helpful when renting to travelers.
• If a tenant causes damage or fails to pay rent, the Worry Free Waiver provides you with compensation, giving you peace of mind.

Tenant Screening

Tenant screening is crucial for ensuring a smooth rental experience. Furnished Finder’s Tenant Screening service allows you to vet potential renters by accessing their credit reports, rental history, and criminal background. Importantly, this process is a soft credit check, which will NOT impact the tenant’s credit score.

How It Works:

• The service performs a comprehensive background check, including credit scores, eviction history, and criminal records.
• This helps you determine whether a prospective tenant is financially responsible and a good fit for your property.

How to Use It:

• When a potential renter expresses interest in your property, you can request a tenant screening through the platform.
• Once the report is complete, review the details carefully to protect your property and reduce the risk of problematic tenants.

Note: Be sure to clearly communicate to tenants that this is a soft credit check, which won’t affect their credit scores.

Renter's Insurance

Renter’s insurance protects both landlords and tenants from liability in case of accidents or damages during the lease period. With Furnished Finder’s Renter’s Insurance, you can ensure that tenants have coverage for personal property and liability, which also reduces your own risk as a landlord.

How It Works:

• Tenants can obtain insurance through Furnished Finder, covering personal belongings, damages, and liability for accidents on the property.
• Landlords benefit by reducing liability in case something happens within the rental unit.

How to Use It:

• Require tenants to purchase renter’s insurance as part of the lease agreement.
• Furnished Finder makes it easy for tenants to apply for insurance, and you can rest easy knowing both you and your tenant are covered.

Listing Set-Up

A well-optimized listing is key to attracting quality tenants. But sometimes you just don't know where to start - or don't have the time! Furnished Finder’s Listing Set-Up service goes beyond just recommendations—it includes expert guidance and actual support from our sales team to create and publish your listing.

How It Works:

• After you've purchased an annual subscription with Furnished Finder, our team uses their expert knowledge about top performing listings to set up yours, including tips on photos, descriptions, and pricing.
• We actively complete and publish your listing from start to finish to ensure it stands out to travelers looking for mid-term accommodations.
• Have your property listed on another rental website? No problem! Our team can copy over the key information to get you up and running on Furnished Finder in no time.

How to Use It:

• Give our team a call at (855) 616-8588 to get up and running with our Listing Set Up service.

Online Payments

Managing rent payments is easier than ever with Furnished Finder’s Online Payments feature. This service allows you to collect rent electronically and ensures that transactions are secure and tracked.

How It Works:

• Tenants can pay rent via credit card or bank transfer through the Furnished Finder platform.
• You’ll have a record of all payments, reducing the need for manual tracking.

How to Use It:

• Set up one-time or recurring payments for the duration of the rental agreement via KeyCheck by Furnished Finder.
• Enjoy the convenience of automated payments, so you can focus on managing your property instead of chasing down late payments.

E-Leases

One of the most convenient features Furnished Finder offers is E-Leases, allowing property owners and tenants to sign lease agreements electronically. These digital lease documents are customized by state, ensuring full compliance with local regulations.

How It Works:

• You can create and send a digital lease to your tenant through the platform.
• Both parties can review the lease, make amendments if necessary, and sign it digitally, eliminating the need for physical paperwork.
• The digital lease is stored securely, making it easy to reference whenever needed.

How to Use It:

• Once you’ve selected a tenant, draft the lease through KeyCheck by Furnished Finder.
• Send the electronic lease to your tenant, allowing them to review and sign it digitally. This streamlines the entire lease-signing process, saving you time and eliminating the hassle of handling paper documents.

Steadily Property Insurance

While Renter’s Insurance protects your tenant, Steadily Property Insurance is designed to protect your property as a landlord. This service offers comprehensive coverage that includes protection against property damage, loss of rental income, and even liability.

How It Works:

• Steadily Property Insurance offers a range of customizable policies to fit your specific needs as a landlord.
• Coverage options include protection against fire, theft, vandalism, natural disasters, and even liability coverage if someone is injured on your property.

How to Use It:

• When managing your listing, consider adding Steadily Property Insurance to ensure your property is covered for a wide range of potential risks.
• Furnished Finder partners with Steadily to offer landlords tailored insurance plans, so you can easily compare and select the coverage that’s right for you.

Final Thoughts

By leveraging these landlord tools from Furnished Finder, you’ll not only make managing your property easier but also more secure. These services provide the tools and support you need to attract high-quality tenants, protect your investment, and streamline the rental process.

• Worry Free Waiver (WFW): Protect your investment from tenant-caused damage and missed payments, and offer tenants an alternative to the traditional security deposit.
• Tenant Screening: Ensure your tenant is trustworthy and financially responsible. Remember, it’s a soft credit check, so it won’t affect their credit score.
• Renter’s Insurance: Protect both you and your tenant from potential liabilities.
• Listing Set-Up: Let our sales team help complete and publish a professional, optimized listing for your property.
• Online Payments: Simplify financial transactions with secure, automated rent payments.
• E-Leases: Streamline the lease-signing process with customized, state-compliant digital contracts.
• Steadily Property Insurance: Safeguard your property and rental income with comprehensive coverage.

With these services, you can confidently manage your property, attract the right tenants, and reduce the risks that come with mid-term rentals.

Happy renting!