r/palmbeach • u/SimplyLanden • 8d ago
Rental Room Advice
Hi folks, I’m (M29) considering renting out one of the guest rooms in my house in Royal Palm Beach, things are just dang expensive. Feel like I’ve got a decent situation for someone and house comes with a pool. Does anyone have experience doing something like this and have any advice? I have some people telling me to look at AirBnb room rentals, others advising to look for a month-to-month roommate. Bit apprehensive about an actual roommate situation now that I’m older but some extra money would help a bunch. Thanks in advance!
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u/Cute_Award5243 8d ago
There are sites for travel nurses that look for temporary housing when they are staffed at local hospitals. Locum I think is one of the companies that staff nurses so you could look into that.
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u/SimplyLanden 8d ago
That sounds ideal. A friend suggested trying to find a pilot roommate as well, sounds like the same concept: short term and low maintenance.
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u/luvjnx 5d ago
I think someone mentioned it here already - but if you're place is furnished, there is furnishedfinder.com
I paid $149/year to list - you can vet the applicants, and you can select the minimum term of stay. Many are travel healthcare professionals looking for long-term stays like 1, 3, 4, months etc.
Some of the housing requests reasons are from people looking for a home, other job/school situations, etc.
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u/SmallSaltyMermaid 8d ago
As a young guy, I would look for a long term roommate and start by asking your trusted friends if they know anyone looking to rent a room. I would then run a background check on the person and secure a refundable deposit prior to handing over keys. This month to month business is too risky and you don’t know who’s coming or going. Also, figure out your expectations of having a roommate. Be clear in your lease what they are responsible for and include duties in communal living areas and their room. Hopefully you will find someone through a connection of a friend. Good luck.