(This is NOT a listing yet and I'm not trying to sell anything, just trying to learn)
Hi all - I have a townhome very close to the UMBC Arbutus campus that I'm looking to make available for rentals, ideally to students. I am looking to gather a bit of information on what students value the most when looking for housing.
- Do you generally prefer furnished or unfurnished, or somewhere in between?
- Do you prefer wifi to be included (and cable?) or would you rather get your own for cheaper if you can?
- In general, is it more useful if it works like a dorm, in which you only need to bring your clothes and food and the rest is ready to live in, or do people prefer a completely blank slate where they bring all their own furniture, wifi, etc?
The home is 1/4 mile from a Paradise bus line stop and a large shopping center, so I think from that standpoint students will find it appealing. It's a home where I've lived for a few years now and I care for deeply, and I'm not too far removed from my college days, so I feel I'm in a good position where I understand both the home and the renters very well and I'm motivated to find a good fit.
I have done a bit of research and understand there's a student leasing website where local lessors can post their housing, and I feel quite confident that this home will be appealing to students at the Arbutus campus in particular.
Thanks in advance!