Question 1

What is Corporate Housing?

Accepted Answer

Corporate housing refers to fully furnished, premium apartments or homes available to rent on a temporary basis, typically for 30 days or more. It is designed for traveling executives, relocated employees, or consultants who need the comforts of home rather than a standard hotel room.

Question 2

What is Short-Term Rental Arbitrage?

Accepted Answer

Short-term rental arbitrage is a business model where an individual or company signs a long-term lease on a property and then subleases it on short-term rental platforms (like Airbnb or corporate housing networks) for a premium, keeping the margin. StayAwhile partners with landlords to execute this professionally.

Question 3

How does StayAwhile screen guests?

Accepted Answer

We use institutional-grade screening protocols. This includes identity verification, background checks, and strict age requirements. We cater primarily to corporate clients, academics, and families, actively deterring parties or high-risk bookings.

Question 4

What is Mid-Term Rental (MTR)?

Accepted Answer

A mid-term rental is typically defined as a furnished stay lasting between 30 and 90 days. This is highly popular among traveling nurses, visiting professors, and individuals waiting for home construction to finish.

Question 5

How does StayAwhile protect my property?

Accepted Answer

We deploy smart-home technology including noise monitors (which do not record audio, only decibel levels), smart locks with unique codes for every guest, and commercial insurance policies that provide significantly more coverage than standard landlord policies.

Question 6

Why is Lawrence, KS a strong market for corporate housing?

Accepted Answer

Lawrence benefits from the University of Kansas (KU), LMH Health, and proximity to the Kansas City metro. This drives consistent demand from visiting academics, healthcare professionals, and families attending major events like KU Graduation and Big 12 sports.