Furnished home for rent, fixed term Jan 1, 2027 to Aug 10, 2027 NOTE: Tours are currently being scheduled with applicants who have already reached out. New inquiries that include an introduction (see below) will be added to a waitlist in the order received, and contacted only if none of the current applicants sign a lease. Please read before contacting: I'm renting out my home, which I've put a lot of effort into and really love, for a fixed term while I'm traveling for work. Please read the full description below carefully. To apply, send me a message or attach a cover letter to your application introducing yourself and explaining why you'd be a good fit. Please confirm that you've read this post and understand this is a fixed-term rental from January 1 to August 10, 2027. I will only respond to messages or applications that include a short introduction. Generic messages (like "Is this available?" or "Can I schedule a tour?") will not receive a reply. Application process: (1) Send a message or cover letter introducing yourself. (2) Tours for selected applicants begin after November 9. (3) After touring, finalists will be asked for income verification (about 2.5x rent), two prior landlord references, and a credit/background check through Zillow's application. Overview: I'm looking for a responsible tenant to rent my furnished home while I'm away for work for about 7.5 months. It's a 2-bed, 2-bath, 960 sq ft home built in the 1940s. In 2023 I remodeled the kitchen and living/dining room and added a second bathroom, so it has a modern feel despite its 1940s bones. I'm nearly done re-landscaping the front yard, which includes a new outdoor seating area. The backyard is a good size, with lots of raised beds for gardening. Furniture + Storage: The home comes furnished. One bedroom has a queen bed. The second bedroom is set up as an office with a desk and a pull-out couch (fine occasionally, but not comfortable for regular sleeping). Some of my furniture and personal items will be stored in the garage while I'm away. Availability: January 1, 2027 to August 10, 2027. An earlier move-in, as early as December 20, 2026, is possible, with prorated rent. Rent and utilities: The $1,650/month rent includes a professional cleaning once a month, plus sewer, trash, water, and high-speed internet. I'll also cover electricity up to $125/month. For reference, my electric bill is typically $60 to 90/month, and my highest in the past two years was $113. The $125 allowance should cover your usage unless the heat or AC runs high constantly. The bill stays in my name; for any month over $125, I'll send you a copy and you'll reimburse the difference. The house does not have any gas (heating is provided by an electric, ducted mini split system). Tenant Responsibilities: I'm offering this significantly below market rate because I am looking for a responsible tenant who will take good care of the home while I am gone, and who will also assist with some light house-sitting tasks (for example, watering house plants, setting aside mail, and checking that the irrigation is working). About 15 - 20 minutes a week worth of work, details are in the lease terms. No smoking or vaping in the house. Tenant responsibilities: I'm offering the home below market rate because I'm looking for a responsible, reliable tenant who will take good care of it while I'm away. I'll ask the tenant to handle a few simple tasks such as: * Water the indoor house plants * Set aside mail that comes for me, and let me know if anything looks important * Turn on the irrigation in the spring * Keep an eye on the newly planted trees and plants from my recent landscaping project. A gardener will visit once or twice a month (front yard only, but he may need access to inside the house to check on the irrigation controls), but I'd appreciate a heads-up if the irrigation seems broken so I can have it fixed. I expect this to take about 15 - 20 minutes per week. This will be discussed in more detail during tours. If you're interested, please see the instructions at the top of the property description about sending a message introducing yourself.
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