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One of the most common questions that Location Independent Professionals are always asked about is where to stay. A lot of people assume that since we are mostly on the move and not opting to stay put in one place, our preferred choice of accommodation is either a hostel or a five-star hotel. Though quite frankly, there’s nothing wrong with staying in those places.
We usually rent furnished apartments complete with access to amenities such as gyms, pools an high speed internet connection. This is probably a conscious decision on our part since a location independent lifestyle brings a different living experience than what is considered normal by many people. We would much rather pay more to get that feeling of home as we travel around, and still look to have our own little home anywhere in the world.
One of the major challenges to living a location independent lifestyle is finding the right type of accommodation that fits your budget. We spend hours on end trying to find ads on the internet about suitable places to stay, and it can get rather overwhelming with the amount of information available. It is similar to deciding what one thing you want to get for Christmas.
Thankfully, there are shortcuts and simple tips you can use to shorten the number of hours on the internet looking for your own home.
Use the Right Key Phrases
When searching for the perfect home on the internet, it helps a lot to be very specific on what you want. By simply using some of the search phrases below, you can easily find the home that you are looking for in much less time. You can start off with some of the following search terms like:
If you need a place with internet access, then simply add the phrase “with internet” to your search terms. This is will sort out all the available places that provide internet connection to tenants.
By doing this search, you get a lot more specific information on the places that you may want to stay.
Your initial search will eventually turn up one or two websites that perfectly outlines all the things on your checklist. But if not, just continue to keep searching as you will eventually find one that will fit your needs.
Another way to go about this is by looking for local property agents in your intended destination. By consulting with local agents, you can get an idea about what properties are available, their price range, and the overall amenities that they provide.
If money is not your main concern, then I suggest that you try VRBO.com or Vacation Rentals by Owner. Although this alternative may be a bit on the pricey-side, if you can afford it, then by all means – go.
Narrow Your List to Specific Areas
The next thing that you want to do after piling up your list is to trim down your selections to the best possible areas that you plan to stay in. I have to say that this is personally a hard thing to work out. For this one, you really have to check the area out for a comparison with other places.
Try to consult with online and offline contacts that live in, or near the area to provide you more information about the place.
Look for blogs and blog posts that focus on those areas that you want to live in.
Just a reminder, if the site has no photos posted online and other detailed information, try to contact who ever is responsible for the post and ask for more pictures.
The Next Step…Check it Out.
The best thing to do before you head out is to visit the location, if possible during the off-peak season. This gives you a head start in figuring the place out, and will give you more time to look at other choices that may not be listed online.
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