Business is taking me to Birmingham several days each month and I anticipate as we grow that I will be spending more time there…..I know, I know. Nevertheless I am here and currently spend up to $1k/month in hotels and so I need some advice on what my other options are. Renting is certainly one, I have considered buying and Airbnbing when not using it. I am leaning hard towards just buying a camper and renting a spot somewhere. Anyhow I thought I would reach out to you guys and see what y’all in similar situations have done. TIA.

I would look into renting a room in a house - eg someone looking for a roommate. I did that many years ago when I had to go to Atlanta all the time and it worked out well.

I would stay out of the city limits of Bham. I would look at Vestavia, Homewood or Hoover area. They are more expensive ares but less chance of getting shot and kilt.

Microtel Gardendale/Fultondale is about $600/week. They do weekly only, but VERY close to B’ham and very safe.

Look into loft apartments downtown or TJ tower(Roots&Reverly restaurant is amazing!) Or go to Vestavia/Hoover/Homewood where they also have crime. No matter where you pick carry everyday and spare ammo

There is a KOA campground in Pelham. Might rent a cabin in Oak Mountain.

I would look at Airbnb. There’s long term rentals available and short terms that are way cheaper than hotels. There’s a 2 bedroom loft that we will rent when we go to Birmingham for dinner and drinks. That way we can Uber and not worry about driving. 2 couples/less than $100 each

Try the air hub deal if you can but if worst comes to worst find a room for rent in a private house with hopefully a lonely cougar with big juggs

What part of town will you be working in?

irondale and Bessemer

I checked into the cabins, looks like you have to rent quite a while in advance