Abstract: The present invention includes a system, comprising a network, a rental status monitor located within a dwelling, and at least one portable computing device. The rental status monitor communicates a status signal via the network to the portable computing device to alert a user of a status of occupancy of a dwelling. The rental status monitor further comprises a transceiver, a sensing unit configured to detect and analyze a dwelling to determine occupancy; and a controller configured to verify the detected occupancy. The controller, upon detection and analysis of the occupancy by the sensing unit, verifies the detected occupancy by evaluating at least one detected sound or at least one detected volume, identifying an occupancy status based on the evaluation, and creating the status signal based on the identification; and wherein the controller authorizes the transceiver to send the status signal to the at least one portable computing device.

Abstract: The present invention involves a remote monitoring system, consisting of a wireless door sensor, a wireless motion sensor, and a Wi-Fi main panel, all installed at a short term housing rental to constantly monitor and inform the owner of the daily rental status; Occupied vs. Vacant, and the Wi-Fi main panel communicating with the owner smart phone through the internet.