Mid-Term Rental Property Investing Strategy Forum

Midterm rental Listing websites
Medium-Term Rentals
Concord, North Carolina
Midterm rental Listing websites

Three questions from a newbie: Where are we listing our midterms for bookings? I've heard of furnish finder, Corporate housing by owner. Are there any other which ones worth the cost? Last question is on pets: my rental will have hardwood floors. Do I allow them or not? The reason for asking is I...

The #1 Mistake New Midterm Rental Investors Make (and How to Avoid It)
Medium-Term Rentals
The #1 Mistake New Midterm Rental Investors Make (and How to Avoid It)

I’ve coached a lot of hosts transitioning from short-term to midterm rentals — and I keep seeing the same mistake over and over again. Most people treat midterm rentals like short-term stays with longer bookings. They focus on aesthetics and daily rates instead of what really matters: tenant type...

Uptick in mid-term rental demand in Vacation Destinations?
Medium-Term Rentals
Uptick in mid-term rental demand in Vacation Destinations?

Is anyone else seeing an uptick in mid-term rental demand in Vacation Destinations? Here in Ventura/ Santa Barbara/ Ojai I’m noticing more investors looking at MTRs and, anecdotally, seeing increased demand for furnished housing from professionals on short-term contracts at Naval Base Ventura Cou...

Transition from STR to MTR - questions
Medium-Term Rentals
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Transition from STR to MTR - questions

Hi everyone, I have been managing STRs on Cape Cod for about 3 years now. I was presented an opportunity to get involved in a mid-term rental and I wanted to get some information on the difference between the two. Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated!

Looking for right channel to list a property for mid term rental
Medium-Term Rentals
Looking for right channel to list a property for mid term rental

thinking to shift from airbnb to another, but not sure which one is good.

Rent-to-Renting to Students
Medium-Term Rentals
Rent-to-Renting to Students

Is it a good idea to rent to students at a Rent-to-Rent lease? For example from the start of the school year to the end of the school year for the students.

Where can I buy a good midterm rental for $250K?
Medium-Term Rentals
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Where can I buy a good midterm rental for $250K?

I have decided it's time to expand my portfolio. I currently have two local long-term rentals and one midterm rental that is remote. This week I should be closing on a HELOC. I want to use that money for some properties that cash flow. However, the properties need to be around $250K. I thought fo...

What's More Important: Higher Rent or Better Economics?
Medium-Term Rentals
What's More Important: Higher Rent or Better Economics?

A property with higher rent can look attractive at first glance, but expenses, vacancy, insurance, taxes, and financing can completely change the picture. When comparing two rentals, do you prioritize gross rental income or focus primarily on what you expect to retain after expenses?

Are mid-term rentals outperforming traditional rentals in your market? If so, how?
Medium-Term Rentals
Orlando, Florida
Are mid-term rentals outperforming traditional rentals in your market? If so, how?

I’ve been seeing more investors shift toward mid-term rentals for travel nurses, corporate housing, and temporary relocation stays because of the balance between cash flow and lower turnover compared to short-term rentals. For those currently operating mid-term rentals, what’s been your biggest a...

Seeking Honest Advice on a Baltimore Mid Term Rentals
Medium-Term Rentals
Baltimore, Maryland
Seeking Honest Advice on a Baltimore Mid Term Rentals

Hi everyone! I’m a nurse originally from the Baltimore area but I currently live in Los Angeles. I'm considering purchasing my first property in Baltimore. I want to buy a rowhome as a furnished mid-term rental and would really appreciate advice from investors who know the local market. My ideal ...

Mid Term Deposits
Medium-Term Rentals
Mid Term Deposits

Let's say you have a $1100/mo space for rent as a mid-term rental and you are NOT using Airbnb to list and collect fees...what are you collecting as a security deposit?

House Rules for Shared Spaces
Medium-Term Rentals
House Rules for Shared Spaces

I recently purchased a townhouse and my initial plan was to rent it out by the room co-living style. That may still be the end goal, but the first and only tenant I have so far was looking for more of a mid-term rental...so I jumped on it. I've been working on getting another bedroom set up for m...

Do any of you not have a washer/dryer in your unit?
Medium-Term Rentals
San Antonio, Texas
Do any of you not have a washer/dryer in your unit?

I'm converting a 1-bedroom apartment into a furnished STR/Mid-term rental. It doesn't have wahser/dryer hookups. I'm looking into getting the portable units that they sell for RVs/dorms. Has anyone installed these and if so, were they easy for the guests to use? Do any of you offer STR/mid-term r...

Rent by room or furnished rental for medical students East Garfield Park
Medium-Term Rentals
Chicago, Illinois
Rent by room or furnished rental for medical students East Garfield Park

Hello BP community I am undercontract for a triplex in east garfield park, 5min walk to Kedzie-homan line. I am wondering if I should rent out one unit as furnished mid or short term rental or even by room for medical students/travel nurses/travel techs. I know the area is poor in terms of amenit...

Course feedback or insight from Vetted Homes
Medium-Term Rentals
Denver, Colorado
Course feedback or insight from Vetted Homes

Has anyone purchased this $5900 course from VettedHomes on IMTR's or MTR's in general? Their success speaks volumes however, its a bit much for me to stomach for a potential benefit. I do see how the knowledge could likely save me the equivalent in mistakes but none of us have a crystal ball. Tha...

Are Medium-Term Rentals Becoming the Sweet Spot Between Long-Term and STRs?
Medium-Term Rentals
Are Medium-Term Rentals Becoming the Sweet Spot Between Long-Term and STRs?

Hey everyone, I’ve been noticing more investors shifting toward medium-term rentals (MTRs) — especially with cities tightening STR regulations and longer leases getting squeezed by slower rent growth. It seems like the 3–6 month rental space (travel nurses, relocations, contract workers) is offer...

What's the landscape in Austin, TX for mid-term rentals?
Medium-Term Rentals
Austin, Texas
What's the landscape in Austin, TX for mid-term rentals?

I have a property that i've been doing LTRs on and want to turn it into a MTR. Was wondering how can I gage the need in Austin TX and whether now is a good time to turn my LTR into a mid-term. Thanks,

Furnished 30 day stay for Sale
Medium-Term Rentals
Kansas City, Missouri
Furnished 30 day stay for Sale

I'm downsizing my mid term portfolio in Kansas City. Selling 1 SFH this year. Would this be a good place to post?

Large Home Rentals
Medium-Term Rentals
Large Home Rentals

Is there any demand for large home rentals (3,700 sf) in Spartanburg SC? I am selling a home in Spartanburg but am rethinking the idea, but not sure if there is a market for higher end homes in Spartanburg.

Looking to rent by the room in a 3 bedroom 2 bath single family home
Medium-Term Rentals
Looking to rent by the room in a 3 bedroom 2 bath single family home

I have a single family home (1 bedroom with attached bath, 2 rooms + 1 common bath) which I want to rent out in Camp Hill, PA. What portals can i try besides www.furnishedfinder.com? What term is ideal for a medium term rental? Anyone has experience managing a medium term rental? Could you share ...

How do you all track and manage tenant maintenance requests?
Medium-Term Rentals
Washington, District of Columbia
How do you all track and manage tenant maintenance requests?

Hey everyone, I’m a small-time landlord and software engineer, and one of my biggest headaches has been keeping track of tenant maintenance requests (random texts, calls, and emails — total chaos). I ended up building a simple system for myself to make things easier, and I’ve been thinking about ...

Co-living with Compassion — A New Way to Think About Housing
Medium-Term Rentals
Co-living with Compassion — A New Way to Think About Housing

What if a co-living home could do more than house people? Most people think of co-living as young professionals sharing a modern apartment. But there's a largely untapped opportunity sitting right in front of us — using co-living homes to serve people who need a warm, stable, affordable place to ...

How to Analyze a market for Mid-term rental
Medium-Term Rentals
San Antonio, Texas
How to Analyze a market for Mid-term rental

I just bought four SFH outside San Antonio and the cash flow is minimal but bought them for appreciation and tax benefits. Before I start marketing them I was consider a the mid-term rental option for one of them. I'm aware of AirDNA for AirBNB data but how do you do market research for mid-term ...

Newbie - What's everything I need to know about the MTR strategy?
Medium-Term Rentals
Denver, Colorado
Newbie - What's everything I need to know about the MTR strategy?

I'm a first time landlord and I listed a property for LTR, but have a MTR travel nurse who is interested and qualified. Other than furnishing the space and the shorter lease, what do I need to know about the MTR strategy? How does seasonality effect vacancy in Colorado? What do I need to know/do ...

looking to purchase a home in Pasco county FL to rent out. very new to this!
Medium-Term Rentals
Tampa, Florida
looking to purchase a home in Pasco county FL to rent out. very new to this!

looking for some advice on first steps to purchasing a home and renting it out mid term lease. what would be my very first steps? my sister lives in NY and will be purchasing the home and I would be managing the rental once we've rented the home out. we are in the very beginning baby steps and ve...