Looking for Advice on Mid-Term Rental Strategy in Sacramento, CA

[Srey Leth Timmer]

Hi BiggerPockets community,

I’m in the process of purchasing my first rental property—a brand-new 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home in Sacramento, CA—expected to be completed in December 2025. I’m very interested in exploring mid-term rentals (MTRs) and would love to hear from investors and property managers who have experience in this space.

Specifically, I’d like to learn:

• 1. How the Sacramento market performs for mid-term rentals compared to long-term or short-term.

• 2. Best strategies for attracting tenants (e.g., traveling professionals, families in transition, home insurance placement, etc.).

• 3. What systems or tools you’ve found most helpful in managing mid-term rentals.

• 4. Any lessons learned or pitfalls to avoid as a first-time landlord.

Since I live in SoCal, would be realistic to manage my first rental property remotely? If not, would it make more sense to hire a property manager in this case? If so, I’m looking for a property manager in the Sacramento area with experience in mid-term rentals, though I’m open to other rental strategies as long as the numbers work.

Any insights, recommendations, or connections would be greatly appreciated. Looking forward to learning from you all and sharing my journey!

[Srey Leth Timmer]

@Denver McClure Thank you for the insights. Will do. I really appreciate your time and willingness to help.