Mid-Term Rental Markets Within 2.5 Hours of the Bay Area - What Should I Looking At

[Emily Zhang]

Hi BP community,

I’m based in the Bay Area and looking to purchase my first mid-term rental (30–90 day stays). I’d like to stay within roughly a 2.5-hour drive.

So far, I’ve been researching Rancho Cordova in the Sacramento area and it seems promising due to hospital density, government employers, and relatively affordable pricing compared to the Bay. Before I go deeper, I’d love to get input from investors who operate MTRs in this general radius.

What other markets should I be looking at?
I’m especially focused on areas that have:

• Steady demand from travel nurses, medical professionals, or corporate travelers

• Reasonable entry prices

• Good occupancy for 30–90 day stays

• Local regulations that don’t create issues for MTRs