Las Vegas MTRs - notice any change in demand?

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Anyone notice a surge in supply in the area recently?  I only entered the market 10 months ago (condo 2/2) when I entered the market in April/May there were so many more leads.  It has been crickets for over a month now and I am getting concerned.... just wanted to hear from other MTR  landlords in Vegas to see if this is seasonal, a trend, or just me????

Michael Eskenasy · Answer

@Kristina Krich

You may actually be seeing something structural rather than just seasonal.

Over the last 12–18 months a lot of STR owners moved into the MTR space when regulations tightened or nightly demand softened. Vegas in particular saw a wave of owners pivot to 30–90 day rentals because it looked like a safer model.

At the same time, demand from one of the biggest MTR tenant pools — travel nurses and temporary medical staff — normalized a lot after the pandemic. During 2021–2023 that segment was extremely active and drove a lot of bookings on Furnished Finder.

So what you’re describing (more listings + fewer inquiries) is exactly what you’d expect when supply expands faster than demand.

The other thing to keep in mind is that MTR demand tends to concentrate in very specific pockets — near hospitals, major employers, and certain corporate corridors. Once supply spreads outside those zones, lead flow can drop pretty quickly even if the overall market still looks healthy.

Curious if other Vegas operators are seeing the same supply jump on Furnished Finder. 1,300 listings is a pretty big number compared to where that platform was a few years ago.

David Timm · Answer

@Michael Eskenasy That is some great advise and outlook on the market. thank you.@Kristina Krich, Similar points that I would make, unlike STR, MTR tends to be more reason based, its typically a company who is looking to put up work for there employees. You mentioned you are not centrally located which focuses on the problem and it doesn't focus on the solutions. If you know your Tennent is likely going to be in the downtown market for work, showing commute times, traffic patterns and even public transportation (while south NV is having some funding issues) Might help convince someone to pick your location over others. Keep building those relationships with Agents and ask them questions about which companies they know that are in need of MTR units for some easy lead conversations. ^,^ good luck

Michael Eskenasy · Answer

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Kristina Krich · Answer

Thanks for your reply Chase.  Mostly Furnished Finder.  I did place an ad on Zillow and VRBO.  My HOA has a 60 day minimum.  I have a photography degree so I think my photos are not the issue.  There are just 1300 listings for Vegas right now and I am not centrally located.  But when I first started this endeavor it did not seem to matter so much.

Chase Busick · Answer

@Kristina Krich,

Where are you currently marketing? AirBnB, Furnished Finder, Zillow, ?

MTR's can experience some seasonal slowdown's depending on the amount of people looking for the areas. Can always try to delete & repost the listing in order to make it more fresh. Maybe change some of the copy/description, or pictures.

What is your pricing? Do you have professional Photography & Video? How about your condition.

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