It feels like midterm rentals (30–90+ days) are getting a lot more attention lately with traveling nurses, insurance stays, remote workers, corporate relocations, etc.From what I’ve seen managing properties, MTRs sit in an interesting middle ground:Less volatility and wear and tear than short term rentalsHigher returns than traditional long-term leases (in many markets)Fewer regulatory headaches than STRsBut also… less talked about, less standardized, and sometimes misunderstoodSome questions I keep coming back to:• Are midterm rentals a deliberate strategy, or just a fallback when STR regulations tighten?

Mortgage-backed securities followed suit, gaining 6–8 ticks as volatility cooled.

In this environment, deals need margin for rate volatility.

– How much volatility am I comfortable with in the first 12–24 months?

. ➡️ For real estate: A divided Fed = potential for more rate volatility.

BTC is volatile, very volatile.

It’s about reality:Fully vacant = no incomeFull gut = construction + leasing riskOlder buildings = unknownsMarket volatility during an 8–12 month execution windowIf the seller wants near-stabilized pricing, they can:Do the work themselvesLease it upAnd sell you a $3M assetIf not, the discount is the price of transferring that risk to you.Your thinking is right.

When the sample size is small, one loss can disproportionately impact results, making outcomes more volatile.

.• Fix-and-flip is doable, but just know it’s the highest-risk option on your list.Margins in Texas can be thinner than Instagram makes it look, and rehab costs are still volatile.

How are you adjusting for insurance volatility?