The demand is usually steady year-round in Chicago for that group.That said, here’s how I’d weigh it:If you go MTR:You’ll need to furnish it properly — not fancy, but turnkey: queen bed in each room, blackout curtains, comfy couch, smart TV, solid Wi-Fi, a stocked kitchen (pots/pans, utensils, coffee maker, toaster), and a simple desk setup.Expect about $4K–$6K upfront to get it guest-ready if you’re starting from scratch.Cleaning and turnover management can be automated (Turno app or a local cleaner), but there’s still some coordination involved.Since you’re near a hospital, list on both Furnished Finder and Airbnb (30+ night stays) — that combo usually keeps you booked.If you go LTR instead:You’ll save yourself the time and mental load of setting up a new system while adjusting to newborn life.Even if the rent’s lower, you’ll get steady income and less stress, which might be worth it right now.Winter leasing in Chicago:Yeah, it’s slower — especially December through February — but MTRs tied to hospitals stay active because medical contracts don’t follow the same seasonality.If this were me?

Purchased off the MLS for $125,500.  3 units stacked on top of each other with identical floor plans: 3 bed / 1 bath 1300 sq ft each.  

Quote from @Nicholas Cavato: I am purchasing my first flip property with assistance with a real estate coach within the Cleveland, Ohio area.

It's a 2 bed 2.5 bath in St Peters MO and I'm waiting on a response if it's allowed to be rented besides just a long term rental and they said they need to contact a specialist for an answer.

I would focus on 3-4 units to get the best economies on scale on the purchase and see if there's any value add properties that would be a good way to force equity in the home.

Adding a few tasteful accessories to the tables could add extra warmth and charm—perhaps a trusted friend with a great eye for decor could help brainstorm some ideas.

@Brandi Smith here's a comparable rental by beds/baths/sq ft/locationhttps://www.zillow.com/homedetails/175-Bison-Court-Way-Musta...Whoever listed the property you're interested in should be fired!

The well-designed units consistently earn $10K or more compared to those with that basic ‘Bed Bath & Beyond’ look

Love to talk offline and congrats, we need much more of you and I to have a chance to fill the 550,000 bed gap by 2030.  

My goal is to purchase a duplex in a solid A/B neighborhood to operate as a mid-term rental (MTR).I know how important it is to have the right team, so I’d love to connect with investor-friendly real estate agents, property managers, and co-hosts in either market.