A small portfolio of long term rentals in A/B locations is semi-passive (at times).

Ideally, I’d like a tenant or business that takes care of the property and handles its own maintenance, while I just receive rent under a multi-year lease.I’m not looking for short-term or mid-term rentals.I’m more interested in creative or semi-commercial uses that can legally operate out of a residential property.What kinds of businesses, organizations, or lease setups have you seen work well for a property like this?

I’ve been diving into the numbers, trends, and different business models, but I’d love to hear directly from others who have experience in this niche or in similar commercial ventures.From my research, salon suites seem like a strong model—steady demand, potential for semi-passive income once stabilized, and a great way to serve independent beauty professionals.

A lot of investors in that niche hang out in local STR meetups, regional REI groups, and even city-specific Facebook groups where hosts discuss regulations and openings.Curious — are you mainly seeing historic homes, or more rural/semi-rural properties with acreage?

I understand you can look at Zillow and leverage public county tax databases to find semi-accurate property tax numbers with comparables.

Hey everyone,I’ve been noticing more investors shifting toward medium-term rentals (MTRs) — especially with cities tightening STR regulations and longer leases getting squeezed by slower rent growth.It seems like the 3–6 month rental space (travel nurses, relocations, contract workers) is offering a nice balance of cash flow and stability — without the constant turnover of short-term stays.For those already in this space:How are you structuring leases (furnished vs. semi-furnished)?

Think of this more like getting a membership to a semi-exclusive club.

I dabbled early on too but eventually pivoted to short-term rentals because I wanted more control and something that could turn into semi-passive income a little faster.Since you mentioned Florida, have you looked into the Panhandle?

Hello all,My name is Christian and I'm semi new to BP.

Why pay a skilled handyman his labor rate to do wall patches when you can hire a semi-skilled handyman at a MUCH lower rate to do it.