Thinking About Becoming a Mid-Term Rental Investor? Here Are My Top Tips to Get Started
Practical, real-life advice from someone who’s been in the trenches.
Whether you’re dipping your toes into real estate investing for the first time or looking for a strategy with less chaos than short-term rentals, mid-term rentals (MTRs) are such a smart option. These 30–90 day stays have become incredibly popular with travel nurses, corporate relocations, families in transition, digital nomads, and so many others who need more than a weekend; but don’t want to commit to a full lease.
We love this space for our own investment journey, and I wish we would’ve started sooner. If you’ve been curious about MTRs, here are my top tips to help you step into it with confidence.
✔ Know Your Audience
Mid-term renters care about comfort, safety, and convenience; not amenities you’d see in a vacation rental.
✔ Choose the Right Location
Proximity to hospitals, business hubs, and major highways is key. These guests choose practical over pretty every time.
✔ Furnish for Real Life
Think durable furniture, a well-stocked kitchen, fast WiFi, blackout curtains, washer/dryer, and a workspace. If they can live comfortably for 60 days without buying anything extra; you’ve done it right.
✔ Price It Smart
Aim for a monthly rate that sits between long-term rent and short-term nightly pricing. It should feel “worth it” for the guest and sustainable for you.
✔ Build Simple Systems
Templates, checklists, and clear processes are your best friends here; this is where mid-term rentals truly become semi-passive.
Ready to Learn More?
I could talk about mid-term rentals all day (and I probably will). If you want help running numbers, choosing the right property, or seeing if this strategy makes sense for you; I’d love to walk you through it.
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