Mid-Term Rentals: The Blue Ocean Most Investors Ignore?

[Jack Pasmore]

We’ve all seen the headlines—short-term rentals are getting regulated to death, and long-term tenants? Good luck with that lease sticking through a market shift. But what about the Mid-Term Rental (MTR) space? It’s profitable, scalable, and flying under the radar compared to its short-term counterpart.

Here's the thing—MTRs aren't just a hedge against STR restrictions. They're a completely different animal with higher-quality tenants, less turnover drama, and steady cash flow. But let’s not kid ourselves—just because it’s an untapped market doesn’t mean it’s easy.

So let’s get to it:

🚀 For those of you crushing it in the MTR space, where are you seeing the highest demand? Corporate stays, traveling nurses, insurance placements?

🔍 For the operators who have pivoted from STRs—what’s been your biggest challenge in making the switch?

No fluff. No theory. Just real, on-the-ground strategies. Let’s hear it.

(Sources / Blogs I read to create this post Chalet, Easy Street Investing, Air Dna, and Furnished Finder)

[Jennifer Frim]

I only have one MTR but it's been rented solid since April, 2024 when we first posted it. It's a 2 bed 1.5 bath ranch right next to a major hospital in one of the safest parts of the city, though, so all the inquiries have been from nurses. We live nearby and manage it ourselves, which has worked out very well.