Hi Lina from Texas-Congratulations on your interest in investing in mid-term rentals and you are wondering how and where to get started.I get this question frequently from investors.Sometimes and investor is looking to keep their property cashflow positive as insurance and taxes have squeezed cashflow by turning units into mid-term or short-term rentals.First off, ideally, the property will cashflow as a long-term rental should something disrupt the mid-term rental model.You will also want to have the property be near where there would be a demand for mid-term rentals (hospitals, universities, research centers).Monthly rents for mid-term rentals are about 20% (+/-) higher than unfurnished similar long-term rentals.There are property managers that will manage mid-term rentals for you and I always advise my clients to use property managers to keep their investment as passive as possible and for compliance issues related to Fair Housing Laws and local regulations.To Your Success!

You will probably want to engage an engineer to provide an engineered plan for the lots and attorney who frequently presents variance cases.

To have a chance at success it is critical to have a team that knows the city very well and that includes both your realtor and your property manager.The areas that look like you're getting good cash flow for an inexpensive property are often D-class neighborhoods where you'll have to deal with frequent turnover and difficult tenants.I'm not saying you cannot be successful owning rentals in Baltimore City.

Maintenance scheduling (I realize it may not be frequent)?

Tax-wise, profits are taxed at your ordinary income rate, and frequent flips may subject you to self-employment tax if classified as a dealer by the IRS.

See who represents owners frequently in your jurisdiction and get set up with them.

There are some “hot button” topics on BP which bring out “knee jerk” reactions and sometimes incorrect assumptions from some of us long time and frequent participants.  

It'll be easier to manage and you could have less frequent turnover. 

I can explain why, because I buy Subject To.

Planning for flexibility with frequent moves and understanding property management will set you up for success when you start investing in 2026.Good luck!