About this episode
Tired of long-term rentals that barely break even or short-term rentals with constant turnover ? There’s a sweet spot that you’re probably overlooking. These properties deliver more cash flow than your average 12-month lease and have lower maintenance and expenses than the average Airbnb . The best part? Unlike the saturated vacation rental industry, there’s still a gaping hole in the market for these properties— medium-term rentals ! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast ! Today, Jeff Hurst, CEO of Furnished Finder , joins the show to discuss one of the most underrated investing strategies right now. As you’re about to hear, there’s a growing need for 30- to 90-day stays in hundreds of markets across the US —maybe even in your own backyard. Jeff breaks down the data and the many advantages of this strategy— less competition , fewer turnovers, and a much lower barrier to entry ! Whether you have an extra room to rent out or a failed vacation rental you’re looking to convert, the beauty of the “monthly rental” is that it works with a wide range of residential real estate . Stay tuned to learn how YOU can start using this emerging strategy today— without buying property in an expensive, saturated market or pouring several thousand dollars into setup! In This Episode We Cover How to start using the “monthly rental” investing strategy in 2025 Why medium-term rentals often outperform both short-term and long-term rentals Two ways to analyze a rental property (or market) for 30-day stays The best types of properties to convert into “monthly rentals” The biggest opportunities (and critical mistakes) for rookies to watch out for How to pick the perfect market for your medium-term rental property And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-597 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices