The Rental Strategy That Pays Like Airbnb (But Is Half the Hassle)

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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!

00:00 Intro
01:49 “Monthly” vs. “Medium-Term”
02:33 Seismic Demand Shifts
04:33 HUGE Opportunities for Rookies
08:42 Picking Your Market
13:28 Furnishing Your Rental
16:37 How to Start (and Stand Out)
19:59 Common Rookie Mistakes
23:52 BEST Rental Markets 2025
28:37 Using Furnished Finder
34:18 Connect with Jeff!