Midterm rentals and short-term rentals can both be great businesses, but they’re built for different goals.
In this episode, Jeff Hurst, CEO of Furnished Finder, shares a simple way to think about the difference:
A truly great STR can be a world-class investment, but it’s hard to find. A great MTR, on the other hand, can be easier to find, and it can beat a lot of average STRs on pure cash return.
The trade-off is the mindset.
Short-term rentals often come with an emotional or lifestyle layer.
You choose the market, the design, the guest experience. Sometimes it’s a place your family uses too. There’s pride and identity in it. For some owners, it’s a passion project with income.
Midterm rentals are usually the opposite.
More utilitarian, more location-driven, and more about serving a specific need: grad students, traveling nurses, displaced families, relocating professionals. The goal is consistency and cash flow, not “the most memorable stay.”
Neither is better. They’re just built for different outcomes.
If you’re evaluating a property right now, a useful question is: Are you buying a hospitality experience… or a cash-return profile?
Listen to the full conversation through the link in the comments. 👇
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