Medium-term rentals are stays of 30 days or more, up to several months, bridging the gap between long-term (12-month leases) and short-term (1-30 days) rentals.
Medium-term rentals can generate 2-5 times the revenue of long-term rentals due to higher per-day rates and the ability to cater to specific markets like travel nurses or corporate clients.
Jesse focuses on medium-term rentals, primarily serving travel nurses and corporate clients, who pay significantly higher rates than traditional tenants.
Essential amenities include blackout curtains for shift workers, noise machines, fast Wi-Fi, and a full set of cookware and spices for longer stays.
Networking allows investors to build relationships with hospitals, recruiters, and corporate clients, securing contracts and referrals that ensure consistent bookings.
Jesse's average property is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home, which aligns with the typical needs of insurance relocation clients and travel nurses.
Jesse uses LinkedIn to connect with HR representatives and recruiters, offering his properties as housing solutions for travel nurses and corporate employees.
Medium-term rentals typically cost $8-$15 per square foot to furnish, compared to $20 per square foot for short-term rentals, as they require less luxury and more practicality.
Insurance relocation clients pay 3-5 times the long-term rental rate, as they need temporary housing due to fires, floods, or other catastrophic events.
Jesse networks with other property owners, sharing referrals and booking their properties when his own are full, earning a referral fee in the process.
Outbound calls build trust and personal connections, which are crucial for securing contracts and referrals from hospitals, recruiters, and corporate clients.
Jesse connects with relocation specialists on LinkedIn, offering his network of properties to house clients displaced by insurance claims, often earning significant monthly income.
Medium-term rentals can have higher vacancy rates initially, but once established, they often have consistent bookings due to long-term contracts and referrals.
Medium-term rentals require active management, including outbound calls, contract negotiations, and maintaining relationships with clients and partners.
You can make money in real estate—with or without owning rentals! How? There’s a growing segment of the industry that rookies NEED to know about. It’s more lucrative than long-term rentals, more consistent than short-term rentals), and today’s guest is bringing in $1 million a YEAR with it!
Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Jesse Vasquez has mastered the medium-term rental) strategy, bringing in over $1 million in revenue each year from twenty-two rentals. But here’s the thing. You don’t need a huge real estate portfolio) to use this investing strategy) and repeat his success. In fact, you don’t need to own ANY rentals to get started, making it the perfect option for new investors. But make no mistake—you’ll need to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty to build this type of real estate business!
In today’s episode, Jesse will show you how to tap into this emerging segment of the market. You’ll learn how to build your network, land your first contract, and become a trusted “broker” for human resource and recruiting companies throughout your market. You’ll also learn the ins and outs of setting up medium-term rentals and how to convert an existing rental property) into a thirty-day stay)!
In This Episode We Cover:
The corner of the real estate industry that investors are *still *overlooking
How to set up your own medium-term rental property in 2025
How to build your network, land your first contract, and earn money from referrals
The clients that make the BEST guests (and how to find them!)
**Must-have **amenities) to include with your medium-term rental property
How Jesse makes over $1 million in annual revenue from** twenty-two rentals**
And **So **Much More!
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How to Invest in Medium-Term Rentals)
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