318: The Rise of Mid-Term Rentals As Housing's Fastest-Growing Segment with Jeff Hurst

February 5

51 mins

Episode Description

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan Greene sits down with Jeff Hurst, CEO of Furnished Finder, to explore the fast-growing world of midterm rentals and why they're becoming an increasingly attractive option for both renters and real estate investors. Jeff explains how monthly furnished rentals serve professionals, relocating families, and healthcare workers—distinctly different from traditional short-term vacation rentals.

The conversation breaks down why midterm rentals often deliver better cash flow than long-term rentals with far less operational intensity than short-term rentals. Jeff also shares insights from Furnished Finder's first-of-its-kind housing market report, created in partnership with AirDNA, revealing just how durable and widespread demand for monthly rentals has become across the U.S.

Listeners will walk away with a clearer understanding of where midterm rentals fit between long-term and short-term housing, how investors are discovering this niche, and why this category may continue to grow as housing affordability, mobility, and lifestyle preferences evolve.

In this episode, you will hear:

Why midterm rentals serve a fundamentally different tenant base than short-term rentals
How furnished monthly rentals can outperform long-term rentals with less management
Key insights from the Furnished Finder and AirDNA housing market report
Why hospitals, universities, and commuter corridors are strong midterm rental locations
How investors can reduce risk by underwriting midterm rentals as long-term deals

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Supporting Resources

Connect with Jeff:

Website: http://www.furnishedfinder.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@FurnishedFinder

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FURNISHEDFINDER

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/furnishedfinder/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/furnished-finder/

The Report: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/resources/monthly-rental-market-trends-report

Connect with Jonathan:

Website - www.streamlined.properties

YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/JonathanGreeneRE/videos

Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene