Send us a message!Midterm rentals are moving from a side option to a real strategy. In this episode, Alex & Annie sit down with Jeff Hurst, CEO of Furnished Finder and former HomeAway and Expedia Group leader, to explain why 30+ day stays are gaining traction as many STR markets move into a more mature phase.Jeff breaks down what makes midterm rentals different from short-term rentals, what demand is actually driven by, and why midterm can be a strong fit for operators looking for stability, fewer turnovers, and a guest profile rooted in real-life transitions.Episode Chapters:01:04 – Jeff’s background and how he views category shifts in rentals06:16 – What Furnished Finder is, and what “midterm” means in practice07:24 – Why the category is still early, and what professionalization looks like08:35 – Who midterm guests are and what they need from a stay12:01 – How midterm works operationally: screening, leases, deposits, and payments22:48 – “Return on furniture” and the investment logic behind midterm26:58 – Regulation, market maturity, and why more operators are taking midterm seriously32:15 – Why midterm is gaining ground in saturated (mature) STR markets33:21 – What types of properties fit midterm demand, and what does notConnect with Jeff:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-hurst-atx/ Website: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ ✨ Exclusive Offer to Alex & Annie Listeners:Streamline your short-term rental operations with Hostfully.Mention the Alex & Annie Podcast when you sign up and get free onboarding ($1000 value).👉 Click here to get started: https://www.hostfully.com/influencers/alex-annie/#vacationrentals #shorttermrentals #MTR

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