Why Some Hosts Prefer MTR Over STR: Honest Review, FF133

The Landlord Diaries

What if your short-term rental faced heavy restrictions—but instead of losing income, you unlocked a high-demand niche with 90% occupancy? That’s exactly what Bella and Levi Linchenko did by leveraging Furnished Finder and midterm rental (MTR) strategies. They transformed a live-in flip into a high-performing MTR business and even used their rental income to fund a ski trip to the Alps! If you’re wondering how to attract digital nomads, traveling professionals, and retirees, this Furnished Finder Landlord Diaries episode is packed with actionable insights.
In this episode, they reveal:
✅ Why they chose MTR over STR (without losing income)
✅ Why transparency leads to happier guests & fewer headaches
✅ How MTR revenue funded their Alps ski trip
✅ The key differences in furnishing MTR vs STR properties
✅ Why midterm guests are easier to manage than short-term renters
✅ How to address seasonality & maximize occupancy

Plus, Bella & Levi share expert design tips for MTR success, including market research, must-have furnishings, and costly design mistakes to avoid. Whether you’re a real estate investor, STR host looking to pivot, or a newbie in MTRs, this episode is a must-listen!

📢 Ready to list your property? Get started on Furnished Finder today:
👉 https://www.furnishedfinder.com/list-your-property
Episode Timestamps:
0:00 Welcome to Landlord Diaries
1:25 Why some hosts prefer MTRs over STRs in vacation rental markets
2:30 How Bella & Levi started with an MTR duplex house hack
4:05 Finding Furnished Finder was a game-changer
5:50 Fix & flip strategy with MTR for maximum value
7:25 MTR revenue funded their Alps ski trip
9:40 Transparency: The secret to happy MTR guests
14:20 When to start marketing & furnishing your MTR
18:25 Why MTR guests are easier to manage than STR tenants
22:35 Market research for MTR friendly design
27:45 Furnishing an MTR vs STR—Key differences
31:10 The biggest mistake hosts make in MTR
31:50 Minimum viable product concept for MTR success
34:30 Design mistakes that cost you revenue
37:00 How to find the right MTR property
40:20 Addressing seasonality in midterm rental markets
42:55 The secret to long-term MTR success? Just get started!
44:25 Connect with Bella & Levi Linchenko
Resources & Links:
📌 Trending Midterm Rental Resources:
👉 https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources
🏡 Guest’s Listings on Furnished Finder:
👉 https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Bella.Gonzalez69
📸 Follow Bella & Levi on IG: @LetsgowithBella

The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees.