What Is Mid-Term By The Room Anyway!
There isn’t enough space here to explain all the nuances of this niche,
so I’ll give a high-level overview of what I actually do.
I own properties that operate as MTR (Mid-Term Rentals) as a single unit,
and others that I rent by the room, also using the MTR model.
I purchase relatively large houses —
minimum 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms,
fully furnish and design them,
and then advertise each room as a rental unit across various platforms.
That’s basically it.
In which markets do I believe this niche works best?
• A relatively large city (or a smaller city near a large one)
• Cities with hospitals and universities
• Cities with R&D centers of any kind
• Nearby military bases
• In general — places with enough employment opportunities to create consistent population movement
Key requirements for a suitable property:
• Location (reasonably good)
• Plenty of parking (at least 4 vehicles)
• Minimum of two bathrooms
• And more…
The downsides:
Personal opinion:
I believe that at least in the beginning, you need to self-manage.
Management companies in this niche are expensive and simply don’t care the way an owner does.
Some people will see this as a downside — so I’m listing it as one.
• Upfront cost for furniture and design
• More frequent tenant turnover (since leases are usually not annual)
• Occasionally mediating between tenants
• It’s not a “set it and forget it” model
Ongoing monthly expenses include:
• Utilities
• Lawn care / snow removal
• Internet
• Security cameras
• Household supplies
• Cleaning
And the advantages:
• Higher rental income compared to traditional long-term rentals
• Dealing with high-quality tenants — even if the property is in a Class C area
• Virtually no rent collection issues — tenants pay on time
• Low risk of evictions — most tenants already have a home and simply leave once their assignment in the city ends
(though with enough units, anything can happen…)
• No classic “turnover” — tenants take care of the home, and I handle regular maintenance like with any normal property
• No 100% vacancy — at least two rooms are almost always occupied
There are probably more advantages, but that’s what comes to mind right now.
And that’s it — we’ve reached the end of the journey!
Thank you to everyone who read along,
and special thanks to Naor and Lior for inviting me to host this week.
What I offer:
• 1:1 consulting / private sessions (yes, like school 😉) for U.S. real estate investing —
ideal for people who’ve completed a course and need help with specific topics,
want guidance and confidence,
or are just starting out and learning through action.
• Full training in the MTR niche — down to the level of the door handle 😉.
Wishing everyone lots of success!
Feel free to reach out with questions, thoughts, or feedback:
📧 [email protected]
📞 +972-54-423-1497
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