Long-Term vs. Mid-Term Rentals: Which Is the Better Investment? With Bianca Barcelos (Ep 571)

Long-Term vs. Mid-Term Rentals: Which Is the Better Investment? With Bianca Barcelos (Ep 571)

April 28, 2026 · 23 min · Episode 571

About this episode

Bianca Barcelos discusses her experiences and strategies with long-term and mid-term rentals, comparing their pros and cons.

Bianca Barcelos has built her portfolio using both long-term and mid-term rentals, and on this episode, we break down what that actually looks like in the real world. Bianca walks through her experience with both strategies, comparing the pros and cons side by side. We dig into the income differences, the downtime between tenants, and the added effort required to furnish and manage mid-term properties. She shares what she typically spends to furnish a unit, the rent premium she can get, and how she weighs whether that premium justifies the hassle. We also talk about how Bianca is financing her deals and why she prefers smaller properties as part of her strategy. She explains how she budgets for maintenance and unexpected costs and shares a tough situation in which a major expense tested her system. This episode is a great look at how to think through risk, cash flow, and strategy when deciding between long-term and mid-term rentals, and how to build a plan that actually holds up when things don’t go perfectly. https://rentalincomepodcast.com/episode571 Thanks To Our Sponsors: Flock Homes - Retire from real estate investing and landlording (whether it’s one problem property or…

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