From $925 to $2,500 Per Month: The Powerful Impact of Midterm Rentals

When long-term rentals stopped making sense, Cameron Carrozza pivoted to monthly (midterm) rentals and the numbers speak for themselves. In this episode, you'll learn how Cam went from collecting $925 in monthly rent to bringing in $2,500 for one unit by converting his duplexes into fully furnished midterm rentals. With six properties on Furnished Finder and average guest stays of 9–10 months, Cam shares how he hit the 1% rule (and beyond), the types of guests he loves hosting, and how he built a high-cashflow, low-maintenance real estate business.

Whether you're a seasoned landlord or just thinking about your first rental, this episode is packed with real numbers, smart strategies, and inspiring stories including the exact ROI Cam got from furnishing one unit and how he tested a brand-new market with just one listing and zero furniture.

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⏱️ Time Stamps:

0:00 Welcome to Landlord Diaries, The Monthly Rentals Podcast
2:45 How Cam went from California to 7 duplexes in small-town America
6:05 When long-term rentals stop cash flowing, what’s next?
8:30 Hitting (and exceeding) the 1% rule with monthly rentals
10:00 Is furnishing worth it? How to calculate ROI
11:45 Why safe neighborhoods matter to midterm tenants
13:20 What size homes convert best to MTR?
13:55 Can studios work for monthly rentals? Cam shares a surprise win
15:15 How to spot a great investment deal
17:00 Cam’s average stay length and who he loves to host
18:50 How Furnished Finder became a key part of his strategy
20:35 Advice for getting started with monthly rentals
21:40 Testing markets on Furnished Finder when data is limited
24:25 The underrated power of being the only listing in town
25:50 Why you should list every unit separately on Furnished Finder
26:40 How MTRs compare to long-term rentals
27:55 Property Management: Long-term vs mid-term
31:15 Remote property management tips that keep things simple
35:15 Cam’s process for leases, screening, and renewals
37:20 Cam’s best advice for first-time monthly rental hosts
39:50 Rapid Fire: If your property had a theme song

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