Inside Furnished Finder: Market Trends, Growth Stats & Why 2025 Is the Year of Monthly Rentals

Midterm rentals are booming—and if you're a real estate investor, this is the year to lean in. In this powerhouse episode, Furnished Finder CEO Jeff Hurst and Marketing Director Katie Lyon unpack why monthly furnished rentals are booming and how you can use this information to benefit your business.

With exclusive industry data, search insights, and platform performance updates, Jeff reveals:

Why the term "monthly rentals" is 50x more searched than “midterm rentals”
Where the demand is surging (hint: relocation leads the way with 130% YOY growth)
Which U.S. markets are most underserved—and where investors should buy next
How large-scale projects like AI data centers are transforming small-town housing demand (case study: Abilene, TX)

This episode is loaded with actionable strategies and macro trends every property owner should know, plus a behind-the-scenes look at what’s coming to the Furnished Finder platform—from smarter calendars and enhanced reviews to better lead filtering and improved mobile tools.

Whether you're scaling your portfolio or pivoting from STRs due to regulation, this is your midterm rental playbook for 2025.

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🕓 Timestamps:
00:00 Meet Jeff Hurst: CEO & President of Furnished Finder
02:30 Jeff’s Short-Term to Midterm Journey
04:22 Agenda: Trends, Tenants, Tech, and More
09:49 Why “Monthly Rentals” is the Keyword That Wins
12:14 Competitive Landscape: Furnished Finder vs Airbnb, Zillow, Apartments.com
16:20 Platform Growth: 2M+ Inquiries and Booking Trends
17:50 Who Are Midterm Renters in 2025?
21:01 Why Relocation is Surging (+130% YOY)
23:25 Pet-Friendly, 3-Month Stays, and Family Relocations
25:52 Supply & Demand Gaps in Major Cities
29:47 New Features: Smart Calendar, Listing Stats, and Search Upgrades
31:14 What’s Next: Messaging, Reviews, Mobile Tools
33:18 Airbnb Policy Shifts: A Warning for Hosts
35:18 Why Monthly Rentals Win the Economic & Regulatory Game
37:56 Q&A Highlights
38:49 Dealing with Tenants Who Don’t Respond
41:24 How Furnished Finder Markets for You
43:44 Boosting Your Listing Visibility
45:32 $179 Annual Fee: Still the Best ROI in the Game
47:12 The Future of Landlord Tools and Zip Code Search
49:30 Healthcare Contracts & Housing Trends
51:01 Best Practices for Running a Midterm Rental
56:18 What Is TravelNurseHousing.com?
56:59 Final Takeaways and Landlord Love ❤️


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