Imagine walking away from a $200k salary to bet on a gap in the real estate market. That’s exactly what Jesse Vasquez did. Today, his portfolio generates over $2.1 million annually by focusing on the "Mid-Term Rental" (MTR) strategy—a sweet spot between long-term leasing and high-turnover Airbnbs.

In this episode of UpFlip, Jesse reveals how MTRs generate 3-5x the cash flow of traditional rentals. Whether you have zero properties or a full portfolio, Jesse breaks down how to secure contracts with hospitals, insurance companies, and construction firms to keep your units booked for months at a time.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

The MTR Goldmine: Why 30-day stays (mid-term rentals) are the most stable and profitable niche in real estate today.
The "Lead Connector" Model: How to earn 10% referral fees by simply connecting companies to landlords—without owning or renting anything yourself.
Rental Arbitrage 101: How Jesse rents homes for $3,000 and legally subleases them to corporations for $10,000.
The "Extended Stay" Hack: A guerrilla marketing tactic where you drive by hotels to spot out-of-state work trucks and steal their corporate contracts.
The Indeed & LinkedIn Strategy: A step-by-step workflow to find travel nurse recruiters on job boards and DM them to secure direct bookings.
Insurance Housing Secrets: Why insurance companies pay 3-5x market rates to house displaced families and how to get on their radar.
Reverse Engineering Demand: How to use Furnished Finder and Airbnb not to list, but to research exactly which companies are sending employees to your city.
The Perfect Pitch: The exact "money-saving" script Jesse uses when cold-calling HR departments.
Essential Amenities: The under-$100 upgrades (like blackout curtains and noise machines) that are non-negotiable for night-shift nurses.
The Empathy Edge: Why focusing on the human element—like a family needing a dinner table after a fire—will skyrocket your business faster than focusing on ROI.
(00:00) Intro: From "Golden Handcuffs" to $170k/Month(04:30) The "Foot in the Door" Moment: Landing the First Contract(08:45) How to Identify the Best Properties for MTR(16:20) Rental Arbitrage: Making Money Without Owning Homes(21:00) How to Find Leads (The "Extended Stay" & Indeed Method)(27:15) The Fan Blitz: Best Upgrades & Mistakes to Avoid

Tags: Property Management, Entrepreneurship, Passive Income, Real Estate, Mid Term Rental, Rental Arbitrage, Insurance Housing, Jesse Vasquez

Resources:Grow your mid-term rental business today: https://www.upflip.com/course/the-mid-term-rental-blueprint

Connect with Jesse: https://www.instagram.com/therealjessevasquez/

220. The Tricks and Tips to a $170,000/month Mid-Term Rental Company

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220. The Tricks and Tips to a $170,000/month Mid-Term Rental Company