EPISODE 27: Feeling Burnt Out on STR? Try This Strategy! - Interview with Zeona McIntyre

Oct 19

Written By Natalie Palmer

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Interview with Zeona McIntyre - Midterm Rental Stay Expert

What made you the expert on midterm stays?
Do you midterm exclusively or do you have short term and long term stays as well?
Is there a certain market or rental strategy that you’re more drawn towards that you want to convert to eventually or do you like the variety?
What issues did you experience from converting from 1-2 day stays to 30+ day stays?
How do you define a midterm stay?
What other clientele do you see booking for long periods of time?
How to market yourself as a midterm host? Airbnb? Furnished finder? Direct booking?
What are your thoughts on third-party booking on midterm stays?
Pros and cons: Why should STR hosts consider midterms?
How do you handle consumable supplies with midterm stays?
Pros and cons: What are the potential downsides? How to avoid awkward gaps?
Worst case scenarios I want to run through that were submitted by my followers:
- Tax implications?
- Squatters?
- Rental agreements? Background checks?
- Deposits?
- Pets?
- Last minute cancellations?
- Mid stay cleans?
How do you mix STR and MTR?
How do you determine the price difference between STR and MTR?
How do you adjust pricing and differentiate when you do mix use? How to price the two differently?
Do you have any markets that have to have a 30 day minimum?
Is it right for every market? Or are some areas just not going to work for MTR?
Why should STR hosts consider midterms? Can it work for those that are struggling with STR?
How to connect with you and where to buy your book?
What was the process of writing your book?