If you’re in the real estate STR market, chances are you have heard about mid-term rentals. But what’s the big deal? On today’s episode of Blue Gems your new favorite MTR expert, Zeona McIntyre, is sharing her knowledge with us. From marketing to management differences to lender perspectives, Zeona is giving a short course on how to get into the MTR game. 

After managing properties outside of the United States, Zeona is currently working on getting her portfolio closer together than the five states she’s currently at. She’s looking into the Atlanta market and telling us why she loves it for MTRs and STRs. Listen in for blue gems! 

Blue Gems Management: https://bluegemsmgmt.co

STR Meet Up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blue-gems-strairbnb-meet-up-tickets-576481239907

Connect with Zeona

Website: zeonamcintyre.com

Instagram: @zeonamcintyre

[00:00] Episode Teaser 

[00:26] Show intro 

[01:00] Zeona and her real estate background 

[02:09] What market qualifies for MTRs?

[03:27] Defining STRs and MTRs 

[04:34] Marketing and ROIs for MTRs 

[06:33] Managing an MTR’s calendar/rental rates 

[09:54] How new are MTRs? 

[10:41] Common mistakes for MTR investors

[11:48] How do lenders and insurance companies see MTRs? 

[13:13] Pulling potential rental income for MTRs 

[14:03] Booking on vs. off platform and other tools 

[16:52] Self-managed or a team? 

[18:00] Management differences

[18:46] Blue Gems Management 

[19:14] Management differences cont.

[20:05] What is Zeona interested in right now? 

[20:59] What markets is Zeona in? 

[22:02] Tips on Boulder, CO. 

[24:02] Information on connecting with insurance providers 

[26:20] Zeona’s current perfect market

[27:57] Managing properties outside of the country

[29:51] Advice for aspiring MTR investors

[30:27] Where MTRs are going in 2024

[31:12] One last blue gem

[32:05] Where to find Zeona 

[32:17] Wrapping things up