In this episode of The Landlord Diaries, we dive into the transformative mid-term rental (MTR) strategy with Candice Menard, a Realtor and Founder of Rent It Like A Saint in Lake Charles, LA. Candice has revamped her real estate portfolio, transitioning from aging long-term rentals (LTRs) to newer, high-performing midterm rental properties. Hosting travel nurses, construction teams, and displaced families, Candice shares her journey of building generational wealth and managing a family real estate business through intentional MTR strategies.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Guest Story: How Candice utilized 1031 exchanges to sell older LTRs and purchase modern 4 bedroom homes tailored for MTR tenants.
• Hosting Travel Nurses: Expert advice for renting by the room, setting house rules, and ensuring smooth tenant experiences.
• Construction Teams as Tenants: Tips for accommodating their unique needs, from parking strategies to ROI-driven amenities like king-sized beds.

In this episode we cover:

0:00 Landlord Diaries Intro

2:55 Building generational wealth with real estate

6:05 Candice first MTR experience: renting rooms to travel nurses

8:05 Buying 4-bedroom homes for MTR tenants

10:00 Selling older LTR homes to fund nearly new MTR homes

12:05 Using 1031 exchanges to scale your portfolio

16:15 Hosting med pros & construction teams in 4 bedroom homes

16:50 Screen all your midterm tenants

17:35 Types of MTR tenants

19:20 House rules for MTR room rentals

22:15 Parking strategies for MTR properties

23:35 Are construction teams a steady source of MTR bookings?

24:30 Disaster recovery housing opportunities

26:45 Enriching your community w/ MTR housing

28:15 MTR housing needs for court cases, restaurant openings & medical recovery

29:40 Tips for hosting construction teams

33:18 Using KeyCheck for MTR management

35:15 Cost analysis or ROI (return on investment) for added amenities

36:20 Why you should add king beds in each room if you have the space

39:05 Handling property fees and deposit alternatives

44:00 Connect w/ Candice Menard

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