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Running Mid-Term Rentals Like a Business (Co-Hosting, Systems & Real Operations)

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What does it actually take to run mid-term rentals at scale?

Not the highlight reel… the backend.

In this episode, I sit down with Allen Duan, founder of Hospy Homes, who manages 35+ furnished units in Los Angeles. We break down what it really looks like to operate a mid-term rental business—from co-hosting and property management to systems, team, and day-to-day operations.

If you’ve ever thought about scaling your MTRs or stepping into co-hosting, this is a behind-the-scenes look at how it actually works.

Inside the episode, we cover:

  • Co-hosting vs arbitrage (and how operators are structuring deals today)
  • What property management really looks like in the MTR space (including fees and responsibilities)
  • Why most hosts struggle with mid-term bookings—and how to market beyond Airbnb and Furnished Finder
  • Real underwriting numbers (including occupancy assumptions and risk)
  • What actually matters when furnishing for mid-term stays
  • The systems, tech stack, and team structure behind a 35+ unit operation
  • How AI is being used in real operations (Notion, SOPs, and workflow support)

    • This is for hosts who want to move beyond “winging it” and start running their rentals like a real business.

     

    Connect with: Allen Duan

    https://www.skool.com/mtr-office-hours/about

     

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    Connect with host Shona Lepis.

    Shona Buys Houses

    https://www.shonabuyshouses.com/Cedar & Porch Properties | Mid-Term Rentals Portland OR
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