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Aug 2023
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1050 - How to Invest in Medium-Term Rent...

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Medium-term rentals are more profitable than long-term rentals and less stressful than their short-term counterparts. While they used to be mainly for traveling nurses and business professionals, they’ve become more popular than ever due to the rise in digital nomadism and the stricter regulations enforced on short-term rentals. 

In this post, we’ll explore how to invest in medium-term rentals so you can decide if they’re right for you. 

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