Monthly furnished rentals are exploding—and savvy investors are already cashing in. In this data-packed episode of The Landlord Diaries, we sit down with Jeff Hurst, CEO of Furnished Finder and former president of VRBO, to unpack the biggest tenant trends, market opportunities, and demand signals shaping the midterm rental space in 2025. 🔥 Did you know that traveler demand in Abilene, Texas is up 400% year-over-year? That’s just the beginning. From corporate relocations to healthcare travel, demand for monthly rentals is outpacing supply by 6–7x nationwide. We break down: What’s driving demand in small towns like Abilene, Juneau, and ButteMedium-sized cities (like Milwaukee and Portland, ME) that urgently need more inventoryBig city markets like Chicago, Silicon Valley, and Seattle—where supply STILL isn’t keeping upHow to evaluate YOUR market in 4 steps: compare Furnished Finder demand stats, Airbnb supply, Zillow pricing, and extended stay hotel costsWhy travelers are booking earlier, staying longer, and often moving with pets—and why 60% of tenants on Furnished Finder are womenHow to tap into insurance, relocation, and construction tenant types beyond just travel nurses👉 Visit https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats to research your market. List your property on Furnished Finder: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/list-your-property (Use code LLD10 for $10 off new listings) 🎧 Subscribe now to never miss expert insights on monthly rentals, property management strategies, and hidden investment gems. ⏱️Timestamps: 0:00 Welcome + Abilene, TX sees 400% traveler growth (What’s going on?) 1:10 Why midterm rental demand is growing 6–7x faster than supply 2:20 Booking requests surge 100% YoY: What that means for your cash flow 3:40 Monthly rental tenant types: corporate travel, healthcare, and relocation 5:05 Zillow vs. Padsplit vs. Furnished Finder: long-term housing trends 6:30 New tenant behaviors: earlier bookings, more pets, larger groups 8:45 Monthly Rentals vs. Midterm Rentals: What tenants are actually searching 10:00 4-step method to analyze if your market works for monthly rentals 13:50 What the data tells us: How to spot demand and underserved markets 14:45 Hidden gem markets: Abilene, TX and the data center development boom 17:20 Juneau, AK case study: What demand without inventory looks like 20:25 Medium markets that need more listings NOW (Portland, Milwaukee & more) 24:50 Major cities where demand still exceeds supply (Chicago, Silicon Valley, Boston) 28:30 Investor tip: Learn your market’s story, not just its numbers 30:10 How to use the FurnishedFinder.com/stats page like a pro 31:40 Comparing your Furnished Finder listing to Zillow, Airbnb, and extended stay hotels 33:10 Biggest mistake new landlords make with monthly rentals 34:55 Closing thoughts + how to stay ahead of tenant trends The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees.