Mid-Term Rental Business: Our Path to Freedom
My wife, Shannan, and I didn’t start out chasing properties or portfolios. We started with our life goals and then made adjustments that put us on track to achieve them. With two young kids, our primary goal was simple: build income streams that supported our family instead of competing with it. And what we desired most was the freedom to choose what to do with our time.
That journey led us into midterm rentals (MTRs). We saw how providing quality housing for traveling professionals could create consistent cash flow without the daily demands of short-term rentals. As our MTR business grew, so did our confidence that this model could help other families reclaim their time as well.
Eventually, we turned that experience into a coaching business, where we now help investors build and scale mid-term rental businesses that meet the local needs of mid-term housing while also providing a semi-passive income to the operators.
Along the way, we adopted a simple filter for every decision: Will this generate income? And just as important, how passive can we make it?
That mindset is what led us to RVshare.
Why Adding an RV Rental to Our Business Made Sense
In mid-2024, we noticed something interesting. Families in our area were renting RVs for vacations and road trips, often paying what we recognized as strong monthly cash flow. It sparked an idea: what if we added an RV as a complementary income stream? A stream that required even less effort than an MTR, but could produce similar results?
So we bought a brand-new RV and listed it on RVshare.
The response exceeded our expectations. The RV booked quickly, required minimal ongoing management, and by the end of the year had generated $15,000 in profit. In peak months, it earned as much as one of our midterm rental units, with far less time and operational effort.
Our Best Tips for a Successful RV Rental Business:
- We value communication above all. So, timely communication with inquiries and bookings is #1. This paves the way for great reviews which then promote more bookings.
- Great photos supported by clear descriptions including video tutorials and walkthroughs really make an impact on guest happiness and positive experiences.
Why Renting Our RV Works for Our Family
What is even better than the business is that the RV still served its original purpose: giving our family the freedom to travel, explore, and create memories together. Instead of sitting unused, it became an asset that worked for us.
RVshare didn’t replace our midterm rental business. It strengthened it. The additional income allowed us to reinvest more confidently into our MTR portfolio and our coaching company, while adding diversification and margin to our overall strategy.
What this experience reinforced is something we now teach: freedom comes from stacking smart income streams, not overcomplicating them. The best investments are aligned with the life you want to live. They don’t just focus on profit.
Today, midterm rentals remain the foundation of our business, but RVshare has become a powerful supporting pillar proving that you don’t need more complexity to increase income, just better alignment. For us, success means building income in a way that serves our family, strengthens our business, and protects our time.
Learn more about renting your RV with RVshare.