The midterm rental and corporate housing podcast. Jesse Vasquez, founder of AirVenture Academy, built a 24-unit portfolio across California and Texas on direct contracts with insurance companies, hospitals, and corporate clients instead of waiting on platforms. Each week Jesse breaks down the exact playbook, pricing, outreach, and landing corporate housing contracts, and sits down with top real estate investors, midterm rental operators, and entrepreneurs to unpack how they built their businesses, what it cost them, and what they'd do differently. For Airbnb hosts, real estate investors, and o
Why Your Rental Business Is Failing (And How to Fix It)
In this Episode of JV Pod, Jesse Vasquez sits down with Candice to explore short-term vs. mid-term rentals and what drives rental property profitability. Learn how to calculate real profits after cleaning fees and operating expenses, attract corporate housing and insurance housing clients, secure direct bookings, and find mid-term rental opportunities.
Timestamps:
00:00 Why Short-Term Rental Hosts Are Switching to Mid-Term Rentals
01:20 When Candice Decided to Pivot Her Rental Strategy
02:30 How to Identify Rental Demand in Your Market
03:27 Managing 12 Furnished Rental Properties
04:12 The Problem With Depending on Airbnb
06:20 Short-Term vs. Mid-Term Rental Profitability
08:30 Understanding Rental Expenses and Cash Flow
09:12 The Two Things She Would Do Differently While Staring Off
10:38 How to Turn Airbnb Guests Into Direct Bookings
11:38 Why Marketing Matters in Mid-Term Rentals
12:50 How to Research Local Demand in Person
15:42 The Difference Between a Hotel and a Property
19:26 The Advantages of Switching to Mid-Term Rentals
20:12 Why Mid-Term Rentals Require Less Guest Communication
22:12 What are the 3 Things That You Should Not Do
24:34 Building Relationships Beyond Booking Platforms
25:00 How to Connect with Candice
26:20 Candice’s Advice for New Mid-Term Rental Operators
◻️ Host - Jesse Vasquez (Founder of AirVenture Academy)
◻️ Guest - Candice Menard (Long-term Property Manager, Host, and Realtor)
21 Oct 2026
Airbnb Investing in 2026: Why the Old Strategy No Longer Works!
Welcome to Ep. 89 of the JV Pod and in this episode, Jesse Vasquez sits down with Michael Elefante, a successful short-term rental entrepreneur, to discuss how Airbnb investing has changed, why competition is increasing, and what investors need to do to stay profitable. From Airbnb investing and short-term rental strategies to market research, property selection, and scaling a rental business, Michael shares lessons from his entrepreneurial journey and explains why the strategies that worked in 2017 may not deliver the same results today.
◻️ Host: Jesse Vasquez (Founder of AirVenture Academy)
◻️ Guest: Michael Elefante (Short Term Rental Educator)
00:00 Airbnb Investing in 2026: What Has Changed?
00:48 Why the Old Airbnb Investment Strategy No Longer Works
03:20 Airbnb Market Research: How to Find Profitable Properties
06:35 The Biggest Airbnb Investment Mistake Beginners Make
07:23 How to Increase Airbnb Profitability on a Budget
08:00 How to Find Profitable Short-Term Rental Markets
10:35 Building Systems for a Successful Airbnb Business
11:20 How to Run an Airbnb Business Without Constant Stress
15:20 Why Reinvesting in Your Business Helps You Grow
17:28 How Mentorship Helped Scale a Real Estate Business
19:40 Is Real Estate Investing Coaching Worth It?
21:50 The Biggest Mistake New Airbnb Investors Make
24:45 Entrepreneurship, Family, and Building a Business
27:40 How Does it Feel to Build a Business With Your Spouse
31:22 How to Build a Real Estate Business With Multiple Revenue Streams
33:35 Is Real Estate Coaching Still Profitable in 2026?
35:05 Inside Michael Elefante's Real Estate Business Empire
38:28 Why Attention and Personal Branding Matter in Business
40:35 The Biggest Real Estate Investment Michael Would Make Again
41:25 How to Build and Scale a Real Estate Business
43:32 A Quick Rapid Fire with Michael
45:00 Where to Follow Michael Elefante
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#airbnb
#rentalbusiness
#realestatepodcast
#rentalmarket
14 Oct 2026
Stop Making These Beginner Mistakes in Mid-Term Rentals!
In this Episode 88 of JV Pod, Jesse Vasquez breaks down the 7 essential things every beginner needs to know about mid-term rental investing, rental property management, and building a profitable rental business.
Doesn't matter if you are transitioning from long-term rentals, short-term rentals, or starting your first investment property, discover how to simplify operations and avoid common beginner mistakes. Jesse also explains how to identify your ideal renters and explore corporate housing opportunities through companies, hospitals, and other organizations.
00:00 7 Things Every New Mid-Term Rental Operator Needs to Know
02:25 Banking and Rental Property Finances
06:45 Mid-Term Rental Leases: What to Include
09:20 Security Deposits and Tenant Screening
11:20 The Tenant Screening Process, Step by Step
14:25 Furnishing a Mid-Term Rental Without Overspending
17:20 Essential Tools for Rental Property Management
20:55 How to Price a Mid-Term Rental
23:10 Compare Your Rental to Hotels and Corporate Housing
25:40 How to Get Mid-Term Rental Bookings
27:22 How to Find More Than Travel Nurse Bookings
28:45 Building a Corporate Housing Business Without Owning Property
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