Turn Your Property Into A Cash Flowing Machine!

Want to turn your rental into a cash flowing machine?Welcome back to ep107 of “Inspired To Invest” with Aisha Govani. Click here if you'd rather watch than listen.Are you tired of negative cash flow? Feeling stuck with long-term tenants and low returns?In this episode of Inspired to Invest, I sit down with Aisha Govani, founder of Midterm Rental Properties, to explore one of the most under-the-radar investing strategies in Canada right now — midterm rentals (MTRs). Think: the consistency of long-term rentals, with the cash flow potential of short-term stays... without the headaches of either.Aisha is a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and mom of two who built her MTR business from scratch while still working a 9–5 job. She shares:How she turned a slow duplex into a high-performing MTRWhere she finds fully furnished leads without relying on AirbnbWhy MTRs are perfectly positioned for the Canadian market in 2025 and beyondThis is one of the most relatable and tactical conversations we’ve had on the show — especially if you're an investor trying to make it work in high-priced markets like Toronto, Hamilton, or Durham Region.👇 Whether you're a landlord looking to improve ROI or you're brand new to real estate, you'll walk away from this episode with a game plan.🔥 Subscribe for more powerful Canadian real estate investing stories:https://www.youtube.com/@serenaholmesofficial👍 Like this episode? Drop a comment and let us know your biggest takeaway — and don’t forget to ring the bell so you never miss an upload!🎙️ About Inspired to InvestHosted by Serena Holmes, this podcast features intimate and actionable conversations with real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and experts who are building wealth, creating impact, and inspiring the next generation of investors in Canada and beyond.🔗 Connect with Aisha GovaniWebsite: https://midtermrentalproperties.caInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/midtermrentalproperties💬 Drop a comment if this episode changed how you see rental investing. And if you’re already experimenting with MTRs — we’d love to hear your story!Thank you to Knocknock for bringing us this month’s episodes of “Inspired To Invest”. Knocknock is a powerful new platform for realtors! Keep all your database in one place—securely store listings, contacts and documents, while creating property presentations in seconds. Learn more!⏱️ TIMESTAMPS & KEY MOMENTS00:00 – Intro01:38 – Meet Aisha Govani: Her journey from nonprofit work to real estate04:22 – What is a midterm rental (MTR)? Why it’s a “sweet spot” strategy06:10 – Why Aisha chose midterm over short or long-term rentals08:55 – First MTR deal: From long-term rental to 2.5x cash flow11:40 – Furnishing tips: What do MTR tenants actually expect?14:00 – MTR vs. STR: Costs, regulations & stress factors15:50 – How to find your ideal tenant (without Airbnb!)18:15 – The business model: Direct booking, insurance companies & travel nurses22:03 – Challenges of self-managing MTRs (and how to solve them)26:25 – The systems and tech stack Aisha uses to automate everything30:00 – How to analyze whether an MTR will work in your market33:10 – Tips for converting an existing unit into an MTR36:05 – What’s next for Aisha: scaling with partners and coaching39:20 – Rapid fire Q&A: books, mentors & real estate advice42:00 – Final thoughts: Why you need to start before you’re ready ➕ Follow Serena Holmes for all things related to business, entrepreneurship, real estate, investing, wealth (and more!). I'm on a mission to help others create wealth because "when you invest in yourself, the sky's the limit" 🚀 __________________ Attention Real Estate Investors! Raise your first (or next) $1-3 million in the next 90 days without relying on the bank, joint ventures, private lenders or cold calls. Learn more about this proven system!__________________Want to invest in real estate with all of the security and cash flow of ownership, but none of the landlord headaches? Learn more about SHARE, one of the largest asset management companies in the United States, with a turnkey "done for you" ownership program for investors. Find out more!__________________ Financial Advisors! Let me introduce you to your new secret weapon to help you land new clients, and maintain them for many years to come. Advisor Innovation Lab provides AI powered client intelligence for modern financial advisors to help them become trusted partners through life’s most important transitions. __________________ How would you like to get paid for your opinion?! Sign up with User Interviews & start earning!__________________📧 Sign Up For My Monthly ROI Report on LinkedIn! It's loaded with valuable content for buyers, sellers, investors, and homeowners.__________________ 💰 Turn content into connection! At Executive Lens, we curate compelling content to help busy business owners, executives, and ...