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 MTR
- Where she finds fully furnished leads without relying on Airbnb
- Why MTRs are perfectly positioned for the Canadian market in 2025 and beyond
This 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.
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🔗 Connect with Aisha Govani
Website: https://midtermrentalproperties.ca
Instagram: 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!
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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS & KEY MOMENTS
00:00 – Intro
01:38 – Meet Aisha Govani: Her journey from nonprofit work to real estate
04:22 – What is a midterm rental (MTR)? Why it’s a “sweet spot” strategy
06:10 – Why Aisha chose midterm over short or long-term rentals
08:55 – First MTR deal: From long-term rental to 2.5x cash flow
11:40 – Furnishing tips: What do MTR tenants actually expect?
14:00 – MTR vs. STR: Costs, regulations & stress factors
15:50 – How to find your ideal tenant (without Airbnb!)
18:15 – The business model: Direct booking, insurance companies & travel nurses
22:03 – Challenges of self-managing MTRs (and how to solve them)
26:25 – The systems and tech stack Aisha uses to automate everything
30:00 – How to analyze whether an MTR will work in your market
33:10 – Tips for converting an existing unit into an MTR
36:05 – What’s next for Aisha: scaling with partners and coaching
39:20 – Rapid fire Q&A: books, mentors & real estate advice
42:00 – Final thoughts: Why you need to start before you’re ready
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