AUGUST 12, 2025
#145 Profitable Midterm Rentals: Aisha Govani’s Blueprint for Sustainable Income
What if the key to consistent, scalable income isn’t short-term—or long-term—but hidden right in the middle?
If you’ve been feeling the squeeze of STR regulations or craving a more stable way to monetize your properties, this episode is your wake-up call. I sat down with Aisha Govani, and let me tell you—her story is as powerful as it is practical.
After hitting rock bottom during COVID—living in her in-laws’ basement with two young kids and no income—Aisha made a bold pivot into the world of profitable midterm rentals. Today, she runs a values-driven platform that connects independent hosts with corporate clients, insurance companies, and relocation agencies. And she’s proof that midterm rentals aren’t just a Plan B… they might just be your smartest move yet.
Why Midterm Rentals Are a Hidden Goldmine
Midterm rentals—typically stays of 30+ days—are often overlooked by hosts chasing high nightly rates. But what if you could have:
- Consistent monthly income
- Lower turnover and fewer headaches
- High-quality, vetted guests
- A recession-proof strategy that sidesteps STR restrictions
That’s exactly what Aisha tapped into.
H2: How to Build a Profitable Midterm Rentals Business
Aisha didn’t wait for opportunities to come knocking—she created them. She shares how to:
- Cold-call corporate housing departments (yes, it works!)
- Partner with insurance relocation agencies
- Structure win-win deals for both guests and hosts
- Build long-term B2B relationships that lead to repeat bookings
This is all about going beyond Airbnb and thinking like a business owner.
H3: From Resilience to Revenue—One Step at a Time
What I love most about Aisha’s journey isn’t just her strategy—it’s her strength. She used adversity as fuel and aligned her business with her family’s values. And now? She’s helping other hosts do the same.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, stretched, or ready for smarter systems, profitable midterm rentals may be your answer.
Tune in now and learn how to turn your rental into a revenue-generating asset that actually supports the life you want
HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY POINTS:
[00:05] A short introduction about our guest Aisha Govani and her journey from nonprofit work to real estate entrepreneurship
[05:13] Aisha recalls the tough COVID days living in her in-laws’ basement, where grit triumphed over fear
[09:07] The importance of commitment over hesitation, framing failure as an essential step toward mastery and fulfillment
[12:43] How Aisha’s own entrepreneurial evolution reshaped her view on education to empower her children with personalized, real-world education inspired by her entrepreneurial growth
[15:50] Aisha talks about the intensive work behind securing B2B midterm rental bookings and how her platform simplifies access for independent hosts
[21:21] Aisha explains why cold calling often triggers discomfort and shares the key to overcoming
[24:19] Aisha breaks down how to identify decision-makers for B2B bookings and highlights the mindset and approach needed to succeed in cold calling
[29:32] How Aisha’s midterm rental platform connects hosts to both B2C and B2B bookings with a focus on ease and quality of guests
[31:08] Aisha + details the streamlined vetting process for hosts on her platform and highlights high-demand areas, especially in the Greater Toronto Area
[34:44] The lightning round
Golden Nuggets:
- “Decide and ignore the noise.”
- “I always choose grit over fear.”
- “There are days I wake up and I’m like, should I be doing this? Is this the right choice? What have I decided to do? Can I even do this? Am I capable of doing what I think I can do? And when those questions come into your brain, you’re really the only one that can quiet it. So I always try to choose, one foot, one foot, one foot. Don’t worry about the rest of the race.”
- “We have to commit to what we want first before we do anything else.”
- “What I would say to anyone who’s trying to cold call anything is, when you call that person, you speak to them like you’re providing a solution for their problem.”
- “It’s going to be harder than you think, but networking is going to be a large part of the answer.”
- “If you work on your mind and your body, all else will align.
Let’s Connect!
Website: https://aishagovani.com/
https://midtermrentalproperties.com/
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