Airbnb, Mid-Terms, or Long-Terms? The Surprising 2025 Winners & Losers

Thinking about short-term rentals, mid-term stays, or sticking with long-term tenants in 2025? In this episode of Landlord Lens, John sits down with Ryan Saylor from Beyond Pricing(Now Beyond)to break down the latest rental market trends and what landlords need to know to maximize returns.

Ryan brings years of experience helping operators—from single-property Airbnb hosts to professional managers with thousands of listings—optimize pricing and boost occupancy. Beyond was the first dynamic pricing tool built specifically for short-term rentals, and today they support property managers and investors around the globe with data-driven strategies.

We cover:

- The differences between short-term, mid-term, and long-term rentals in today’s market

- How regulations are shaping investor decisions in 2025

- Which markets are thriving (and which ones are struggling)

- How dynamic pricing works for Airbnb-style properties

- Key questions to ask yourself before choosing a rental strategy

- Whether you’re managing one property or a growing portfolio, this conversation will help you understand the opportunities and risks in the year ahead.

👉 Learn more about Ryan’s work and Beyond’s pricing tools here: https://www.beyondpricing.com/