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Short-Term Rental Versus Long-Term Rental – Which Is Better For You?

As an investment opportunity, which one do you think is better – a short-term or long-term property rental option? While they both have their own benefits, choosing between the two depends on your needs and financial situation. Long term rentals are a great opportunity to bring in a steady monthly income, while a short-term rental may produce greater returns, especially if you have a property in an area that is sought after. 

Gumtrees gives you the benefits of short and long-term rental options below:

Short-term rental:
  1. This option allows you to rent out your property for anything upwards from a month to 8 months, offering you a high level of flexibility.
  2. Also known as holiday rent, you can rent out your property almost year around, bringing in great revenue whenever you need it.
  3. With renters going in and out of the property, you are more committed to repair wear and tear before they become bigger.
  4. Frequent renters may transform from acquaintances into lifelong friends.
Long-term rental:
  1. A long-term rental usually requires less work than a short-term rental property as you do not have to continually promote your property to find new guests.
  2. Long-term rentals ensure you do not have to worry about logistics such as key collections, finding new tenants, check-ins etc. very often.
  3. If you decide to give your property out on a long-term lease, chances are that the new tenants will bring in their furniture. Thus, you can earn a quick buck without the need to furnish or bring in appliances.
Now that you’ve got the knowledge, it’s time to shop! Head to gumtree.co.za or your Gumtree app (click for Apple & Android) and don’t forget to use your location settings to find local property close to home.