Short-Term Rental vs Long-Term Rental in Victoria: Answers From Rest Coast

Short-term rental or long-term rental: which one actually makes more sense for Victoria property owners and investors right now? In this episode, Adrian Maclaren sits down with Kristopher Montanini and Robert Sauter, co-founders of Rest Coast, a short-term rental marketing and services company on the West Coast. Kris brings 20 years of landlord experience and deep roots in short-term rental investing. Rob spent more than 20 years in tech with a focus on customer-facing operations and high service standards, and he now puts his professional photography background to work for Rest Coast owners. The conversation starts with how Kris and Rob got into real estate and what made them move from traditional renting into Airbnb investing. From there they get into the big comparison: short-term rental vs long-term rental, whether short-term rentals really cause less damage than long-term tenants, and what kind of property makes the best short-term rental investment. They also look at the Realtor side of things, including how data-backed income projections can change the way a buyer looks at an investment property and what agents often miss about short-term rental potential. Kris and Rob share what separates a 5-star Airbnb from an average one, how much listing photos matter, and how a turnover portal and documentation system helps protect homeowners. Later in the episode, they talk about owner flexibility, who is a good fit for short-term rentals and who isn't, how investors should think about BC and Victoria regulations, where the market is heading, and the biggest mistakes people make when getting started. They wrap up with a rapid fire round. Whether you're a Victoria homeowner thinking about renting out your property, an investor weighing your options, or a Realtor who works with investment buyers, this one is worth a listen. Connect with Adrian: Instagram: @adrianrealestatevictoria Call or text: 250-464-4122 Connect with Rest Coast: https://www.restcoast.homes/ Subscribe for more conversations about Victoria real estate, housing, and the people shaping our local industry. #VictoriaRealEstate #ShortTermRental #AirbnbInvesting #VictoriaBC #BCRealEstate #RealEstatePodcast #YYJ