Explore every episode of the podcast The Landlord Diaries
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| Are You Charging the Right Rent? Let's Find Out w/ PriceLabs | 04 Aug 2025 | 00:40:17 | |
Monthly midterm rental pricing can feel like a guessing game, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of The Landlord Diaries, we dive into proven pricing strategies that help real estate investors stay competitive and profitable with their furnished monthly rentals. Our guest, Kyle Driskell, Senior Solutions Consultant at PriceLabs, brings expert insights from one of the most powerful revenue management tools in the furnished rental space. Kyle has led pricing masterclasses nationwide and brings expert-level insights you won’t want to miss. We’ll show you how to confidently price your rental by understanding your monthly expenses, analyzing local comps, and making smart, low-risk tweaks to maximize both occupancy and earnings. Plus, we explore how Furnished Finder’s built-in tools like the market insights, map search, and Listing Performance Panel help you price with confidence and avoid costly mistakes. Whether you're MTR-only or running a hybrid STR/MTR strategy, this episode will help you stop guessing and start earning more. 👉 List your property on Furnished Finder: FREE Pricing Worksheet https://try.furnishedfinder.com/pricingworksheet/ ⏱️ Time Stamps: 0:00 Welcome to The Landlord Diaries The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees. | |||
| The Secrets to Starting a Rental Business Without Buying Property | 21 Jul 2025 | 00:55:37 | |
Can you scale a rental portfolio without buying a single property? Yes—and today’s guests are living proof. Join us on The Landlord Diaries as we sit down with power couple Nate & Katie Lyon to unpack their rental arbitrage strategy for monthly midterm rentals. Katie Lyon, Marketing Director at Furnished Finder, brings over a decade of real estate and marketing experience to the conversation, while Nate adds an extensive background in marketing, operations and design. Together, they’ve built a 14-door portfolio mainly through out-of-state arbitrage in Iowa—leveraging Furnished Finder as the foundation for growth. You’ll learn why arbitrage works especially well for 30+ day furnished rentals, how to approach arbitrage partners, run the numbers, structure leases, and find quality tenants like travel nurses, relocating families, and corporate professionals. Whether you’re new to investing or looking to expand, this episode is your step-by-step guide to midterm rental arbitrage. 👉 List your property on Furnished Finder: 👉 Explore MTR tools and resources: 👉 View Nate & Katie Lyon’s properties: 👉 Furnishing your MTR with Minoan: 📝 Free MTR Furnishing Checklist: ⏱️ Episode Timestamps: 0:00 Welcome to The Landlord Diaries 🎯 Whether you’re a cash-strapped beginner or a scaling investor, this episode gives you a real-world playbook to succeed in the monthly rental space—without buying a property. 🔔 Subscribe for more landlord stories and strategies, only on The Landlord Diaries, powered by Furnished Finder. The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees. | |||
| 2.5 Years, 10 Cities: What Makes a Rental Stand Out to Digital Nomads, FF134 | 24 Mar 2025 | 00:40:26 | |
What do digital nomads really look for in a monthly furnished rental? After 2.5 years on the road, living in 10 different Furnished Finder properties, Chelsea Kimlel has seen it all—the good, the bad, and the never again. In this episode, she reveals the must-haves that make a property stand out, the common mistakes that drive tenants away, and the key listing details that stop a traveler’s scroll. (Use code LLD10 for $10 off new listings) The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees. | |||
| FF47 Your First Mid-Term Rental Can Be Easier Than Expected w/ Nurse Andrea Hendricks | 17 Jul 2023 | 00:32:22 | |
With us today is Andrea Hendricks, infusion nurse, property owner and mid-term rental host in the Austin, Texas area. Andrea has established herself as a 5* host on Furnished Finder and has many tips on the ease of getting started in the mid-term rental space. In this episode we cover: (Points organized in episode order)
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| FF46 From Managing 14,000 Commercial Units to Building Her Own MTR Portfolio w/ Jamie Banks | 10 Jul 2023 | 01:02:34 | |
Today we talk with Jamie Banks, CEO of Radiate Real Estate. While Radiate is a rising star in the mid-term rental space, Jamie has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in processes. In her previous role at Fundrise, a large commercial real estate firm, Jamie managed 14,000 units across the U.S. She has already built some incredible systems for her MTR portfolio which will be the focus of today’s episode.
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| FF45 Seriously?! 1,000 Furnished Rentals This Year w/ Patriot Family Homes | 03 Jul 2023 | 00:36:11 | |
Keeping July 4th in mind, we talk with Kate Homme today who is the Chief Growth Officer at Patriot Family Homes, headquartered in Chattanooga, TN. Patriot Family Homes is proud to be a veteran owned company focused on meeting the need for affordable, reliable housing predominantly near military bases in the South. The company is making big waves in the mid-term, short-term and corporate housing space with a 2023 company goal to acquire 1,000 furnished listings this year through acquisition, property management and leasing.
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| FF44 Turning LTR or STR Guests Into MTR Guests w/ Yung Wei | 26 Jun 2023 | 00:42:07 | |
Yung Wei owns 13 properties, 5 of which are furnished rentals, 2 triplexes, a quadruplex and a mix of 1-4 bedroom single family homes.
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| FF43 Do Single Family Homes Work For Corporate Housing? w/ FreeStand Home Solutions | 19 Jun 2023 | 01:10:42 | |
Today we talk with FreeStand Home Solutions CEO, Bob Wilson, and President, Brandon Harris. FreeStands motto is to chase perfection and hold the team to a standard unseen in this industry!” Hear how Bob & Brandon accomplish this with their 46+ properties in the Chicago, Illinois area.
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| Is ChatGPT An Expert At Mid-Term Rentals? | 16 Jun 2023 | 00:06:27 | |
Your Furnished Finder podcast host team, Kelly Bailey & Katie Lyon, couldn't resist the urge to see just how "in the know" ChatGPT is about mid-term rentals... The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees. | |||
| FF42 From A Thought To 14 Mid-Term Arbitrage Rentals in 6 Months w/ Dee Coulson | 12 Jun 2023 | 00:42:02 | |
Today, we have Dee Coulson in Kansas City, Missouri with us. Dee started Lux HighEnd Properties in the height of COVID in an effort to provide safe, comfortable, luxury, all-inclusive flex-term housing to traveling medical and corporate professionals. Dee started out with one apartment suite and quickly scaled the business up to 14 units within 6 months. The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees. | |||
| FF41 Do Mid-Term Travelers Like Shared Spaces? w/ Jeff Bower | 05 Jun 2023 | 00:39:46 | |
Today we talk with Jeff Bower in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Jeff has a 4 bedroom farm house he rents by the room exclusively to traveling medical professionals and a 1 bedroom, 1 bath cottage. Jeff owns a contracting business called Bower & Sons specializing in accessory buildings, external home remodeling and barndominiums.
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| Furnished Finder Insights From The First Ever Mid-Term Rental Summit | 02 Jun 2023 | 00:33:40 | |
Katie & Kelly provide a solid recap of key thoughts from the May 2023 Mid-Term Rental Summit. The conference was just the right size with 300-400 attendees ranging from brand new to very experienced investors. If you missed this one, don’t worry there will be more! Watch your Furnished Finder emails or www.midtermrentalsummit.com for details on the next summit. (Points organized in episode order)
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| FF40 Reaching Remote Workers w/ Author & MTR Consultant, Erin Spradlin | 29 May 2023 | 01:16:28 | |
In today’s episode, we travel to Denver, CO to talk with Erin Spradlin Co-Owner of Erin & James Real Estate. Erin is a real estate professional, consultant and author. Erin loves to educate others on real estate topics, but especially the mid-term rental model. Today we will dive into her first book, American Nomads, and focus on the growing population of remote workers and who they are. You can follow her channel on YouTube by searching Erin & James Real Estate. https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=erin.spradlin American Nomads: Finding and Renting to Remote Workers Erin's Guide to Midterm Rentals: Attract traveling nurses, remote workers and anyone that needs a 30+ day furnished rental with checklists and tips on medium-term rentals Erin’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGOi6_g7e4lYbEey8NK-7vw The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees. | |||
| Why Some Hosts Prefer MTR Over STR: Honest Review, FF133 | 17 Mar 2025 | 00:46:00 | |
What if your short-term rental faced heavy restrictions—but instead of losing income, you unlocked a high-demand niche with 90% occupancy? That’s exactly what Bella and Levi Linchenko did by leveraging Furnished Finder and midterm rental (MTR) strategies. They transformed a live-in flip into a high-performing MTR business and even used their rental income to fund a ski trip to the Alps! If you’re wondering how to attract digital nomads, traveling professionals, and retirees, this Furnished Finder Landlord Diaries episode is packed with actionable insights.
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| FF39 Will Larger, Higher Priced Properties Work On Furnished Finder? w/ Tammy Barnes | 22 May 2023 | 00:36:32 | |
Tammy Barnes has a w2 job, is a wife and mother of one rambunctious toddler and manages a couple mid-term furnished rentals in her spare time primarily for insurance-related claims. While this sounds like a sweet, simple story, she will address many of your concerns today about larger, higher priced homes as her 3 MTRs range between $7,500-$12,500/month.
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| FF38 Out of State Arbitrage Mid-Term Rentals w/ Furnished Finder Marketing Director, Katie Lyon | 15 May 2023 | 00:57:40 | |
Don’t miss today’s episode which is part 2 with our very own, Katie Lyon, Marketing Director of Furnished Finder & mid-term rental host. We will talk with Katie about her personal MTR journey with out of state investing in Florida & Iowa. Katie shares her insights on why investing out of state works for her and why she prefers condos and apartments. She also offers advice on working with designers and setting up a new unit. https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=katie.lyon8 The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees. | |||
| FF37 Improve Your Listing Placement on Furnished Finder w/ Marketing Director, Katie Lyon | 08 May 2023 | 00:34:58 | |
Don’t miss today’s episode with our very own, Katie Lyon, Marketing Director of Furnished Finder & mid-term rental host. Katie has an impeccable eye for design and tips to make your listing stand out on Furnished Finder. In the first half of this episode we will address your tough questions like is there a best size MTR, do higher rental rates work on Furnished Finder and many more. In the 2nd portion, we will talk with Katie about her personal MTR journey with out of state investing in Florida & Iowa. (Points organized in episode order)
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| FF36 Why iStay Atlanta Prefers Large Single Family Homes For Corporate Housing | 01 May 2023 | 00:49:45 | |
Today we talk with the founders of iStayAtlanta.com, Ibrahim Noohu & Nahid Ibrahim. iStay Atlanta specializes in corporate housing, is the largest owner of independent furnished houses in the area and a leader in providing mid-term luxury furnished temporary housing. Their portfolio includes mostly 3 or 4 bedroom homes at higher prices in 5 different areas of Atlanta, all with at least a 30 day minimum stay, some 90 days.
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources Ibrahim & Nahid’s Listings on Furnished Finder: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Nahid.Ibrahim Corporate Housing Monthly Meet Up on Linked In: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89940974439?pwd=bCtDUStKd1BXMlRNV1ptcUJzZi8xQT09 Kelly’s Recommended Podcast Episode For Analyzing an HOA: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hoa-coach/id1493683709?i=1000465633628 The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees. | |||
| FF35 MTR Saturation Tips, Avoiding Scams, Bed Bugs, Shared Yards & Insurance Tips w/ Theresa Barton | 24 Apr 2023 | 01:11:25 | |
Today we talk with Theresa Barton in Longwood, Florida, which is just a little north of Orlando. Theresa lost her son in 2016 and found home remodeling to be a very therapeutic process leading to improved financial and emotional health. This is Theresa’s 4th or 5th year as a Furnished Finder host and she has many great landlording tips to share with us today.
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| FF34 Revolutionizing Real Estate Lending: Fund That Flip's Innovative Solutions | 17 Apr 2023 | 00:50:25 | |
Today we travel to Cleveland, Ohio, and talk with Brendan Bennett, VP of Revenue for Fund That Flip. His personal portfolio includes 19 units in total, 17 long term rentals and 2 mid term rentals. I am excited for today’s episode as I believe we all get stuck in the mindset of traditional lending which limits our buy power. Brendan will give us some tangible ways we can grow our portfolio even if we don’t have the funds for it. If you are an MTR host that is open to value add renovations, then this is the episode for you. (Jump to 26.15 minutes for MTR conversation) Website Links: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources Brendan’s Listings on Furnished Finder: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Brendan.Bennett The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees. | |||
| FF33 Is Your Area Suitable For Mid-Term Rentals w/ MTR Coach Al Williamson | 10 Apr 2023 | 01:06:01 | |
Today we have the man himself, Al Williamson, also known as the Leading Landlord. Al trains others on innovative ways landlords can create new income streams, reduce expenses, and grow their equity. Owning real estate is proven to be one of the best strategies for generating passive income, and Leading Landlord seeks to address the best practices for doing so. Al offers master classes, a YouTube channel, has 23 listings on Furnished Finder and has authored at least 3 books on this topic. You can connect with Al on his website, www.LandlordScientist.com. Website Links: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources Al Williamson’s Listings on Furnished Finder: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Al_Williamson Al Williamson’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@alwilliamson-leadinglandlord The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees. | |||
| FF32 All In On Furnished Finder Mid-Term Rentals w/ Landlord Diaries Host, Kelly Bailey | 03 Apr 2023 | 01:06:13 | |
Today we get to know our host Kelly Bailey on a deeper level and her husband David Bailey. Kelly & Dave have explored a variety of investment strategies including multi-family and single family homes at the long term and mid-term level. Their current portfolio is all MTRs.
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| FF31 Becoming The First Mid-Term Rental In Your Area w/ The Spann’s | 27 Mar 2023 | 00:40:15 | |
Today we travel to Mayberry for all you Andy Griffith Show fans. Jimmie & Patricia Spann were the first mid-term rental in this area and now have 5 mid-term rentals in Mount Airy, NC which is Andy Griffith's childhood home and the inspiration for Mayberry. Jimmie & Patricia also have 3 homes in California and one apartment they rent as a mid-term rental. Some of their additional income streams include a carpet cleaning business and interior design business. In this episode we cover: (Points organized in episode order)
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| FF30 Mid-Term Rentals in Vacation Destinations- The Gulf Coast Episode w/ Doc Cindy | 20 Mar 2023 | 01:03:38 | |
Cynthia Tant is the broker/owner of Gulf Coast Home Experts, Gulf Coast Real Estate Management and Gulf Coast BnB Rentals. Cynthia is also a best selling author in the book "The Ultimate Guide to Selling Your Home - How the Nation's Top Agents Break Records". Her bonus chapter is about how to make vacation rentals work. Cynthia offers a “one-stop shop” client experience. If you’d like to connect with Cynthia, her website is www.gulfcoastbnbrentals.com. Doc Cindy's Listings on Furnished Finder: The Ultimate Guide to Selling Your Home: The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees. | |||
| The #1 Strategy for Finding Profitable Midterm Rental Markets, FF132 | 10 Mar 2025 | 00:34:25 | |
Getting started in mid-term rentals or buying your next investment property? Whether you're a new or experienced investor, Colin Wong has cracked the code on scaling mid-term rentals across multiple markets. With 10+ MTRs and 70% of his bookings coming from Furnished Finder, Colin shares proven strategies for picking the right markets, maximizing cash flow, and managing properties remotely. Tune in to learn how he balances equity growth with cash flow, finds investor-friendly realtors, and optimizes his listings for consistent bookings.
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| FF29 Building An ADU For MTR Use & 50+ Furnished Sober Living Beds w/ Devana & Reid | 18 Mar 2023 | 00:44:30 | |
Today we talk with Devana Came and Reid Stadelman. Devana and Reid are new to Furnished Finder, but they are not new to hosting. Devana was inspired to start “The House of Courage” sober living homes when she lost someone very special to her in the fight with addiction. Devana and Reid have a unique investment strategy managing around 50 beds in their sober living homes and have added four more rooms with the mid-term rental strategy in mind. Today’s episode will focus on the process they took to design a 4 bedroom mid-term rental ADU in their backyard. Check out their room rentals on Furnished Finder: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/property/464470_1 The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees. | |||
| FF28 Simplify Your Mid-Term Rental Process w/ YouTube Educator Ms. Kellie Michele | 06 Mar 2023 | 00:54:12 | |
Today we have Ms. Kellie Michele with us from St. Louis, Missouri. She is on fire! Kellie’s YouTube channel has over 2,500 subscribers and her content is all about mid-term rentals. Kellie started real estate investing in 2005, got hooked on the property management side of things with her first STR in 2018 and has since converted all her vacation rentals into mid-term and corporate housing rentals for traveling professionals. Kellie currently manages a portfolio of 15 mid-term rentals. The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees. | |||
| FF27 4 Bedroom House Hack Renting Furnished By The Room w/ Pharmacist Eric Chiang | 27 Feb 2023 | 00:34:00 | |
Today we talk with Eric Chiang, pharmacist and real estate investor. Eric has two properties currently, a duplex that he rents out long term and a 4 bedroom house hack he rents furnished by the room. Check out Eric’s listings on Furnished Finder: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=TMEC.Management The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees. | |||
| FF26 Nurse Contracts, Cancellations & Hosting Tips From Your Nurse in Realty | 20 Feb 2023 | 01:22:58 | |
Today we talk with Angie Tonini-Rogers, a Louiseville, Kentucky, native. Angie has expertise and a heart for real estate, coaching and nursing. She buys condos, houses & duplexes in any condition that she can turn into safe housing for traveling nurses coming to serve her community. We will focus this episode on understanding the life of a medical professional so we can all be better landlords to our traveling medical community. If you’d like to connect with Angie or join her community, you will find everything you need on her website: www.angietoninirogersrealty.com. You can also check out Angie's properties on Furnished Finder here: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Angie.ToniniRogers. The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees. | |||
| FF25 Grossing $350K Annually on Short/Mid-Term Rentals In Just 2 Yrs! w/ Musician Gabe Kubanda | 13 Feb 2023 | 00:51:49 | |
With us today is Gabe Kubanda, musician and investor. We all know musicians had it tough during COVID, but Gabe rose to the challenge and has grown from 1 to 11 rentals in the span of 2 years. He grossed $50k the first year and over $350k this year. Gabe prefers mid-term rentals and has built most of his portfolio within walking distance to hospitals and medical facilities. Gabe also provides a fleet of rental cars for his travelers as well. If you’d like to connect with Gabe, his website is www.kubandaproperties.com/. Stay tuned for a private show from Gabe at the end!
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| FF24 Easy Ways To Try The MTR Strategy, Escrow Talk, 100+ Doors & More w/ RE Guru Justen Brown | 06 Feb 2023 | 00:42:56 | |
We have Justen Brown with us today from the San Diego area. Justen is an avid real estate investor, family man, fisherman and co-founder of Alliance Escrow for California investors. Justen has a large real estate portfolio and pursues a variety of strategies including furnished mid-term rentals. The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees. | |||
| MTR Summit 2023- San Diego Beachfront- Secure Your Ticket Now | 30 Jan 2023 | 00:15:40 | |
Are you ready to up your game as a mid-term investor? Furnished Finder is proud to be a partner of the first ever Mid-Term Rental Summit! At this private, in-person event, you will learn actionable strategies to grow your mid-term portfolio, network with other mid-term rental professionals and hear from industry leaders including Jesse Vasquez, Sarah Weaver, Zeona McIntyre, and Furnished Finder CEO Brian Payne. SECURE YOUR TICKET NOW...https://midtermrentalsummit.com/ The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees. | |||
| FF23 Building a Business & Brand in Corporate Housing w/ HESTiA | 23 Jan 2023 | 00:37:15 | |
On today’s episode, we talk with Vivian Yip about her corporate rental business in the Austin, Texas area. We will focus on how Vivian has built a business and brand with her furnished rentals. If you’d like to connect with Vivian, go to her website, www.corporaterentalsaustin.com. The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees. | |||
| FF22 Designing Your MTR Space w/ Hosts of “The Banana Bungalow” | 16 Jan 2023 | 00:38:27 | |
Today we hear from Scott & Jeanalin Rehm, hosts of “The Banana Bungalow”, a 312 sq ft casita attached to their home in Las Vegas. They are new to the MTR game and already making huge waves with their unique, colorful casita that was scooped up within one day of listing. Scott has a background in travel nursing while Jeanalin dropped her 9-5 to focus on their different business endeavors. The Banana Bungalow: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/property/446167 The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees. | |||
| FF21 10 Steps To Jump Start Your Next Real Estate Investment w/ WIIRE | 09 Jan 2023 | 00:40:58 | |
Today we get to hear from two midwest ladies that specialize in educating other investors through their real estate journey. Join Amelia McGee and Grace Gudenkauf as we focus today’s episode on the 10 steps to getting started or continuing in real estate. If you would like to connect with these ladies you can follow them on Instagram by searching WIIRE.community. They have so many great handouts on their link tree, such as “ Three steps to launch your MTR and double cash flow.” The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees. | |||
| Gain Back Your Time: Start A Mid-Term Rental Arbitrage Business Today! FF131, Lara Stuart | 24 Feb 2025 | 00:40:09 | |
Looking for a lucrative side hustle that fits into your busy life? Discover how Lara Stuart, a registered nurse with 28 years of experience, built a successful mid-term rental arbitrage business with Furnished Finder while maintaining her W2 job and family life. In this episode of the Furnished Finder Landlord Diaries podcast, hosts Kelly Bailey & Katie Lyon dive into how Lara secured 100% of her bookings through Furnished Finder, partnered with an upscale apartment complex, and self-manages her out-of-state rentals with ease. (Use code LLD10 for $10 off new listings) The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees. | |||
| FF20 Mid-Term Rentals in Ski Towns Part 2 w/ Raney Kilgore | 02 Jan 2023 | 00:39:30 | |
Welcome to part two of our vacation destination focus highlighting a few great spots for this upcoming ski season. Raney Kilgore is a mid-term/ short-term host in Keystone, Colorado that I have the privilege to call my landlord for this season. I cannot say enough about Raney or her adorable cabin that is a short 5-10 minute walk to the lifts and a variety of restaurants. We have found great hiking trails right from the front door and enjoyed the short walk to Keystone for a couple hours of great exercise on the slopes. The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees. | |||
| FF19 $50M in Real Estate Transactions w/ the Flipping Flanagans | 26 Dec 2022 | 01:07:28 | |
Today on the show we have Brad & Jamie Flanagan, Brad is a real estate professional focused on finance, Jamie is CEO of Big Picture Real Estate Group and together they make the Flipping Flanagans. Their focus is helping entrepreneurs, investors and real estate professionals elevate their wealth and create financial freedom. You can follow them on their podcast, Financial Freedom w/ the Flipping Flanagans or honestly just google their names and you will find a wealth of links to click on. The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees. | |||
| FF18 Mid-Term Rentals in Ski Towns Part 1 w/ Ed Clancy | 19 Dec 2022 | 00:27:55 | |
In today’s episode, we are putting a new spin on things to highlight a vacation destination spot for this upcoming ski season. Ed Clancy is a mid-term/ short-term host in Park City, Utah. His luxurious condo is sure to please with endless amenities, local favorites at your doorstep and one of Park City’s ski lifts right out the front door. The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees. | |||
| FF17 Better Your Community Through Real Estate w/ RB | 12 Dec 2022 | 00:49:25 | |
RB is a realtor, investor & property manager in New York. RB pursued her first multi-family real estate investment at 23 years old and had a hard time locking one in so she got creative and purchased a single family instead and converted it into a multi-family. She has a variety of multi-families in Queens, Long Island, Upstate New York and the Bronx. RB has a heart for the inner-city communities of New York and loves coaching others that real estate is possible for everyone. You can connect with RB on her website, https://rbtherealtor.com. The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees. | |||
| FF16 Mastering the 30-Day Stay with Bigger Pockets Author, Sarah Weaver | 05 Dec 2022 | 01:20:16 | |
We have Sarah Weaver with us today who is the co-author of a new book called “30-Day Stay”. We heard from Zeona already on the first half of the book and will be talking with Sarah today about the second half of the book. We at Furnished Finder are extremely excited about this book release as it’s all about mastering the medium-term rental and both ladies are Furnished Finder hosts. Sarah is a woman of many talents as an investor, speaker, author and real estate consultant. Sarah leads world wide group events for investors and offers one on one consulting sessions. If you don’t know where to start when it comes to furnishing your mid-term rental then check out Sarah’s company, Arya Design Services to help you launch your 5* furnished rental business. You can find the book for sale and connect with Sarah on her website, www.sarahdweaver.com. The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees. | |||
| FF15 Mastering Mid-Term Rentals: Insights from Bigger Pockets Author, Zeona McIntyre | 28 Nov 2022 | 00:51:00 | |
We have Zeona McIntyre with us today who is the co-author of a new book called “30-Day Stay”. We at Furnished Finder are extremely excited about this book release as it’s all about mastering the medium-term rental and both ladies are Furnished Finder hosts. Zeona is a real estate investor since 2012, co-host of the Invest2FI podcast, personally owns 12 properties (and counting) and is an investor friendly agent as discussed in the book. This will be a two part series as we talk with Zeona about the first half of the book and co-author Sarah about the second half. You can find the book for sale and connect with Zeona on her website, www.zeonamcintyre.com. The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees. | |||
| FF14 Intrigued By Room Rentals? Listen To Jane’s Story | 21 Nov 2022 | 00:55:34 | |
Today’s episode will be a heartwarming interaction with Furnished Finder host Jane Foy who lives in Charlottesville, VA. Jane’s career was in morning radio for over 40 years and she has recently started renting out her master bedroom on Furnished Finder after checking her husband into a dementia care facility. Jane has written an inspiring book within the last few years called "The A-Z Guide for Primary Caregivers of Dementia Patients". The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees. | |||
| FF13 Managing 60+ Units On Furnished Finder w/ Robert Nunez | 14 Nov 2022 | 01:17:52 | |
Robert Nunez has 60+ listings on Furnished Finder and is the President/Founder of Co Host Expert Company, a premiere management company for Corporate & Short Term Rentals that provide "Real Peace of Mind Passive Income" for property owners nationwide. Robert has a passion for systems, automation, ease of accessibility and growth which in some conversions has produced up to 40% higher revenue after applying his system. If you would like to connect with Robert’s team, go to cohostexpert.com. The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees. | |||
| FF12 20+ Mid Term Rentals, Financial Independence & Growth Through Syndications w/ Tammy Richey | 07 Nov 2022 | 01:12:29 | |
Today’s episode is set in Ohio with Tammy Richey, Visionary & CEO of Lucid Management. Tammy went from flipping homes full time with her husband about 6 years ago to now managing 100 doors, around 20 of those are mid-term, 36 of which Tammy owns and 64 under a real estate syndication. Tammy has a heart for giving back and is working towards funding a philanthropic arm of the company to help those in need. The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees. | |||
| FF11 Why A Duplex is A Great Option For Mid-Term Rentals w/ Bob Wohlstrom | 31 Oct 2022 | 00:40:13 | |
We’ve got a fun episode with another Tucson, Arizona host. Bob Wohlstrom has been with Furnished Finder 3 years now and rents out ½ of his duplex while living on the other side. Bob has practiced construction most of his life and has 20+ years of experience in property management. The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees. | |||
| 4 Tips To Become A More Efficient Landlord on Furnished Finder with Grace Gudenkauf, FF130 | 10 Feb 2025 | 00:44:21 | |
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed as a landlord? In this video, we're sharing our top 4 tips to help you become a more efficient landlord and maximize your midterm rental business. From utilizing property management software to streamlining your lease strategies, we're covering it all. As a Furnished Finder host, you know how important it is to stay organized and on top of your game. That's why we're diving into the best property management hacks and tools to help you succeed. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale your business, these tips will help you take your midterm rentals to the next level. So, if you're ready to join the ranks of successful entrepreneurs on Furnished Finder, be sure to watch until the end. List Your Property Now on Furnished Finder: (Use code LLD10 for $10 off new listings) The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees. | |||
| FF10 Mid-Term Travelers Love Tiny Living with Cheryl Smith | 24 Oct 2022 | 00:54:35 | |
Today we get a glimpse of Tiny Living at its best! Cheryl Smith is CEO and Founder of Beyond Tiny, a company that helps others design their dream tiny houses. She has tiny homes, RVs & vintage trailers available on Furnished Finder that nurses rave about. If you’d like to connect with Cheryl go to www.BeyondTiny.com. The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees. | |||
| FF9 Furnished Finder House Hacks Can Fund Your Passions w/Jen Trujillo | 18 Oct 2022 | 01:06:28 | |
Today’s guest, Jen Trujillo, is actually recording with us from her house boat located on Orcas Island in Washington State. As a bookkeeper, musician and property host on Furnished Finder, Jen is spending her summer on Orcas Island and pops in and out of her North Seattle home. As an adu, house hacking specialist we are looking forward to diving into Jen’s specialties on this episode.
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| FF8 Creative Lending, Garage Conversions & Mid-Term Success w/ Isaac Sanchez | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:41:50 | |
Today’s guest, Isaac Sanchez, is with us from Bay Area, California. Isaac owns BayCal Capital and has 12 years of experience in the buying, selling and lending aspects of the real estate business. We will discuss creative lending options for mid-term rentals and Isaac’s personal real estate portfolio. He has 6 rentals on Furnished Finder currently with a great strategy in mind of buying homes with detached garages he can convert into adu’s. If you would like to connect with Isaac, his website is https://baycalcapital.com.
The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees. | |||