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Are You Charging the Right Rent? Let's Find Out w/ PriceLabs04 Aug 202500:40:17

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:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/list-your-property
Use code LLD10 for $10 off new listings


FREE Pricing Worksheet

https://try.furnishedfinder.com/pricingworksheet/


⏱️ Time Stamps:

0:00 Welcome to The Landlord Diaries
2:00 Meet Kyle Driskell: His journey into pricing strategies & PriceLabs
3:30 The Pricing Struggle: Why most MTR hosts feel stuck or uncertain
5:50 Step 1: Know your monthly expenses & set a confident pricing floor
10:00 What’s a good occupancy rate for midterm rentals? (It’s better than you think!)
10:50 Research 101: Finding your “sweet spot” using comps & market data
11:50 Matching comps by amenities, location & quality: A Furnished Finder guide
17:45 Don’t let “analysis paralysis” hold you back, jump in & watch for pricing signals
21:40 Using PriceLabs tools to automate & refine your pricing strategy
25:35 Monitoring your Furnished Finder Listing Performance panel for feedback
28:15 Reading the market: Are guests telling you your pricing is too high or low?
29:25 How adding MTR to your STR strategy can improve occupancy & stabilize income
33:00 Why your fees and deposits could be affecting bookings
36:45 Final Takeaways: Simple pricing steps you can apply today

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 Property21 Jul 202500:55:37

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:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/list-your-property 
(Use code LLD10 for $10 off new listings)

👉 Explore MTR tools and resources:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources

👉 View Nate & Katie Lyon’s properties:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=katie.lyon8

👉 Furnishing your MTR with Minoan:
https://youtu.be/mc5IFRErgCk?feature=shared

📝 Free MTR Furnishing Checklist:
https://assets.ctfassets.net/8rvbu1uw8lem/4pKVOxeFmg0umMHL2vclew/0cfaabe735029d6f5181bb20cdf26aa6/Monthly_Rental_Essentials_Checklist_-Minoan-Furnished_Finder-.pdf

⏱️ Episode Timestamps:

0:00 Welcome to The Landlord Diaries
3:25 Why arbitrage + midterm rentals = perfect partnership
4:30 The Lyons’ first arbitrage deal (and why they started in Iowa)
5:25 The 3 key players in MTR arbitrage
6:55 Arbitrage vs. ownership: Pros, cons & cash flow differences
10:00 Why MTR arbitrage over STR arbitrage for property managers
12:35 Securing your first arbitrage partnership and tenant placement
14:05 The groundwork: Setting up your arbitrage business
16:15 Market research tips: Traveler types, pricing, and Furnished Finder market data
22:35 How to find and pitch your first arbitrage partner
29:10 Pro tip: How to make a confident first call to the property manager
32:10 Structuring tenant leases in arbitrage units
35:55 Why midterm travelers are the ideal tenant type
38:10 Marketing your listing like a pro (headline, calendar, pricing)
47:50 Why every arbitrage unit should be listed on Furnished Finder
51:05 Lessons learned & scaling tips from arbitrage experts
52:30 3 easy steps to start your MTR arbitrage journey today

🎯 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, FF13424 Mar 202500:40:26

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.

From Furnished Finder search tips to messaging mistakes, lease terms to storage space, Chelsea shares what makes a rental truly livable for monthly furnished travelers like her. If you want more bookings and better tenants, don’t miss this episode!

🚀 List Your Property on Furnished Finder:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/list-your-property

(Use code LLD10 for $10 off new listings)

⏳ Episode Highlights:
 0:00 Welcome to The Landlord Diaries
 1:50 🚗 MTR Love Story: 2.5 years, 10 cities, and a flexible lifestyle
 3:00 🏡 Work-Life on the Road: Digital marketing & woodworking hustle
 5:00 📍 Strategic Planning: How Chelsea mapped out her travels
 6:45 💰 Budget Smart: Use FurnishedFinder.com/stats to plan rental costs
 7:55 🏠 Tenant Wish List: Must-haves vs. nice-to-haves in an MTR
 10:55 📸 What Stops the Scroll? Listing details that grab attention
 14:30 🚩 Instant Turn-Offs: What NOT to include in your rental photos
 16:10 🔎 How Tenants Search Furnished Finder: Optimize Your Listing
 18:05 👀 Red Flags for Travelers: What makes tenants skip a property
 21:05 🚫 Things That Don’t Matter: Overrated features for midterm stays
 23:15 🏘️ MTR Expectations: What should be included with a midterm stay
 24:10 ⚡ Utility Caps: Are they a dealbreaker? Chelsea shares her take
 25:20 🤝 The Furnished Finder Advantage: Why flexibility = more bookings
 27:30 📆 The Tenant’s Search Process: How far in advance do they book?
 29:40 🏡 What Tenants Want to Know About Landlords before signing a lease
 31:45 💬 Messaging Mistakes: Bad responses that lose potential tenants
 34:45 🔥 Chelsea’s Favorite New Furnished Finder Feature
 36:20 ✍️ Lease Terms That Build Trust and confidence in a rental
 39:10 📖 Ways to connect with Chelsea Kimlel

🎧 Tune in now to transform your midterm rental strategy! 🚀

Trending Midterm Rental Resources:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources  

Some of Chelsea’s Furnished Finder Stays:
Chicago: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/property/253523_2
Saint Petersburg: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/property/484432_1 
Lake Tahoe: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/property/472668_1
Sedona: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/property/533704_1
Texas: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/property/702785_1
Check out Chelsea’s Blog: https://www.chiefnomadicofficer.com/

Host Katie Lyon’s Properties:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=katie.lyon8 

Host Kelly Bailey’s Properties:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Kelly*|B. 

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 Hendricks17 Jul 202300:32:22

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)

  • The w2 job as an infusion nurse
  • The investment property
  • Setting up a real estate contract without a realtor
  • Learning from your mistakes
  • Buying in a tough market
  • Who are your renters
  • The size of the property
  • Valuable tools for your mid term rentals
  • How KeyCheck makes your life easier
  • Round table discussion about KeyCheck Leases
  • Setting yourself up for 5* reviews
  • The hospitality side of mid term rentals
  • Landlording for MTR tenants is easier than you expect
  • Andrea’s ending advice: Jump in and get started


Andrea’s Listings on Furnished Finder:

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Andrea.Hendricks



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.

FF46 From Managing 14,000 Commercial Units to Building Her Own MTR Portfolio w/ Jamie Banks10 Jul 202301:02:34

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. 


Website Links:

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ 

https://www.keycheck.com/ 

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats 

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources 

www.radiatere.com


Jamie’s Listings on Furnished Finder:

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Jamie.Banks16 


Typeform- https://www.typeform.com

Thryv PMS- https://www.thryv.com/ 

Baselane- https://www.baselane.com/ 

Loom- https://www.loom.com/ 

Canva- https://www.canva.com/ 

Turno- https://turno.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.

FF45 Seriously?! 1,000 Furnished Rentals This Year w/ Patriot Family Homes03 Jul 202300:36:11

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.


Website Links:

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ 

https://www.keycheck.com/ 

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats 

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources 

https://www.patriotfamilyhomes.com/ 


Patriot Family Homes Listings on Furnished Finder:

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Amy.Wigley41 

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.

FF44 Turning LTR or STR Guests Into MTR Guests w/ Yung Wei 26 Jun 202300:42:07

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.  


In this episode we cover:

  • Growing your portfolio to 13 doors
  • Yung started his investment journey w/ a 4 plex
  • Lessons learned about the mid-term rental process
  • The power of contingency plans and margins 
  • It’s easy to toggle between MTR & STR 
  • Yung has a great example of this! 
  • Converting long term renters into mid term rental guests 
  • Monthly furnished rentals reach a variety of needs 
  • Supply management and leveraging your cleaners 
  • Creating a 5* experience for your guests 
  • Hospitality is a mindset 
  • Ready for repairs? 
  • Yung’s Furnished Finder favorites 
  • State specific leases 


Website Links:

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ 

https://www.keycheck.com/ 

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats 

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources 


Yung’s Listings on Furnished Finder:

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=yung.wei 

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.

FF43 Do Single Family Homes Work For Corporate Housing? w/ FreeStand Home Solutions19 Jun 202301:10:42

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. 


Helpful Furnished Finder Website Links:

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ 

https://www.keycheck.com/ 

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats 

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources 


FreeStand Home Solutions Promo Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5S90SYZMdA&t=59s 

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.

Is ChatGPT An Expert At Mid-Term Rentals?16 Jun 202300:06:27

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 Coulson12 Jun 202300:42:02

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. 

Dee's listings on Furnished Finder:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Lux.HighEnd.Properties 


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 Bower05 Jun 202300:39:46

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. 


In this episode we cover:

(Points organized in episode order)

  • Do farmhouses work for room rentals?
  • Why room rentals vs. renting entire units?
  • Is it hard to find tenants that rent by the room?
  • Renting by the room reaches more budgets
  • Current room renters can be great marketing w/ a little incentive
  • Do shared bathrooms work out?
  • Do travelers like shared spaces?
  • Who’s renting by the room?
  • Videos of the space is a must for room rentals
  • On the design side, what’s important for private spaces and shared spaces?



Jeff’s Listings on Furnished Finder:

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Jeff%20__%20Challis 


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.

Furnished Finder Insights From The First Ever Mid-Term Rental Summit02 Jun 202300:33:40

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.

In this bonus episode we cover:

(Points organized in episode order)

  • Brand new Furnished Finder stats not found anywhere on the website yet!
  • 40 Top Cities on Furnished Finder
  • 10 of The Top Searched Cities on The Furnished Finder Map
  • Which size unit works best for monthly furnished rentals?
  • Demand by lead time is much shorter than you expect
  • Why pet friendly is a valuable feature on Furnished Finder
  • KeyCheck, Furnished Finder’s business tools for mid term rental hosts
  • Check these conference tips before your next event!



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.

FF40 Reaching Remote Workers w/ Author & MTR Consultant, Erin Spradlin29 May 202301:16:28

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. 

Erin’s Listings on Furnished Finder:

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=erin.spradlin 


American Nomads: Finding and Renting to Remote Workers

https://a.co/d/bOQ042J


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

https://a.co/d/3fEzT3L


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, FF13317 Mar 202500:46:00

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.

In this episode, they reveal:
 ✅ Why they chose MTR over STR (without losing income)
 ✅ Why transparency leads to happier guests & fewer headaches
 ✅ How MTR revenue funded their Alps ski trip
 ✅ The key differences in furnishing MTR vs STR properties
 ✅ Why midterm guests are easier to manage than short-term renters
 ✅ How to address seasonality & maximize occupancy


Plus, Bella & Levi share expert design tips for MTR success, including market research, must-have furnishings, and costly design mistakes to avoid. Whether you’re a real estate investor, STR host looking to pivot, or a newbie in MTRs, this episode is a must-listen!


📢 Ready to list your property? Get started on Furnished Finder today:
 👉 https://www.furnishedfinder.com/list-your-property

(Use code LLD10 for $10 off new listings)

Episode Timestamps:
0:00 Welcome to Landlord Diaries
1:25 Why some hosts prefer MTRs over STRs in vacation rental markets
2:30 How Bella & Levi started with an MTR duplex house hack
4:05 Finding Furnished Finder was a game-changer
5:50 Fix & flip strategy with MTR for maximum value
7:25 MTR revenue funded their Alps ski trip
9:40 Transparency: The secret to happy MTR guests
14:20 When to start marketing & furnishing your MTR
18:25 Why MTR guests are easier to manage than STR tenants
22:35 Market research for MTR friendly design
27:45 Furnishing an MTR vs STR—Key differences
31:10 The biggest mistake hosts make in MTR
31:50 Minimum viable product concept for MTR success
34:30 Design mistakes that cost you revenue
37:00 How to find the right MTR property
40:20 Addressing seasonality in midterm rental markets
42:55 The secret to long-term MTR success? Just get started!
44:25 Connect with Bella & Levi Linchenko

Resources & Links:
📌 Trending Midterm Rental Resources:
 👉 https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources
🏡 Guest’s Listings on Furnished Finder:
 👉 https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Bella.Gonzalez69
📸 Follow Bella & Levi on IG: @LetsgowithBella

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.

FF39 Will Larger, Higher Priced Properties Work On Furnished Finder? w/ Tammy Barnes22 May 202300:36:32

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.


Tammy’s Listings on Furnished Finder:

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=tamarra.barnes 


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.

FF38 Out of State Arbitrage Mid-Term Rentals w/ Furnished Finder Marketing Director, Katie Lyon15 May 202300:57:40

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.

Katie Lyon’s Listings on Furnished Finder:

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 Lyon08 May 202300:34:58

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. 

In this episode we cover:

(Points organized in episode order)

  • Marketing is an art not a science
  • Should you put your phone # and email on social media?
  • Consumers like instruction
  • How can a landlord make their listing stand out? 
  • How can you improve your listing placement? 
  • Is my property a good fit for the mid-term rental strategy?
  • Need to know facts about the Housing Request/ Tenant Lead process
  • How Furnished Finder helps your direct booking initiative 
  • Why no booking fees and how does Furnished Finder make money?
  • Who are the founders of Furnished Finder?


Katie Lyon’s Listings on Furnished Finder:

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.

FF36 Why iStay Atlanta Prefers Large Single Family Homes For Corporate Housing01 May 202300:49:45

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. 


Website Links:

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ 

https://www.keycheck.com/ 

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats 

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources 

https://www.istayatlanta.com/ 


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 Barton24 Apr 202301:11:25

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. 

  • 5 ways a landlord can convince a traveler they are not a scammer
  • Ways you can expand your reach in a saturated market
  • Choosing the right insurance for your property 
  • Bed bug prevention
  • Mattress buying tips
  • Decorating to attract your desired tenant 
  • Connecting with insurance companies
  • Marketing new furnished mid-term rental properties


Website Links:

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ 

https://www.keycheck.com/ 

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats 

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources 


Theresa’s Furnished Finder Listings:

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=theresa.barton15 


Proper Insurance:

https://www.proper.insure/proper-insurance-reviews/


Theresa’s Bedbug & Water Proof Mattress Encasement:

https://a.co/d/8MkFiPY 

https://a.co/d/j8xbNli


Theresa’s Bug Night Light

https://a.co/d/dV3ARZk



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.

FF34 Revolutionizing Real Estate Lending: Fund That Flip's Innovative Solutions17 Apr 202300:50:25

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.keycheck.com/ 

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats 

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources 

https://www.fundthatflip.com/ 


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 Williamson10 Apr 202301:06:01

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.keycheck.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 



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FF32 All In On Furnished Finder Mid-Term Rentals w/ Landlord Diaries Host, Kelly Bailey03 Apr 202301:06:13

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. 


Website Links:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ 
https://www.keycheck.com/ 
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats 
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources 

Kelly & Dave’s Listings on Furnished Finder:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Kelly*|B. 

Cash Flow Board Game: https://store.richdad.com/collections/board-games 

American Home Shield Home Warranty: 
https://refer.ahsfriends.com/s/dbailey 

Kelly's Product Blogs on KeyCheck:
https://www.keycheck.com/Home/Blog


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FF31 Becoming The First Mid-Term Rental In Your Area w/ The Spann’s27 Mar 202300:40:15

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)

  • California & North Carolina Portfolio
  • Navigating real estate crashes
  • Long term to mid term transition
  • The feel of Mount Airy, NC aka “Mayberry”
  • Renting a 3 bedroom on Furnished Finder
  • Who’s renting in Mount Airy?
  • Tenant communication & management from across the country
  • Be a hound dog & a kitten at the same time
  • Furnished Finder House Rules is quick and efficient communication
  • Pre-season checks provide peace of mind
  • In emergencies, think quick, communicate right away and provide solutions
  • Savvy systems and upgrades
  • Jimmie’s got a great tip for organizing the keys for all your rentals
  • Starting a medium-term rental in a new city with limited to no MTR data
  • How are your mid-term rentals doing?
  • Running business with your spouse or a partner


Enjoying our show? We would be honored to receive your 5* review:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-landlord-diaries/id1641540804 

https://open.spotify.com/show/4SvrXhCVRZMkbVDTF2Fyh2?si=f3d62047d84244a9 


Website Links:

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ 

https://www.keycheck.com/ 

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats 

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/property-owners 


Jimmie & Patricia’s Listings on Furnished Finder:

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=James.and.Patricia.Spann 



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FF30 Mid-Term Rentals in Vacation Destinations- The Gulf Coast Episode w/ Doc Cindy20 Mar 202301:03:38

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:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=gcbnbrentals

The Ultimate Guide to Selling Your Home:
How the Nation's Top Agents Break Records
https://a.co/d/7UdMIL7 



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The #1 Strategy for Finding Profitable Midterm Rental Markets, FF13210 Mar 202500:34:25

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.

List Your Property Now on Furnished Finder:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/list-your-property 
(Use code LLD10 for $10 off new listings)


📌 Timestamps:
0:00 Welcome to The Landlord Diaries podcast
1:50 Colin’s real estate journey started with advice from a friend
4:05 Googling “how to improve cash flow” led him to mid-term rentals
5:30 How MTRs generate 1.5-2x more than long-term rentals
5:50 Let the tenant demand in your market guide your rental strategy
7:45 Strategic property selection: How to spot the right MTR opportunities
10:20 What to look for when buying your next mid-term rental
16:10 MTR design tips: Keep it simple, update as guests request
20:45 70% of Colin’s bookings come from Furnished Finder—must-know tips
21:50 Has Colin’s strategy for equity and cash flow paid off?
24:35 Managing out-of-state rentals: Start with an investor-friendly realtor
28:15 Scaling to 25+ MTRs: Colin’s partnership and long-term vision
30:30 3 expert tips for Furnished Finder success

👉 Subscribe for more expert MTR insights! 🏡 💰 #MidTermRentals #RealEstateInvesting #FurnishedFinder

Trending Midterm Rental Resources:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources   

E-Book: Best Practices & Furnishing Advice for Landlords New to Renting:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/best-practices  

Colin Wong’s Listings on Furnished Finder:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Colin.Wong 

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FF29 Building An ADU For MTR Use & 50+ Furnished Sober Living Beds w/ Devana & Reid18 Mar 202300:44:30

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

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FF28 Simplify Your Mid-Term Rental Process w/ YouTube Educator Ms. Kellie Michele06 Mar 202300:54:12

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.

Ms. Kellie's Listings on Furnished Finder: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Kellie%20R.

Ms. Kellie's YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@MsKellieMichele 

Pricing Videos:
https://youtu.be/4WYzps5dRBs
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats 


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FF27 4 Bedroom House Hack Renting Furnished By The Room w/ Pharmacist Eric Chiang27 Feb 202300:34:00

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



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FF26 Nurse Contracts, Cancellations & Hosting Tips From Your Nurse in Realty20 Feb 202301:22:58

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



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FF25 Grossing $350K Annually on Short/Mid-Term Rentals In Just 2 Yrs! w/ Musician Gabe Kubanda13 Feb 202300:51:49

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!


Gabe’s Listing on Furnished Finder:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=gabe.kubanda 

Listen to Gabe’s Music on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@GabeKubanda


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FF24 Easy Ways To Try The MTR Strategy, Escrow Talk, 100+ Doors & More w/ RE Guru Justen Brown06 Feb 202300:42:56

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.   

Justen’s Listing on Furnished Finder:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=justenbrown

Alliance Escrow:
https://www.allianceescrowinc.com/




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MTR Summit 2023- San Diego Beachfront- Secure Your Ticket Now30 Jan 202300:15:40

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/ 

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FF23 Building a Business & Brand in Corporate Housing w/ HESTiA23 Jan 202300:37:15

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. 

Vivian’s Furnished Finder Listings:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=vivian.yip 

Vivian’s Link Tree:
https://linktr.ee/vivianyip

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FF22 Designing Your MTR Space w/ Hosts of “The Banana Bungalow”16 Jan 202300:38:27

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 



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FF21 10 Steps To Jump Start Your Next Real Estate Investment w/ WIIRE09 Jan 202300:40:58

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.”

Website Links:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ 
https://www.keycheck.com/ 
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats 
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/property-owners 
https://www.womeninvestinrealestate.com/ 

Grace’s MTR Listings:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=grace.gudenkauf

Amelia’s MTR Listings:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=amelia.mcgee

WIIRE Link Tree:
https://linktr.ee/wiire

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Gain Back Your Time: Start A Mid-Term Rental Arbitrage Business Today! FF131, Lara Stuart24 Feb 202500:40:09

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.

List Your Property Now on Furnished Finder:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/list-your-property

(Use code LLD10 for $10 off new listings)

Chapters
0:00 Welcome to The Landlord Diaries
1:40 Why is MTR rental arbitrage an appealing income stream?
7:00 How to pitch corporate leasing to high-end apartment complexes
8:05 Ten out of fifteen complexes said YES to corporate leases!
14:40 How much profit can you make with rental arbitrage?
19:15 The power of a great cleaner & team for out-of-state management
24:10 Furnished Finder tools: Message templates & Worry-Free Waiver
28:10 Annual arbitrage projects you should prepare for
34:05 Why your space doesn’t need to be perfect to get started

Whether you're a seasoned investor or a beginner looking to break into the mid-term rental space, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you launch or scale your rental arbitrage business.

🔔 Subscribe for more real estate investing tips!

Resources:
Trending Midterm Rental Resources:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources  
Lara’s Listings on Furnished Finder:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=lara.stuart

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FF20 Mid-Term Rentals in Ski Towns Part 2 w/ Raney Kilgore02 Jan 202300:39:30

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.

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Raney 

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FF19 $50M in Real Estate Transactions w/ the Flipping Flanagans26 Dec 202201:07:28

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. 


Brad & Jamie’s Mid-Term Listings:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Jamie.Flanagan

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 Clancy19 Dec 202200:27:55

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.

Websites:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ 
https://www.keycheck.com/ 
https://www.FurnishedFinder.com/stats

Ed’s Listings:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Ed.Clancy 

Ed’s Non-Profit- Pedal Ahead
http://pedalaheadsd.org/

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FF17 Better Your Community Through Real Estate w/ RB12 Dec 202200:49:25

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

Websites Links:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ 
https://www.keycheck.com/ 
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats
https://rbtherealtor.com

RB’s Mid-Term Listings:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Angel142

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FF16 Mastering the 30-Day Stay with Bigger Pockets Author, Sarah Weaver05 Dec 202201:20:16

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

Website Links:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com 
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats 
https://www.keycheck.com 

Sarah’s Mid-Term Listings:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=sarahdweaver 

Arya Design Services & $99 Furnishings List:
https://www.sarahdweaver.com/arya

Order 30-Day Stay Here:
https://www.sarahdweaver.com



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FF15 Mastering Mid-Term Rentals: Insights from Bigger Pockets Author, Zeona McIntyre28 Nov 202200:51:00

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.  

Website Links:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com 
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats 
https://www.keycheck.com 
https://www.zeonamcintyre.com/ 

Zeona’s Mid-Term Listings: 
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=zeona.mcintyre

Order 30-Day Stay Here:
https://www.zeonamcintyre.com/

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FF14 Intrigued By Room Rentals? Listen To Jane’s Story21 Nov 202200:55:34

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". 

Jane’s Mid-Term Rental Listings:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=FOY

Website Links:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com 
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats 
https://www.keycheck.com 
https://atozdementiacare.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.

FF13 Managing 60+ Units On Furnished Finder w/ Robert Nunez14 Nov 202201:17:52

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


Robert’s Mid-Term Listings:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=robert.nunez 

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 Richey07 Nov 202201:12:29

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. 

Tammy’s Mid-Term Listings:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Tammy.Richey

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 Wohlstrom31 Oct 202200:40:13

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. 

Bob's Mid-Term Listings
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Robert.Wohlstrom


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4 Tips To Become A More Efficient Landlord on Furnished Finder with Grace Gudenkauf, FF13010 Feb 202500:44:21

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.

Welcome back to the Furnished Finder Landlord Diaries podcast for part two of our book review with Grace Gudenkauf, Bigger Pockets co-author of The Self-Managing Landlord. Grace is a real estate entrepreneur with over twenty rentals, coach and co-founder of WIIRE, Women Invest In Real Estate. In part one, we discussed the pros & cons of self-managing, tenant screening advice & how to handle tenant emergencies with Amelia. Today with Grace, we will dive into the operational side of mid term rentals to discuss things like MTR lease advice, fees & the overall structure of the mid-term rental "move in" process.

List Your Property Now on Furnished Finder:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/list-your-property

(Use code LLD10 for $10 off new listings)

Episode Highlights:
⏳ 0:00 - Landlord Diaries Intro
📖 2:10 - Writing The Self-Managing Landlord
🏡 3:00 - Grace’s journey: From quitting her W-2 to owning 25 properties & 12 MTRs
🔄 4:25 - BRRRR strategy: When to flip, hold, or rent mid-term?
📈 5:15 - Rising demand for ranch-style homes with fenced yards
🏠 6:30 - Why Grace prefers Furnished Finder over Airbnb
🔑 8:05 - MTR operations: Managing one to several properties
📝 8:40 - 10 key lease details every MTR host should include
🛡️ 16:50 - How Furnished Finder’s Worry-Free Waiver replaces security deposits
💰 20:00 - 3 reasons cash flow is critical for rental success
💸 25:30 - Roundtable: Standard fees for mid-term rentals
📋 33:00 - MTR move-in process: Setting house rules & guest expectations
⚙️ 36:10 - The power of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
🧠 38:25 - Avoiding emotional decision-making & fatigue
🏡 41:05 - Simplifying check-ins with Furnished Finder house rules
📌 42:25 - A simple step to start implementing SOPs

Trending Midterm Rental Resources:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources  

Grace’s Listings on Furnished Finder:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=grace.gudenkauf 

The Self-Managing Landlord Book:
https://www.womeninvestinrealestate.com/book 

WIIRE’s SOP Template:
https://www.womeninvestinrealestate.com/soptemplates

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FF10 Mid-Term Travelers Love Tiny Living with Cheryl Smith24 Oct 202200:54:35

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.

In this episode we cover:
How to make your tiny living spot self sufficient
Cheryl’s upgraded entertainment package
The value of tying in directly to septic or city plumbing
Marketing her tiny houses on Furnished Finder
Costs for setting up your tiny space
Why Cheryl chose mid-term rentals
Say yes to the shut off valve every time
Space matters
Great tenants on Furnished Finder
Help your travelers feel like their on vacation
Mid-term ROI for tiny living

Websites
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/
https://www.keycheck.com/
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats

Cheryl's Mid Term Listings
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/membe...

Cheryl’s Favorite Amazon Products…

ZenStyle Portable Washer Compact Twin Tub 9.9 LB Mini Top Load Washing Machine Washer/Spinner w/ 6.57 FT Inlet Hose https://a.co/d/1yXKv8C

COMFEE' Portable Washing Machine, 0.9 cu.ft Compact Washer With LED Display, 5 Wash Cycles, 2 Built-in Rollers, Space Saving Full-Automatic Washer, Ideal Laundry for RV, Dorm, Apartment, Magnetic Gray https://a.co/d/hj9Ln2i

Jolitac Adjustable Retractable Clothesline Stainless Steel Rope 13.8 Feet ABS Case Pull Head Wall Mount Hotel Style Arc Clothes Dryer

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FF9 Furnished Finder House Hacks Can Fund Your Passions w/Jen Trujillo18 Oct 202201:06:28

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. 

In this episode we cover:

  • ADU & house hacking defined
  • Jen’s DIY house hacking conversion
  • Cost of conversion
  • Why Jen likes mid-term furnished rentals best
  • Why mid-term rentals provide a lot of freedom for property owners
  • Jen’s financial objectives
  • Home equity line of credit for remodels
  • Seattle cracking down on STR regulations making the market ripe for mid-term
  • The ease of using Law Depot leases through KeyCheck, only $29/yr
  • What Jen likes most about Furnished Finder


Websites:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/
https://www.keycheck.com/
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats

Jen's Mid-Term Listings:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/membe...

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FF8 Creative Lending, Garage Conversions & Mid-Term Success w/ Isaac Sanchez10 Oct 202200:41:50

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.

In this episode we cover:

  • Creative lending options 
  • Mid-term refinancing options 
  • Your equity working for you 
  • Garage conversion talk 
  • Why converting a garage is a smart choice 
  • Isaac’s cash flow per property 
  • The value of a property video for mid-terms 
  • Providing professional photos and layout of property can set your property apart 
  • Check pricing & comps on Furnished Finder 
  • Why to screen your tenant every time

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