

Landlord Diaries - The Monthly Rentals Podcast
Furnished Finder
Landlord Diaries is a podcast all about mid-term monthly rentals and low-stress real estate investing. On the show, hosts and fellow monthly rentals landlords Kelly Bailey & Katie Lyon discuss topics like investment strategy, property management, and tips for using Furnished Finder to be a top monthly rentals landlord. By listening, you’ll walk away with creative ways to maximize your real estate investment, create passive income, as well as hear some entertaining and interesting landlord stories. Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, the trusted leader in mid-term monthly rentals. We are the go-to source for millions of travelers seeking monthly furnished housing throughout the US. Best of all, Furnished Finder never takes any booking fees or commissions, and has one simple, annual listing fee for property owners. List your property today! Visit FurnishedFinder.com to learn more.
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Apr 24, 2023 • 1h 11min
FF35 MTR Saturation Tips, Avoiding Scams, Bed Bugs, Shared Yards & Insurance Tips w/ Theresa Barton
Connect with Furnished Finder.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 scammerWays you can expand your reach in a saturated marketChoosing the right insurance for your property Bed bug preventionMattress buying tipsDecorating to attract your desired tenant Connecting with insurance companiesMarketing new furnished mid-term rental propertiesWebsite 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/j8xbNliTheresa’s Bug Night Lighthttps://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.

Apr 17, 2023 • 50min
FF34 Revolutionizing Real Estate Lending: Fund That Flip's Innovative Solutions
Connect with Furnished Finder.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.

Apr 10, 2023 • 1h 5min
FF33 Is Your Area Suitable For Mid-Term Rentals w/ MTR Coach Al Williamson
Connect with Furnished Finder.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_WilliamsonAl 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.

Apr 3, 2023 • 1h 6min
FF32 All In On Furnished Finder Mid-Term Rentals w/ Landlord Diaries Host, Kelly Bailey
Connect with Furnished Finder.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 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.

Mar 27, 2023 • 40min
FF31 Becoming The First Mid-Term Rental In Your Area w/ The Spann’s
Connect with Furnished Finder.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 PortfolioNavigating real estate crashesLong term to mid term transitionThe feel of Mount Airy, NC aka “Mayberry”Renting a 3 bedroom on Furnished FinderWho’s renting in Mount Airy?Tenant communication & management from across the countryBe a hound dog & a kitten at the same timeFurnished Finder House Rules is quick and efficient communicationPre-season checks provide peace of mindIn emergencies, think quick, communicate right away and provide solutionsSavvy systems and upgradesJimmie’s got a great tip for organizing the keys for all your rentalsStarting a medium-term rental in a new city with limited to no MTR dataHow are your mid-term rentals doing?Running business with your spouse or a partnerEnjoying 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 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.

Mar 20, 2023 • 1h 3min
FF30 Mid-Term Rentals in Vacation Destinations- The Gulf Coast Episode w/ Doc Cindy
Connect with Furnished Finder.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=gcbnbrentalsThe Ultimate Guide to Selling Your Home: How the Nation's Top Agents Break Recordshttps://a.co/d/7UdMIL7 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.

Mar 18, 2023 • 44min
FF29 Building An ADU For MTR Use & 50+ Furnished Sober Living Beds w/ Devana & Reid
Connect with Furnished Finder.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.

Mar 6, 2023 • 54min
FF28 Simplify Your Mid-Term Rental Process w/ YouTube Educator Ms. Kellie Michele
Connect with Furnished Finder.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 Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@MsKellieMichele Pricing Videos:https://youtu.be/4WYzps5dRBshttps://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats 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.

Feb 27, 2023 • 33min
FF27 4 Bedroom House Hack Renting Furnished By The Room w/ Pharmacist Eric Chiang
Connect with Furnished Finder.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.

Feb 20, 2023 • 1h 22min
FF26 Nurse Contracts, Cancellations & Hosting Tips From Your Nurse in Realty
Connect with Furnished Finder.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.


