Investing For Beginners: Start with This Low Stress Real Estate Strategy

What if your retirement plan also created passive income and peace of mind today? In this episode of Furnished Finder’s podcast, Landlord Diaries, Joie Garcia reveals how she’s built a streamlined, low-stress midterm rental portfolio—without quitting her full-time job.

Based in Palm Desert, CA, Joie has mastered the art of creating systems that eliminate chaos, boost guest satisfaction, and generate repeat bookings from Canadian snowbirds, travel nurses, and relocating families. From optimizing turnover days to mastering advance calendar bookings and preventative maintenance, Joie shows us how to make monthly midterm rentals work for your lifestyle—not the other way around.

She also shares how Furnished Finder helps her:

• Secure longer stays with high-quality tenants
• Simplify calendar and booking management
• Run her MTR business on one platform

This is a must-listen if you're building your MTR portfolio and want practical strategies to reduce stress, save time, and increase profit. Whether you're a retiree, full-time employee, or scaling your real estate side hustle—this episode will give you the blueprint for making monthly rentals simple, smart, and sustainable.

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⏱️TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Welcome to The Landlord Diaries Podcast
2:40 How your retirement plan can be an income-producing asset today
3:35 Why condos are ideal for stress-free management
5:10 Why tenants love condos with resort-style amenities
7:50 Designing a low-stress real estate business
12:15 Joie’s secret to securing longer stays on Furnished Finder
16:45 Managing advance bookings with confidence using calendar tools
21:00 Why Joie personally cleans her rentals & how it brings peace of mind
23:35 Preventative maintenance: The key to fewer calls and 5-star reviews
25:00 How Furnished Finder’s all-in-one tools reduce stress for landlords
28:15 Creating a 5-star experience through hospitality & communication
32:10 Joie’s advice for getting started in monthly midterm rentals today
34:40 What’s one hosting task Joie secretly enjoys?
35:35 A brilliant tip to simplify receipts and taxes for each rental

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