Landlord Diaries - The Monthly Rentals Podcast

When long-term rentals stopped making sense, Cameron Carrozza pivoted to monthly (midterm) rentals and the numbers speak for themselves. In this episode, you'll learn how Cam went from collecting $925 in monthly rent to bringing in $2,500 for one unit by converting his duplexes into fully furnished midterm rentals. With six properties on Furnished Finder and average guest stays of 9–10 months, Cam shares how he hit the 1% rule (and beyond), the types of guests he loves hosting, and how he built a high-cashflow, low-maintenance real estate business.Whether you're a seasoned landlord or just thinking about your first rental, this episode is packed with real numbers, smart strategies, and inspiring stories including the exact ROI Cam got from furnishing one unit and how he tested a brand-new market with just one listing and zero furniture.🔗 List Your Property on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/list-your-property(Use code LLD10 for $10 off new listings)⏱️ Time Stamps:0:00 Welcome to Landlord Diaries, The Monthly Rentals Podcast2:45 How Cam went from California to 7 duplexes in small-town America6:05 When long-term rentals stop cash flowing, what’s next?8:30 Hitting (and exceeding) the 1% rule with monthly rentals10:00 Is furnishing worth it? How to calculate ROI11:45 Why safe neighborhoods matter to midterm tenants13:20 What size homes convert best to MTR?13:55 Can studios work for monthly rentals? Cam shares a surprise win15:15 How to spot a great investment deal17:00 Cam’s average stay length and who he loves to host18:50 How Furnished Finder became a key part of his strategy20:35 Advice for getting started with monthly rentals21:40 Testing markets on Furnished Finder when data is limited24:25 The underrated power of being the only listing in town25:50 Why you should list every unit separately on Furnished Finder26:40 How MTRs compare to long-term rentals27:55 Property Management: Long-term vs mid-term31:15 Remote property management tips that keep things simple35:15 Cam’s process for leases, screening, and renewals37:20 Cam’s best advice for first-time monthly rental hosts39:50 Rapid Fire: If your property had a theme song📍 Explore Monthly Rental Resources:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources🛏️ Cam’s Listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=cameron.carrozza 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.

What if everything you think you know about monthly (midterm) rentals is wrong? In this episode of Landlord Diaries, we welcome Miguel del Mazo, a physician turned investor with six high-performing monthly rentals on Furnished Finder. Miguel skipped both short-term and long-term rentals entirely and jumped straight into the mid-term game. His results? 93% occupancy, low-maintenance tenants, and a business model that supports both his community and his family.From the ROI on different property sizes to how to handle pet policies and utilities, Miguel helps us bust the most common myths keeping real estate investors from entering the monthly rental space. Whether you’re new to real estate or looking for a smarter, scalable strategy, this episode is packed with insights that could change how you invest.Ready to rethink real estate and learn how to use Furnished Finder to grow your cash flow with confidence?List your property on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/list-your-property(Use code LLD10 for $10 off new listings)Time Stamps0:00 Intro to Landlord Diaries, The Monthly Rentals Podcast2:30 Why Miguel skipped short-term and long-term rentals completely4:10 Inside Miguel’s monthly rental portfolio5:30 How a career-ending injury led Miguel to real estate6:20 Myth 1: You must own property to invest in MTR8:50 Myth 2: Is Furnished Finder just for travel nurses?11:10 Myth 3: Monthly rentals are seasonal and hard to plan for12:25 Understanding the booking window and how to hit 90%+ occupancy16:05 Myth 4: Tenants constantly call with maintenance issues19:10 Myth 5: Pets destroy rental properties22:40 Myth 6: You need a certain type of property to succeed24:50 Is ROI different for small vs. large monthly rentals?26:00 How to use FurnishedFinder.com/stats and market trends to invest smarter29:10 Myth 7: Furnishing is expensive and hard to recover33:00 Myth 8: Tenants will run up your utility bills35:30 How to structure competitive and protective security deposits36:10 The purpose behind Miguel’s monthly rental businessTrending Monthly Rental Resources:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResourcesMiguel’s Listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Miguel.del.Mazo 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.

Could you be sitting on a hidden income stream? In this episode of Landlord Diaries, The Monthly Rentals Podcast, we sit down with Denver-based real estate investor and landlord Andre Galaviz, who shares how he turned his basement into a midterm rental bringing in over $2,500 in monthly profit without buying a new property.With rising interest rates and housing affordability tightening, Andre’s story is a must-hear for anyone looking to house hack, maximize a current mortgage, or start cash flowing without acquiring a second home. Tune in to hear how he converted his single-family home into a functional duplex, financed the remodel with a HELOC, and leveraged Furnished Finder to attract high-quality tenants all while living upstairs with his family.Andre breaks down:What types of tenants he's attracting (spoiler: it's not just travel nurses!)How room rentals (co-living) and house hacking can help offset today’s high interest ratesWhy monthly furnished rentals are the perfect complement to or replacement for short-term and long-term strategies 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 Diaries2:25 Why house hacking is a game-changing strategy3:00 Turning a single-family home into two income-producing units3:55 Tax and appreciation benefits of living in your investment4:45 Why Andre converted instead of purchasing a new property5:45 Leveraging low interest rates with creative rental strategies7:50 Using house hacking to scale your portfolio9:15 How to plan your layout when house hacking with a family12:20 Using a HELOC to finance a basement remodel14:00 Marketing different unit sizes effectively on Furnished Finder16:20 How mid-term income shifted Andre’s long-term family goals17:35 Why monthly midterm rentals pair perfectly with house hacking20:00 Common tenant types: relocations, remodelers, and digital nomads21:00 Andre’s favorite Furnished Finder tools for new landlords23:00 How rent payments work through Furnished Finder23:50 Encouragement for those with untapped income potential26:10 Midterm monthly rentals as the ideal entry point for new landlords27:20 The first step Andre recommends to get started28:45 Rapid Fire: Favorite tools, co-living surprises, and moreGuest’s Listings on Furnished Finder: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Andre.Galaviz 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.

What do you do when your 7plex turns into a total nightmare, think evictions, broken windows and a renovation budget that ballooned from $250K to over $530K?If you’re Megan Ahern, you pivot… and that pivot changed everything.In this episode of Furnished Finder’s podcast, Landlord Diaries, Megan shares how switching to monthly midterm rentals through Furnished Finder helped her take long-term rents that were around $950 per unit and push them to $1,950, more than double, while achieving less than 5% vacancy and drastically improving tenant quality.She breaks down:What Megan got right and totally wrong with monthly midterm rentalsWhy monthly mid-term tenants are lighter on your property than long-term tenantsHow she uses Furnished Finder’s Market Insights tool to evaluate new deals across the countryAnd how to avoid double bookings with one simple calendar strategyWhether you’re managing one unit or multiple, you’ll walk away with practical tips for increasing your rental income, reducing stress, and building a more sustainable investment strategy.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Welcome to The Landlord Diaries1:45 How Megan's 7plex from hell led her to the midterm rental model3:20 Making the portfolio shift: LTRs just couldn’t cash flow like MTRs4:50 Comparing STR, MTR, and LTR: Why midterm wins on tenant quality and vacancy7:35 Ideal property types and locations for midterm rental success8:55 Megan’s formula for analyzing deals with Furnished Finder’s Market Insights10:40 Remote management is easy with monthly tenants and a solid system12:20 Megan’s first midterm rental booked in 1 day14:15 Calendar tip: Prevent double bookings with this communication strategy16:00 Set your rental calendar up for monthly success17:40 Booking strategy: How much vacancy is too much between bookings?22:00 Round Table Discussion: Should you accept bookings far in advance?25:30 When emergencies hit: Moving tenants mid-stay to avoid the chaos27:35 Furnishing advice from a pro who stages 100+ homes a year31:05 Is a remodel worth it for MTRs? Megan's $15K experiment33:10 Balancing real estate and kids: What Megan and Katie got right (and wrong)37:00 Final tips for getting started in midterm rentals📸 Pro Tip: Your listing photos and first impression matter. Want to attract high-quality tenants fast? Invest in professional photos and make your space shine.💬 Let us know in the comments: What did you learn the hard way in your monthly midterm rental journey?🎙️ Subscribe for more real estate investor interviews, MTR strategies, and tools to help you live your best landlord life with Furnished Finder.#MonthlyRentlals #MidtermRentals #FurnishedFinder #RealEstateInvesting #CashFlow #MTR #RealEstatePodcast 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.

Imagine placing a professional athlete in furnished housing in less than 48 hours. That’s exactly what Jordan Meltzer, Co-Founder/Owner of Clubbie, has done for over 1,000 athletes nationwide, including more than 50 stays booked through Furnished Finder in the last year.In this episode of Landlord Diaries: The Monthly Rentals Podcast, we take you inside the world of athlete housing with Jordan Meltzer from Clubbie. He breaks down exactly what professional athletes look for in a midterm monthly rental and why flexible lease terms, accurate calendars, and fast communication are must-haves. You’ll hear key strategies landlords can use to stand out and which markets are in highest demand. Jordan shares a powerful story about a landlord who went above and beyond, turning a simple stay into something truly memorable.Clubbie connects professional athletes with landlords offering flexible, furnished housing and your property could be next. In this episode you’ll learn how Clubbie works with Furnished Finder landlords to serve professional athletes during the pro sports seasons and how you can become part of that network.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 and meet Jordan from Clubbie2:00 The moment Jordan realized pro athletes needed better housing3:40 Why pro athletes need midterm monthly furnished rentals4:45 How Clubbie uses Furnished Finder to match athletes with landlords7:30 What athletes want: full units, multi-bedrooms, and flexible leases9:00 Landlord must-haves: great photos, accurate pricing, and fast replies9:50 Why early lease termination clauses are essential12:55 Hot markets where Clubbie needs more listings14:55 Baseball leads Clubbie’s bookings, but other sports are growing16:45 How to make your property stand out to Clubbie & relocation companies18:45 Mistakes landlords should avoid on Furnished Finder21:35 Don’t get discouraged if every lead doesn’t convert23:00 Jordan estimates 90% of listings have no reviews, let’s change that24:45 The heartwarming story of a fireman landlord and a pro athlete’s family28:00 STR is transactional, LTR is hands-off, but MTR is about relationships32:05 What to expect when working with Clubbie: booking process explained37:55 How Clubbie handles tenant screening and communication40:40 Flexible extensions for playoffs and what landlords need to know41:40 Why Clubbie treats landlords like clients too43:15 How Furnished Finder creates win-win relationships for both sides 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.

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 tenantsSimplify calendar and booking managementRun her MTR business on one platformThis 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.List Your Property Now on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/list-your-property(Use code LLD10 for $10 off new listings)⏱️TIMESTAMPS0:00 Welcome to The Landlord Diaries Podcast2:40 How your retirement plan can be an income-producing asset today3:35 Why condos are ideal for stress-free management5:10 Why tenants love condos with resort-style amenities7:50 Designing a low-stress real estate business12:15 Joie’s secret to securing longer stays on Furnished Finder16:45 Managing advance bookings with confidence using calendar tools21:00 Why Joie personally cleans her rentals & how it brings peace of mind23:35 Preventative maintenance: The key to fewer calls and 5-star reviews25:00 How Furnished Finder’s all-in-one tools reduce stress for landlords28:15 Creating a 5-star experience through hospitality & communication32:10 Joie’s advice for getting started in monthly midterm rentals today34:40 What’s one hosting task Joie secretly enjoys?35:35 A brilliant tip to simplify receipts and taxes for each rentalTrending Midterm Rental Resources:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResourcesJoie's Listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Johannah.Garcia 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.

Seattle is one of the top 5 U.S. cities where midterm rental demand is outpacing supply in early 2025, and today's guest is proving just how powerful room rentals can be in high-demand real estate markets.Edward Kusell-Zigelman has hosted traveling professionals, tech interns, and relocating individuals in his beautifully maintained 1920s Craftsman home. With almost two years of consistent room rental bookings through Furnished Finder and eight five-star reviews, Edward has built a reliable income stream bringing in $2,050 per month through his private room rental while living in the home.In this episode of Furnished Finder’s podcast, The Landlord Diaries, Edward shares how he created a smooth, low-stress co-living space that generates steady cash flow, contributes to housing availability, and fosters meaningful connections, all without the burnout of short-term rentals.Whether you’re a real estate investor, homeowner, or just curious about room rentals, you'll learn:How to screen the right tenantsWhat makes co-living work in a shared spaceHow to price strategically for your local marketWhy monthly midterm tenants offer reliable income with less turnoverAnd how Furnished Finder's landlord tools simplify the entire process---Co-living is on the rise, and room rentals might be the easiest and most overlooked way to build cash flow while helping solve local housing shortages. 22% of all Furnished Finder listings are room rentals with over 300,000 listings in all 50 states. ---List Your Property Now on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/list-your-property(Use code LLD10 for $10 off new listings)Trending Midterm Rental Resources:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResourcesEdward’s Listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=edward.kusell_zigelman---Timestamps:0:00 Welcome to The Landlord Diaries Podcast1:25 Why Edward chose Furnished Finder for room rentals2:30 Who’s renting rooms and how long do they stay?4:00 Why room rentals are a smart strategy6:00 What makes Edward’s home ideal for co-living8:30 Advice for first-time room rental hosts10:30 How Edward priced his room at $2,050/month16:25 Edward’s process for showings and screening20:45 Tools that make Furnished Finder landlord-friendly21:30 Setting expectations for privacy and shared spaces24:00 How room rentals have positively impacted Edward’s life 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.

Are you running a successful Airbnb or short-term rental business… but feeling the burnout from endless turnovers, guest messaging, and unpredictable income? You’re not alone. In this episode, we sit down with the founders of Thanks for Visiting, Sarah Karakaian & Annette Grant, who are seasoned STR operators and educators. We talk about how they’ve integrated mid-term rentals (MTRs) into their business strategy. We cover:Why experienced STR hosts are adding MTRsHow hybrid hosting stabilizes revenue and reduces stressThe systems and mindset shifts that make furnished rentals sustainableTips for maximizing profit while avoiding host burnoutIf you’re serious about building a smarter, more profitable hosting business, this conversation will change the way you think about STRs and MTRs. Subscribe for more insights from top operators.Ready to fill your mid-term rental? List your property on Furnished Finder today:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/list-your-property(Use code LLD10 for $10 off new listings)Learn more about Thanks for Visiting and their upcoming bootcamp: https://thanksforvisiting.com/bootcamp⏱️ Episode Timestamps:0:00 Welcome to The Landlord Diaries2:25 How Sarah and Annette met and built TFV4:20 What made two STR pros explore MTRs6:40 Why STR burnout is real and what to do about it8:40 Resourcefulness is your #1 business tool9:35 Real-life STR/MTR hybrid strategy success stories11:35 Pro tip: Give yourself time to find the right MTR guest13:00 When midterm makes more sense than short term15:05 How they were already MTR-ready without knowing it17:00 Can glamping work for monthly stays?18:00 Matching property type to market demand19:50 When a property doesn't work for MTR23:40 Why MTRs are perfect for winter slowdowns25:45 Listing Audit Bootcamp sneak peek29:35 How to price midterm rentals effectively33:20 Where Furnished Finder fits in a hybrid strategy35:50 How MTRs helped reduce burnout and increase freedom38:25 Smart calendar management for STR/MTR combos40:15 No booking fees and full control with Furnished Finder41:10 Why MTRs are part of the future of furnished rentals42:45 Most unique midterm guest stories45:20 Best business advice for scaling without burnoutTrending Midterm Rental Resources:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources  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 your space “too small” to rent? Think again. In this inspiring episode of Furnished Finder’s podcast, The Landlord Diaries, we prove that compact properties can deliver massive returns, especially in the monthly midterm rental space.Meet Yesenia Garkanian, a first-year host who transformed a 600 sq ft guest house on her primary residence into a profitable, family-friendly rental. 100% of her bookings come through Furnished Finder, and she's now living the landlord life she once studied.Yesenia shares how she overcame doubt, priced her unit for success, added thoughtful design touches, and used Furnished Finder’s tools like the Landlord Performance Panel and Damage Protection Plan to confidently rent her space and spend more time with her kids.If you're sitting on a guest house, ADU, studio, or any compact rental and wondering, “Will anyone actually book this?” This episode is for you.We’ll talk about:Creative storage and layout tips for tiny rentalsWhy guest reviews prove that compact spaces do workHow to maintain privacy while renting on your propertyThe exact tools that help Yesenia operate with peace of mindList Your Property on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/list-your-property(Use code LLD10 for $10 off new listings)Trending Midterm Rental Resources:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Welcome to The Landlord Diaries2:10 Why a guest house can be a powerful income stream4:20 Sharing your primary residence with midterm tenants5:25 Busting the “too small to rent” myth7:55 Real guest reviews that validate tiny rentals10:30 Tiny rental pricing: California vs. Texas vs. Iowa12:15 Why full-size amenities matter in small spaces14:15 Designing compact spaces that feel like home17:25 Creative storage hacks that renters love19:25 Setting expectations with strong communication21:50 Where to store backups and supplies in small units22:35 Decluttering tip: remove what guests won’t use23:00 Don’t forget a space for cleaning supplies24:30 Maintaining privacy when sharing your property27:25 Furnished Finder tools that helped Yesenia thrive30:30 How the Landlord Performance Panel guided her pricing33:15 Using market data to validate your rental decision37:50 How the Damage Protection Plan gives landlords peace of mind42:40 Yesenia’s advice: “Just do it”Yesenia’s Listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=ye 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.

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 listingsFREE Pricing Worksheethttps://try.furnishedfinder.com/pricingworksheet/⏱️ Time Stamps:0:00 Welcome to The Landlord Diaries2:00 Meet Kyle Driskell: His journey into pricing strategies & PriceLabs3:30 The Pricing Struggle: Why most MTR hosts feel stuck or uncertain5:50 Step 1: Know your monthly expenses & set a confident pricing floor10:00 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 data11:50 Matching comps by amenities, location & quality: A Furnished Finder guide17:45 Don’t let “analysis paralysis” hold you back, jump in & watch for pricing signals21:40 Using PriceLabs tools to automate & refine your pricing strategy25:35 Monitoring your Furnished Finder Listing Performance panel for feedback28:15 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 income33:00 Why your fees and deposits could be affecting bookings36:45 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.