The Landlord Diaries

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 scienceShould you put your phone # and email on social media?Consumers like instructionHow 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 processHow 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.

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=bCtDUStKd1BXMlRNV1ptcUJzZi8xQT09Kelly’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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.