Landlord Diaries - The Monthly Rentals Podcast

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 budgetsCurrent room renters can be great marketing w/ a little incentiveDo shared bathrooms work out?Do travelers like shared spaces?Who’s renting by the room?Videos of the space is a must for room rentalsOn 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.

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 Finder10 of The Top Searched Cities on The Furnished Finder MapWhich size unit works best for monthly furnished rentals?Demand by lead time is much shorter than you expectWhy pet friendly is a valuable feature on Furnished FinderKeyCheck, Furnished Finder’s business tools for mid term rental hostsCheck 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.

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 Workershttps://a.co/d/bOQ042JErin'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 rentalshttps://a.co/d/3fEzT3LErin’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.

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.

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.

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.