
The Landlord Diaries
The Landlord Diaries is a podcast all about Mid-Term Rentals and real estate investing. On the show, hosts and fellow Mid-Term Rental Landlords Kelly Bailey & Katie Lyon discuss topics like investment strategy, property management, and tips for using Furnished Finder to be a top Mid-Term Rental 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. The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, the trusted leader in Mid-Term 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.
Latest episodes

Oct 10, 2022 • 42min
FF8 Creative Lending, Garage Conversions & Mid-Term Success w/ Isaac Sanchez
Today’s guest, Isaac Sanchez, is with us from Bay Area, California. Isaac owns BayCal Capital and has 12 years of experience in the buying, selling and lending aspects of the real estate business. We will discuss creative lending options for mid-term rentals and Isaac’s personal real estate portfolio. He has 6 rentals on Furnished Finder currently with a great strategy in mind of buying homes with detached garages he can convert into adu’s. If you would like to connect with Isaac, his website is https://baycalcapital.com.In this episode we cover:Creative lending options Mid-term refinancing options Your equity working for you Garage conversion talk Why converting a garage is a smart choice Isaac’s cash flow per property The value of a property video for mid-terms Providing professional photos and layout of property can set your property apart Check pricing & comps on Furnished Finder Why to screen your tenant every time 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.

Sep 29, 2022 • 59min
FF7 From Traveling 20 States to Super Host Status w/ Sasha Reyes
Sasha & Jesse Reyes have a Furnished Finder rental in Winterhaven, Florida and a 2nd rental in South Carolina. She is a new superstar on Furnished Finder and an Airbnb superhost. Sasha has a unique story to tell from growing up in a traveling medical family to now hosting similar guests on Furnished Finder. 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.

Sep 22, 2022 • 51min
FF6 House Hacking, House Fires & The Right Insurance w/ Liz Howe
In today’s episode, we jump to the Northeast with our guest, Liz Howe, of Saratoga Springs, NY. Liz is an artist and house hacking enthusiast who purchased an 1890s victorian style home in 2003. She has since transformed the property into 8 individual units under 1 address. Liz has chosen to pursue a combination of long-term, mid-term and short-term style property 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.

Sep 12, 2022 • 59min
FF5 Home Sharing w/ Kids, Holistic Hosting & Backyard ADUs with Amanda Coleman
Amanda Coleman has mastered the art of maximizing revenue from a property by renting to guests who share her home, and building an ADU in their backyard. Listen in as we learn how she is constantly adding value and navigating the waters of shared spaces. 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.

Aug 30, 2022 • 55min
FF4 How To Be A Superior Mid-Term Rental Host w/ Jill Hofer
Jill is a jeweler, writer and property owner with 3 lovely homes on Furnished Finder and around 7 long term units as well. She has a unique way of combining both talents by creating a special piece of jewelry that she presents her guests during their stay. Such a thoughtful gesture that is surely backed by her outstanding 5-star reviews on FF. Jill became a landlord in 2004 when she and her partner Brad bought a second home and turned their first home into a residential rental. Check out Jill's listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Jill.Hofer 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.

Aug 8, 2022 • 47min
FF2 Make Your Real Estate Retirement Goals A Reality with Leslie Guiley
Today’s guest, Leslie Guiley, is a former real estate brokerage owner who is now with Glow Real Estate Collection in Prescott, Az. She chose this career to truly understand property investment and to help others create a secure financial future for their families. Leslie has been with Furnished Finder for just over one year marketing her home in Prescott, AZ called “Peaceful Pines Cottage” which helps her cover the cost of owning a 2nd home. 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.

Aug 8, 2022 • 53min
FF3 How MTR Coach Jesse Vasquez Connects w/ Medical Staffing Agencies To Maximize Profit
Let’s welcome our special guest, Jesse Vasquez, who is the founder of AirVenture Hosting Co, a comprehensive solution to all of your short-term rental property management and hosting needs. AirVenture offers start to finish buying to help investors locate the best high yield property anywhere in the US, using up to date data analytics. Jesse also hosts a masterclass training to teach landlords how to maximize mid-term rental contracts for the medical rental market. Jesse has 11 personal rentals and manages over 30 throughout the US. Check out Jesse's listings on Furnished Finder: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=jesse.vasquezEpisode Linkswww.furnishedfinder.comwww.keycheck.comwww.airventurehosting.comwww.turo.comwww.airdna.com www.mashvisor.com https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources https://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.

Aug 8, 2022 • 1h 9min
FF1 How Brandi Jones Scaled Her Furnished Rental Business to 180k Monthly in Revenue
Brandi Jones is a breath of fresh air and puts a super fun, unique twist on mid-term rentals. Brandi lists exclusively with Furnished Finder and has scaled her business to 60+ units producing $180k monthly in revenue and doesn’t own a single property. In this episode we cover:Brandi's story about how she built www.HouseForNow.comHow to build a good teamCorporate Housing9+ websites Brandi has found to help run her furnished mid-term real estate businessWhy Brandi chooses mid-term over short-term rentalsHow to maximize your marketing dollarsHow to scale your furnishings to 60+ unitsBrandi talks money and what formula she uses to mark up her corporate housing units. B2B conversations vs. B2CThe value of negotiation 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.

Aug 1, 2022 • 23sec
Welcome To The Landlord Diaries Podcast
The Landlord Diaries is a podcast all about Mid-Term Rentals and real estate investing. On the show, hosts and fellow Mid-Term Rental Landlords Kelly Bailey & Katie Lyon discuss topics like investment strategy, property management, and tips for using Furnished Finder to be a top Mid-Term Rental 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. The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, the trusted leader in Mid-Term 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.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.