

The Landlord Diaries
Furnished Finder
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.
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Oct 31, 2022 • 40min
FF11 Why A Duplex is A Great Option For Mid-Term Rentals w/ Bob Wohlstrom
We’ve got a fun episode with another Tucson, Arizona host. Bob Wohlstrom has been with Furnished Finder 3 years now and rents out ½ of his duplex while living on the other side. Bob has practiced construction most of his life and has 20+ years of experience in property management. Bob's Mid-Term Listingshttps://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Robert.Wohlstrom 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.

Oct 24, 2022 • 55min
FF10 Mid-Term Travelers Love Tiny Living with Cheryl Smith
Today we get a glimpse of Tiny Living at its best! Cheryl Smith is CEO and Founder of Beyond Tiny, a company that helps others design their dream tiny houses. She has tiny homes, RVs & vintage trailers available on Furnished Finder that nurses rave about. If you’d like to connect with Cheryl go to www.BeyondTiny.com.In this episode we cover:How to make your tiny living spot self sufficientCheryl’s upgraded entertainment package The value of tying in directly to septic or city plumbing Marketing her tiny houses on Furnished Finder Costs for setting up your tiny space Why Cheryl chose mid-term rentals Say yes to the shut off valve every time Space matters Great tenants on Furnished Finder Help your travelers feel like their on vacation Mid-term ROI for tiny living Websiteshttps://www.furnishedfinder.com/https://www.keycheck.com/https://www.furnishedfinder.com/statsCheryl's Mid Term Listingshttps://www.furnishedfinder.com/membe...Cheryl’s Favorite Amazon Products…ZenStyle Portable Washer Compact Twin Tub 9.9 LB Mini Top Load Washing Machine Washer/Spinner w/ 6.57 FT Inlet Hose https://a.co/d/1yXKv8CCOMFEE' Portable Washing Machine, 0.9 cu.ft Compact Washer With LED Display, 5 Wash Cycles, 2 Built-in Rollers, Space Saving Full-Automatic Washer, Ideal Laundry for RV, Dorm, Apartment, Magnetic Gray https://a.co/d/hj9Ln2iJolitac Adjustable Retractable Clothesline Stainless Steel Rope 13.8 Feet ABS Case Pull Head Wall Mount Hotel Style Arc Clothes Dryer 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.

Oct 18, 2022 • 1h 6min
FF9 Furnished Finder House Hacks Can Fund Your Passions w/Jen Trujillo
Today’s guest, Jen Trujillo, is actually recording with us from her house boat located on Orcas Island in Washington State. As a bookkeeper, musician and property host on Furnished Finder, Jen is spending her summer on Orcas Island and pops in and out of her North Seattle home. As an adu, house hacking specialist we are looking forward to diving into Jen’s specialties on this episode. In this episode we cover:ADU & house hacking definedJen’s DIY house hacking conversionCost of conversionWhy Jen likes mid-term furnished rentals bestWhy mid-term rentals provide a lot of freedom for property ownersJen’s financial objectivesHome equity line of credit for remodelsSeattle cracking down on STR regulations making the market ripe for mid-termThe ease of using Law Depot leases through KeyCheck, only $29/yrWhat Jen likes most about Furnished FinderWebsites:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/https://www.keycheck.com/https://www.furnishedfinder.com/statsJen's Mid-Term Listings:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/membe... 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.

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.