The Landlord Diaries

Elaine Quiroz is a founding member of CHPA (Corporate Housing Providers Association) & President of Corporate Housing Strategies which is the nation's leading provider of sales training and consulting in the furnished corporate housing / midterm rental space. With 30+ years of high level experience in the corporate housing industry, Elaine will talk with us today about types of corporate housing customers and how to best capture their business.In this episode we cover:0:00 Intro- Welcome to The Landlord Diaries2:30 Elaine’s impact on the corporate housing industry4:00 President of Corporate Housing Strategies for over 20 years5:15 Furnished Finder’s MTR Facebook group of 150k landlords & travelers8:00 Elaine’s voice through teaching, training & speaking9:15 Elaine’s efforts to get rental arbitrage implemented at the developer level11:10 What Furnished Finder hosts should know about CHPA15:35 Why corporate housing operators should add ALL their properties to Furnished Finder21:05 Elaine’s personal rental on Furnished Finder27:25 The similarities between mid-term rentals & corporate housing30:10 The differences between mid-term rentals & corporate housing32:00 Get started in the MTR space with rental arbitrage33:30 Building a corporate housing business that could sell for $1+ million39:50 Preparing for the highs and lows, being proactive not reactive43:00 Furnished Finder Tenant Leads is your opportunity to be proactive!44:30 Presenting your brand well through your Furnished Finder profile & messages54:00 Katie Lyon’s advice on how to keep your listing fresh55:30 Types of corporate housing customers & how to best capture their business1:01:25 Traveler types renting Studios - 2 bedrooms & larger homes on Furnished Finder1:03:10 Preparing your space for construction workers1:07:30 Be on the same page with your tenant and adjust your product as needed1:08:10 Use KeyCheck for your tenant screenings, paid by the tenant1:11:15 The right questions to ask corporate housing providers & clients1:12:40 Be ready to connect with a one page property profile1:14:45 What is the average lead time for corporate housing?1:16:55 Should you drop your price as you approach a vacancy? Website Links:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ https://www.keycheck.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/furnishedfinder.travelnursehousing/ Elaine’s Listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Elaine.Quiroz https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainequiroz/  corporatehousingstrategies@gmail.com 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 explore the world of CO-HOSTING with Premier Host Management. Jaina Pallasigui & business partner Paul De Mesa, live in Orange County, CA and originally tried Airbnb arbitrage in their "backyard" but were not successful. This led to a new strategy managing mid-term rentals remotely in Houston, TX, Benton Harbor, MI, Montgomery, AL and San Diego, CA.In this episode we cover:0:00 Intro- Welcome to The Landlord Diaries3:20 What is co-hosting & how does it work4:45 Jaina’s co-hosting portfolio6:40 Creating property themes for your MTRs10:00 Jaina & Paul’s story becoming real estate partners10:30 Securing your first co-host listing16:45 The finance side of co-hosting & how it works19:35 What services should you provide when co-hosting21:45 Top 3 long distance management tips23:25 When do you get paid in the co-hosting process?25:25 Revenue analysis of Jaina's long term rentals vs. co-host listings27:15 How to find and secure co-host listings28:25 How Chat GPT saved Jaina $13,000!35:45 3 smart features available for co-host professionals40:00 Why a cop showed up at one of Jaina’s listings!42:25 Do people get freaked out when there’s a ring camera in the backyard?43:40 Noise awareness products can detect smoking as well?!46:30 Have you tried the Furnished Finder House Rules feature?Website Links:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ https://www.keycheck.com/ Jaina’s Co-host listings on Furnished Finder:Houston, TX: The Launch PadBenton Harbor, MI: The Oasis https://premierhostmgmt.com/ IG: @Jaina_AnneMinut Noise Aware Product:https://www.minut.com/ 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.

Julie Stoakley runs a full-service brokerage in Austin, Texas, and is founder of Homebase ATX. Julie saw an increasing demand for a new level of Corporate Housing and Relocation Services in the growing city of Austin. Homebase ATX has become one of the most sought-after teams of home relocation service providers and corporate leasing specialists in Austin. Julie has almost a decade of experience in the mid-term rental space with over 50 mid-term rentals. In this episode we cover:0:00 Intro- Welcome to The Landlord Diaries4:15 Julie’s fascination with real estate started in 20077:15 The Homebase ATX story scaling to 50+ mid-term rentals13:15 The difference in corporate housing & short term rentals21:15 Why You Should Add All Your Properties To Furnished Finder27:00 What types of hosts FAIL on Furnished Finder30:10 Are 90 day minimums on Furnished Finder successful?32:15 Are 55% extensions normal for mid-term rental guests?37:35 The Pros of an MTR property manager vs. STR manager46:15 Great ways to find MTR deals in our current market49:00 Investor friendly agents are SO VALUABLE in the MTR space53:15 The ethical side of real estate is very important to Julie55:30 Julie’s Impressive Mid-Term Rental Case StudiesWebsite Links:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ https://www.keycheck.com/ https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources Julie’s Listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Sage%20Stoakley https://www.homebaseatx.com/ 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 two very influential guests in the mid-term rental space. Jesse Vasquez, creator of the Mid-Term Rental Summit and founder of AirVenture Hosting Co; and Jeff Hurst, CEO of Furnished Finder, the leading marketplace for mid-term rentals with over 200k furnished properties nationwide. https://midtermrentalsummit.com/ In this episode we cover:0:00 Intro- Welcome to The Landlord Diaries0:45 Meet Jeff Hurst & Jesse Vasquez3:30 Why are real estate investors shifting to the MTR strategy?7:25 What led Jesse Vasquez to create the Mid-Term Rental Summit?8:40 MTR operators band together9:30 What’s on the horizon for Furnished Finder & Keycheck in 202412:15 All-star line up of MTR speakers14:20 MTR Summit only content from Furnished Finder16:10 Ticket details for the Mid-Term Rental SummitThe Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees.

While Disney World is popular for vacation rentals, the greater Orlando area is popular for mid-term rentals as well with over 1 million map and property listing page views within the last year and over 2,400 listings on Furnished Finder within 30 miles of Orlando. We will take a glimpse into this market today talking with Chanell Solomon, a successful rent by the room host for over 5 years now among 840+ room rentals in the Orlando area. In this episode we cover:(Points organized in episode order)0:00 Intro- Welcome to The Landlord Diaries Podcast2:15 The competitive mid-term rental market in Orlando, FL4:00 Renting rooms in your primary residence & Chanell’s layout7:00 Is the room rental market sustainable on Furnished Finder?9:00 A way to approach room rentals that makes everyone comfortable13:00 Chanell’s mind set on building trust w/ your room rental guests17:00 Host guideline for cleaning, laundry, kitchen & parking rules21:45 How to be proactive on Furnished Finder in a competitive market25:55 How to help your listing STAND OUT on Furnished FinderWebsite Links:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ https://www.keycheck.com/ https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats Chanell’s Listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=C.Solomon 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 will be talking with Sebastien Long, the Founder & CEO of Lodgeur in Houston, Texas. Seb has 45 impeccably designed units on Furnished Finder across 5 complexes, with hundreds in the pipeline. Lodgeur has hosted over 7,000 guests and all his units are primarily used as 30+ day furnished mid-term rentals. In this episode we cover:(Points organized in episode order)2.30 Sebastien’s journey to furnished mid-term rentals4.10 The difference between arbitrage and management model5.30 Sebastian creates, markets & manages flexible living units6.00 What Sebastien looks for when partnering with a complex6.50 Rental difference “across the pond” in the UK vs. US9.25 How volume users can keep leads organized on Furnished Finder10.40 How to quickly recognize which property a Tenant Lead or Message is referencing11.30 Why it’s important to put your Furnished Finder property link in each message13.00 Sebastien’s success with direct bookings (including Furnished Finder)16.15 Streamlining the process when guests are ready to book18.45 Sebastien’s master thesis on what is the value of great interior design vs. average24.15 Using technology to take your savings and design to the next level34.85 How quickly can someone find your listings & connect with you?37.15 Property management systems & booking keeping lessons learned along the way 42.15 Furnished Finder educates landlords and tenants on scam preventionWebsite Links:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ https://www.keycheck.com/ https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats Sebastien’s 45+ Listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/property/243857_1Lodgeur at Mid Main Lofts- 9+ unitshttps://www.furnishedfinder.com/property/403970_1Lodgeur at Mid Main Lofts 2- 10+ unitshttps://www.furnishedfinder.com/property/410916_1Lodgeur at Mid Main Lofts 3- 10+ unitshttps://www.furnishedfinder.com/property/411730_1Lodgeur at Mid Main Lofts 4- 9+ unitshttps://www.furnishedfinder.com/property/390556_1Lodgeur at Elan Med Center- 6+ unitsConnect w/ Sebastien:https://www.lodgeur.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/seblong/ TIPS FROM THIS EPISODE TO SAVE ON YOUR FURNISHINGSGoogle Chrome Honey Extension: https://help.joinhoney.com/article/39-what-is-the-honey-extension-and-how-do-i-get-it Rakuten Cash Back:https://www.rakuten.com/ 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 Pam Holt, a Chicago native. Pam is a real estate broker, entrepreneur, mom and STR/MTR host for a luxury $15,000/month 4 bedroom rental in the heart of Chicago. Currently, Pam’s main goal is to help investors get up and going in the MTR space with her Happy Host Academy. In this episode we cover:(Points organized in episode order)3.00 Hosting furnished rentals merged all Pam’s career choices together6.00 Pam’s traveling led to renting her personal home for $15,000 per month8.00 Preparing your personal home for corporate travelers14.45 Types of mid-term rental guests Pam hosts in Chicago18.30 Pam’s Happy Host Academy students prefer mid-term rentals21.45 Addressing the “weird” factor of someone sleeping in your bed25.15 The “Space” Objection39.00 Tell your personal story through design46.00 The “Safety” Objection48.40 The “Time” Objection51.00 First steps to get started in the mid-term rental space todayWebsite Links:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ https://www.keycheck.com/ https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources Pam’s Listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Pamela.Holt15 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 Rochester, New York, to talk with Sally Berry about her 11 property portfolio. Sally will bring a fresh perspective on topics we haven’t discussed yet on our show. We will discuss these 5 topics in detail…Hospitality Advice from Sally’s 25 years in the industryConcentrating Your Portfolio on One Zip CodeCreating A Pitch Deck For Banks & Private Money LendersFree Project Management Software To Take Your Business to the Next LevelImplementing AI into your business-------------------------------In this episode we cover:(Points organized in episode order)4.45 Over 25 years of experience in Hospitality & Tourism6.00 Keep Your Marketing Minimal, Like a Movie Preview7.00 Finding free stock photos to show off your listing location8.00 Focus on the top 3 things your property has to offerBenefits To Concentrating Your Portfolio on One Zip Code12.00 Sally’s Portfolio of 11 properties 17.00 Creating A Pitch Deck For Banks & Private Money Lenders27.30 Free Project Management Software To Take Your Business to the Next Level30.00 Implementing AI into your business33.00 Sally’s Favorite Tools on Furnished Finder & KeyCheck34.30 How to see a traveler’s “Saved Properties” on Furnished Finder37.00 You’re not to old or young to start something newWebsite Links:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ https://www.keycheck.com/ https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources Sally’s Listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=SALLY.BERRY 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 privilege to talk with a touring rock band, Reid & Hayley Cain of Hayley & The Crushers. As they tour the country in their self-customized Dodge Promaster with all their music gear, two dogs and who knows what else; they also bring in passive income through a retro-perfect house hack in California and a fixer upper in Detroit. In this episode we cover:(Points organized in episode order)3.00 Real estate can help fund your passions4.30 Birds eye view of the market & the benefits of boots on the ground6.30 The journey from musician to property owner & landlord10.00 Hayley & Reid’s California property & design 15.30- The move from short term to mid-term rentals19.50  Long distance mid-term rental tips23.30 Creating & marketing shared spaces26.50 Furnished Finder hosts can have conversations prior to booking30.00 Furnished Finder’s emphasis on safety & how to be prepared31.50 Design has a huge impact on your bookings37.30 The Detroit property aka “The Gnome Domicile”44.00 Katie creates a new real estate term… Hackabrrrr?Website Links:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ https://www.keycheck.com/ https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources Reid & Hayley’s Listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=HayleyCain 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.

Tony Stancato & Jordan Painter have created Book N’ Gather, a Michigan Lakeshore Vacation Rental company and a complimentary educational platform at MichiganShortTermRentals.com which has a podcast, blog & more. These guys have a very successful vacation rental business year around by combining the short-term and mid-term rental strategies. In this episode we cover:(Points organized in episode order)How Tony & Jordan became business partnersThe Book N’ Gather storyThe power of multi families & Michigan lakeshore propertiesCreating your “destination” property w/ thoughtful additionsOperating pickleball courts, hot tubs & saunas at your propertiesOperating your STR/MTR properties in off season STR/ MTR property evaluationsBook N’ Gather is a property management company w/ transparent fees!5 risks of furnished rentals and how to mitigate themKeyCheck.com helps mitigate risk!3 ways to get more mid-term rentals during off seasonUsing the FurnishedFinder.com/stats page to your advantageMichigan hot spots for mid-term real estate investingWebsite Links:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ https://www.keycheck.com/ https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats Book N’ Gather Listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=tony.stancato 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.