The Landlord Diaries

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.

Today we talk with Jake Herzig in Houston, Texas. He has a unique style that rolls off the tongue nicely from a marketing perspective and makes someone feel like they are ready for a luxurious, relaxing stay. His theme and website is KingBedsOnly.com. In this episode we cover:(Points organized in episode order)Why Jake has built his business around “king beds only”Jake’s journey to real estate investingWhy Jake prefers duplexes to single family homesRelationships w/ your neighbors can lead to future real estate deals The facts that led Jake from the STR to MTR strategyMid-term travelers love flexible termsCheck out Jake’s beautiful properties in the show notesDon’t miss his design “pro tips”Jake’s back-up supplyStart small, if you like it keep goingResponsiveness is key in a competitive marketFurnished Finder is a great tool Jake’s mid-term rental exit strategy Jake’s Listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Jake_Herzig 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.

Aloha, friends of The Landlord Diaries. Today, we talk with Felicia Miller Johnson in Little Rock, Arkansas, about her house hack and entire home/room rental ventures. Felecia encourages professionals to “Live SMART” which we will discuss today in regards to life & mid-term rentals. In addition, Felicia conducts LinkedIn LIVE work-life video interviews with career professionals that become Awe Intuitive Conversation. Her videos are posted to LinkedIn, YouTube & Spotify.In this episode we cover:(Points organized in episode order)The State of HappinessSevenfold CoachingHow the “Mama Approved” ADU led to mid-term rentalsThe SMART Boho Place & The DuplexInstalling a ventless washer/dryer in your ADUThe 5 Steps to Live SMART in your mid-term rental business...See Yourself & Awaken- understand your goalMaster Your Emotions- how do they relate to your professionalismAsk, Know, & Receive- are you open to new opportunitiesRelax, Relate, & Release- ask for help, what do I need to releaseTalk Wisely & Ascend- what are you saying OUT LOUD to yourselfFelicia’s Listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Live_Smart_Rentals_LLC https://www.linkedin.com/in/feliciamillerjohnson/ 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 a Furnished Finder co-host, Tatianna Taylor-Tait, an award-winning designer based in Vancouver, BC and co-founder of the Level Up Your Listing Summit. Tatianna has combined her interior design and real estate experience to mentor investors all over the world on how to skyrocket their profit using short-term and mid-term rentals. Tatianna was one of our amazing speakers at the 2023 Mid-Term Rental Summit. She gave a fascinating talk on the “Psychology of Space”.10 design tips we discuss in this week's episode:How to properly set up your mid-term rental spaceThe 5 high touch point items that get the most wear & tearEach room should tell a story and have a focal pointHow to properly set up a bed and night standWhat’s a good budget for a studio or one bedroomThings that make your home look cheap and what to do insteadWhat’s the right size rug for each roomAre matching furniture sets in or out?The 3 to 1 ratio for shelf stylingTatiana's award-winning design skills in action!Tatianna’s Co-Host Listings on Furnished FinderClients:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/property/458334_1 https://www.furnishedfinder.com/property/458334_2  Students: http://www.furnishedfinder.com/property/577744_1 Kelly’s Cottage: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/property/528964_1https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Kelly.Bailey13Katie’s Studio:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/property/432193_1 https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=katie.lyon8The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees.