
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

Dec 25, 2023 • 45min
FF75 Angelenna's 5 Steps To Find The Right Property & List It On Furnished Finder
Angelenna Grant-Ashanti is a top producing real estate agent in Atlanta, mid-term rental investor and MTR coach for her clients. Angelenna helps clients find the right property, renovate it and list it on Furnished Finder. The 5 MTR Steps From Purchase To Marketing!Choosing the right location for an MTR, nurses love to explore!Present your client with choices- Move-in ready or DIY sweat equity?Important things to consider if you’re buying an MTR condo w/ an HOAFurnishing your mid-term rentals- neutrals w/ pops of color really stand outMarketing your property correctly & your main photo selection processWebsite Links:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ https://www.keycheck.com/ https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats Angelenna’s Listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=GRANT-ASHANTI 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.

Dec 21, 2023 • 55min
FF74 Operating 11 Mid-Term Rentals Requires Strong KPIs, SOPs & VAs w/ Legacy Crash Pads
Today we talk with Legacy Crash Pads in San Antonio, Texas. With multiple years in real estate, capital raising, and the MTR space, Vin Ochoa & Michelle Bryan have tons of knowledge to share in regards to buying real estate, KPIs, SOPs & VAs. Their portfolio includes 19 single family homes, 3 arbitrage, 11 of which are mid-term rentals. Website Links:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ https://www.keycheck.com/ https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources Vin & Michelle’s Listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Legacy_Crash_Padshttps://www.legacycrashpads.com/ https://linktr.ee/onthegoprofessionalsBook Referenced:Traction by Gino Wickman- https://a.co/d/9ftxo0L 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.

Dec 18, 2023 • 60min
FF73 Tanishia’s 5 bedroom Mid-term Rentals & How Insurance Works From Claim To Placement
Today we talk with Tanishia Epps Spencer in Richmond, Virginia. Tanishia has participated in Jesse Vasquez, Al Williams & Pace Morby’s coaching groups and Tanishia is now coaching as well. She has 20+ years of experience in the insurance industry and will enlighten us today on three main topics- 5 bedroom mid-term rentals, creative financing and how insurance works from claim to placement. In this episode we cover:(Points organized in episode order)Googled “how to buy houses without your own money”What does a successful whiteboard session look like?Do larger properties work on Furnished Finder across the nation5 bedroom home in NC for $6,000/mo5 bedroom home in AZ for $8,500/mo3 bedroom home in VA for $5,500/moLarger home features to analyze:What is the home composition?Avoid high renter populationsLook for high levels of homeowner populationWhat are the demographics for family composition?Average # of children, percentage of couplesWhy Pace Morby’s group is worth the investment time and time againJesse & Al’s groups were beneficial for proximity and knowledgeCreative financing- how to buy properties without going to a bankSubject 2- taking over the payments on someone else’s existing mortgageHow to secure investors and keep them happy or ready for the next dealNot all designers are created equal, hear how Tanishia found the right fitInsurance Process From Claim To Placement(Starts at 31 minutes & 30 seconds)How can Furnished Finder hosts be ready when an insurance request comes in?Have your questions ready & your processes in place!Website Links:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ https://www.keycheck.com/ https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats Tanishia’s Listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=VIP_Home_Stays 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.

Dec 11, 2023 • 35min
FF72 Strong Mid-Term Rental Deals Through Subject 2 or Creative Financing w/ Zeona McIntyre
Let’s welcome back Zeona McIntyre with us today who is the co-author of the famous Bigger Pockets book “30-Day Stay”. Zeona is a real estate investor since 2012, personally owns 12 properties (and counting) and is an investor friendly agent as discussed in the book. You can find the book for sale and connect with Zeona on her website, www.zeonamcintyre.com. In this episode we cover:(Points organized in episode order)How to find strong mid-term rental deals in our current marketthrough subject 2 or creative financingClimate proof real estate investingFinding and securing relationships w/ insurance agenciesZeona’s Listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=zeona.mcintyreThe Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees.

Dec 4, 2023 • 1h 2min
FF71 Do Misfit Houses on The MLS Make Good Mid-Term Rentals? w/ David Rosenbeck
Today we talk with David Rosenbeck in Fort Wayne, Indiana with 6 mid-term rentals and 1 long term rental. In 2020, David was a nurse practitioner making $120k annually but wasn’t seeing much of a difference in his bank account so he googled “what should I do with my money in my 20’s” and landed on short term rentals first but found the mid term rental strategy was more his style. David will explain his unique buy box and how misfit properties can make the best mid-term rentals. David’s Listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=HarmonyHomes 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.

Nov 27, 2023 • 57min
FF70 3 Bedroom MTRs, 6-10 Month Stays, Furnished Finder Algorithm & More w/ Daniel Saravia
Daniel Saravia was born in El Salvador, has lived in Lexington, Kentucky, for over 24 years now and quit his w2 in 2019 to pursue full time real estate investing. He and his wife have 4 kids that are very involved in the family real estate business as well. Their current portfolio includes 7 properties in total, 2 long term rentals and 5 mid term rentals, many of which are 3 bed, 2 bath homes. In this episode we cover:(Points organized in episode order)From immigrant to Lexington, KYDaniel’s portfolio- 5 MTRs & 2 LTRsReally think hard before you leave your w2, you can totally do bothDaniel’s real estate was not affected by COVIDDaniel’s medical travelers average 6-10 month staysBuilding equity through renovationsHome run fixer uppers Securing renewals in your MTR rentals How your kids can be part of your real estate businessHiring the right CPA for real estateUsing a line of credit to purchase multiple propertiesThe value of unmatched Tenant Leads on Furnished FinderDaniel shocks his tenants with how quickly he respondsFurnished Finder algorithm placement tipsHow you present your property affects your bookingsWhat size gap do you like for your turnovers?Discounted hotels are a service to the landlordsIt’s not just travel nurses, relocation companies and even horse trainers use Furnished FinderDaniel’s Listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Daniel.Saravia 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.

Nov 23, 2023 • 52min
FF69 5+ Modifications To Make Your Property Accessible & Maximize Cash Flow w/ Cindy Caldwell
Today we talk with Cindy Caldwell, an out of state investor who lives in Philadelphia and has a short term, mid term rental in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Cindy has 30 years of experience in health care as an occupational therapist with a specialty in home modifications. We will focus today’s episode on three parts: the STR/MTR condo in SC, Cindy’s experience with KeyCheck and analyzing your home for guests with accessibility needs. In this episode we cover:(Points organized in episode order)Why Cindy chose an STR/MTR in North Myrtle Beach, SCWhy STR hosts naturally venture into the MTR spaceSTR & MTR seasons and profit analysisCindy explains how simple it is to use the 3 KeyCheck featuresPreparing your home for travelers with accessibility and disability needs!Only .002% of Furnished Rentals Are Prepared For Disabled Travelers, Are You?What types of disability needs are out there?How to capture the right pictures for accessibility needsEasy, budget friendly home modifications for accessibilityWhat size door way do you need to be wheelchair accessible…How to fill out the accessibility section on Furnished FinderDoes your city offer rebates for making your showers or toilets more water efficient?Website Links:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ https://www.keycheck.com/ https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources https://www.travelnursehousing.com/ https://www.furnishedapartments.com/ Cindy’s Listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Cynthia.Caldwell53 Becoming rentABLE:https://www.becomingrentable.com/ ZINUS 12 Inch Green Tea Memory Foam Mattresshttps://a.co/d/dyU4FIq 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.

Nov 20, 2023 • 49min
FF68 Less Than 1% of Furnished Rentals Are Prepared For Disabled Travelers, Are You?
Today we have the privilege to talk with Lorraine Woodward, a host on Furnished Finder who would like to share with us her personal journey through muscular dystrophy and hosting families through end of life care. As founder of Becoming rentABLE, a furnished rental listing platform designed specifically for travelers with accessibility needs, Lorraine is making huge waves in educating others about the need for affordable, accessible housing. I hope we all leave today’s episode with a better understanding of how to be more prepared for our travelers with disability and accessibility needs. Listen now to hear these 4 powerful stories...The Woodward family story of traveling with 3 wheelchairsThe Little Yellow House- impacting families through end of life careThe Beach House- providing hope to a guest w/ ALS disease16 year old that never had a place to shower on vacationIn this week's episode, YOU can help create social change...Are there ADA rules for short and mid term rentals?One rule that applies to ALL our rentals- service animalsPeople first language to show respect, especially to those w/ disabilitiesBig need for accessible properties near hospitalsLorraine’s Listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Lorraine.Woodward 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.

Nov 13, 2023 • 39min
FF67 Do MTR Guests Stay Longer When They Are Part Of A Community? w/ Kristen Vilasuso
Today we talk with Kristen (Gaylord) Vilasuso, a mid-term rental investor in the state of Maine. Real estate investing comes in many different shapes and sizes and we will see this today in Kristen’s portfolio. Her passion is giving back to Maine communities and one of the ways Kristen does this is by educating her neighbors on why mid-term rentals are important in their community. Website Links:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ https://www.keycheck.com/ https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources https://www.travelnursehousing.com/ https://www.furnishedapartments.com/ Kristen’s Listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Kristen.Gaylord 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.

Nov 6, 2023 • 57min
FF66 $1.1 Million In Gross Revenue Per Year w/ Jesse Vasquez, Mid-Term Rental Coach
*** EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE LIVE FOR THE MID-TERM RENTAL SUMMIT 2024*** Today we welcome back mid-term rental legend, Jesse Vasquez. Most of you probably watch his mid-term rental content on YouTube, but if not you should definitely start following his social media channels. Jesse is the founder of AirVenture Hosting Co, and is on fire in the mid-term rental and real estate coaching world. Get this - with a portfolio of just 14 properties, Jesse brings in $1.1 million per year in gross revenue! Today Jesse will give us a few easy steps on how to be a successful business owner in the midterm rental world and confident in your approach!NEVER SEEN BEFORE Cold Call Example w/ Jesse Vasquez (20 Min In!)In this episode we cover:(Points organized in episode order)Next Mid-Term Rental Summit Coming Soon!How Jesse’s business has changed since the Mid-Term Rental SummitUtilizing the Furnished Finder tools to build your MTR client relationshipsLIVE EXAMPLE of how to cold call TENANT LEADS w/ Jesse VasquezBe that 1% of MTR investors by doing this…Apply these 3-5 things to make your property stand outWhat can an MTR landlord do to make their company stand outBuild a simple landing page with a few key aspects Jesse highlights for usLow hanging fruit marketing tips for your MTR businessJesse has 5 touch points to secure guest loyalty and return staysIs your mindset limiting your potential?2024 MID-TERM RENTAL SUMMIT TICKETS ARE LIVE:https://jesse-vasquez-9a06.mykajabi.com/offers/M2VzudvU/checkout Jesse’s Listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=jesse.vasquezWebsite Links:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ https://www.keycheck.com/ https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources https://www.travelnursehousing.com/ https://www.furnishedapartments.com/ https://www.airventurehosting.com/ www.Midtermrentalsummit.comThe Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees.