
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

Nov 2, 2023 • 1h 1min
FF65 From $5/Hr Working Two Jobs To $20 Million In Net Worth w/ Anne Curry’s Get Rich Slow Plan
Anne Curry is in the top 1% of real estate brokers in Pierce County, Washington, which includes two prominent suburbs of Seattle- Tacoma & Bremerton. Anne has been featured on the Bigger Pockets podcast talking about her affordable housing success story and Insider Magazine highlighting her 311-unit portfolio. Anne has sold over 1,000 homes, developed housing communities and created homes from the ground up including a mid-term rental DADU in her backyard.Mid-Term Rental Conversation Starts at 36 MinutesAnne’s first mid-term rental was by accidentDADU’s in your backyard make great mid-term rentals14 Unit Bremerton, WA Project- 1 bed, 1 bath cottagesHow Anne found the Bremerton project by watching comps in her areaWhat’s next for Anne? 90 units in new construction, her 168 unit project & moreHow to create opportunity in this market and the importance of an exit strategyAnne Curry’s Listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Anne.Curry20The 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 30, 2023 • 57min
FF64 MTR Life: Nurses, Tri-Plexes, Life is Leverage, H&M To Gucci Brand, VAs & More w/ Sam Mahmood
Today we talk with the successful and talented Sam Mahmood. At age 25, Sam went from being a Medical Device Sales Rep to starting his own company that he scaled in 5 years to a 7 figure organization. Sam bought 10 multi-family units at the age of 25 in Southern California when everyone said not to. Sam has housed travel nurses for the last 6 years before many of you even knew about Furnished Finder. And lastly, Sam has taken 6 medical device companies from $0-1M ARR (annual recurring revenue) within 3 years. Today, Sam will encourage us on how to improve our MTR brands and increase our revenue. 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/ Sam’s Listings On Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Sam%20Mahmood https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-mahmood-06620484/ WWW.bettermouthtape.comGino Wickman’s Book- Tractionhttps://a.co/d/e2oQpuj James Nestor’s Book- Breathehttps://a.co/d/igCnto0 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 23, 2023 • 1h 18min
FF63 The Pros & Cons of Mid-Term Rentals w/ MTR Author & Coach Erin Spradlin
Let’s welcome back, Erin Spradlin, real estate professional and co-owner of Erin & James Real Estate. Erin loves educating others on the mid-term rental topic through consulting, her YouTube channel and 2 books she has authored called “American Nomads” which we discussed in episode 40 and “Erin’s Guide to Mid-Term Rentals” which is today’s topic. We will discuss the pros & cons of the mid-term rental space and how to overcome each objective. 10 REASONS you should listen to this episode...Why Erin prefers mid-term over long-term or short-termFurnished Finder facts on larger homes as mid-term rentalsAre travel nurses here to stay and should you focus specifically on that market?Excellent appreciation vs. cash flow comparison in Erin’s bookFurnishing is a CON to many, hear advice on this subjectScare of vacancy? Hear tips on how to close the gap for over 90% occupancy rateRestrictions are almost non-existent for mid-term rentals.Which months are the hardest in the mid-term rental space and how can you prepareThe ability to self-manage is a PRO of the mid-term rental strategyFurnished Finder gives you the tools to run your business on your own terms. Book 2: Erin's Guide to Midterm Rentals:https://a.co/d/3fEzT3LBook 3: My First Rental Property Workbook: Midterm & Corporate Rental Editionhttps://a.co/d/a0dZEsq Book 1 (Erin’s book we discussed in Episode 40)American Nomads Book: Finding and Renting to Remote Workershttps://a.co/d/bOQ042JErin’s Listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=erin.spradlin Website Links:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ https://www.keycheck.com/ https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources 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 19, 2023 • 1h 11min
FF62 3 Steps to Launch an MTR, Start Housing Travel Nurses & Double Your Rental Income w/ WIIRE
We are back with the founders of Women Invest In Real Estate (WIIRE), Amelia McGee (Des Moines, Iowa) and Grace Gudenkauf (Cedar Rapids, Iowa & Tucson, Arizona). These ladies specialize in travel nurse housing in the Midwest and love to educate other investors on the mid-term rental strategy. Today we will discuss one of their many great trainings, “3 Steps to Launch an MTR & Double Your Rental Income”. Additional things we talk about in this episode:Portfolio updates & net worth Why Grace is now investing in ArizonaHow Kelly’s investor friendly agent secures deals in a tough market How to ELEVATE your businessFurnished Finder Tenant Lead AdviceGreat tips for hosts that offer pet friendly furnished rentalsGrace & Amelia’s mid-term rental BUY BOXTips for analyzing the data on www.FurnishedFinder.com/stats Best practices for stocking your kitchen & MTR starter kit for guestsAmelia’s take on Furnished Finder’s unit featureHow to handle an MTR lease & canceled nurse contractsMTR insurance & LLC conversationKeyCheck.com for your mid-term rental landlords toolsGrace’s MTR Listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=grace.gudenkaufAmelia’s MTR Listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=amelia.mcgee WIIRE Website, Retreats, Podcast, Free MTR Tools & MORE:https://www.womeninvestinrealestate.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.

Oct 16, 2023 • 39min
FF61 6 Metrics To Evaluate Any Mid-Term Rental w/ Bigger Pockets Author, Sarah Weaver
Let’s welcome back Sarah Weaver, co-author of the Bigger Pockets book “30-Day Stay”. The mid-term (medium-term) real estate strategy is Sarah’s specialty as an investor, realtor, speaker, author, design consultant, real estate consultant and once in a lifetime tour guide. Today, Sarah will talk us through one of the most common mid-term rental questions… is my market a good fit for mid-term rentals? It is our hope that YOU leave this conversation more confident that YOU have the ability to analyze any market no matter your strategy, funds available or the plan. Sarah goes into SUCH GREAT DETAIL on 6 Important Metrics:Sarah’s advice for utilizing the stats on www.FurnishedFinder.com/stats. SARAH’S PREDICTIONS FOR THE MID-TERM RENTAL SPACEDoes Sarah Weaver have another book in the works?!!!!Sarah’s Listings:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=sarahdweaver Sarah’s Website:https://www.sarahdweaver.com/ - Use SARAH for 10% off her mentorship program- Book a one on one consultation- Arya Design Services- Sarah’s $99 furnishing list with links for purchase…. and moreSarah’s Epic Real Estate Adventureshttps://www.sarahdweaver.com/trips 👉 US Census Bureau Quick Facts👉 https://datausa.io/ 👉 https://www.city-data.com/ 👉 https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ 👉 https://fred.stlouisfed.org/👉 https://www.bestplaces.net/ 👉 https://worldpopulationreview.com/is also great. It has lots of data including the population trend, median household income, poverty rate, and median house price 📊Furnished Finder 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/ 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 9, 2023 • 1h 11min
FF60 Empowering Your Kids To Be Real Estate Savvy w/ 12 Year Old Sophia & The Hawn Family
Today, we are redirecting our focus to raising up the next generation of real estate investors. Can you imagine buying your first property in your teens? The Hawn Family in the Nashville, Tennessee area are doing just that. Parents Trevor and Katie Hawn involve their 12 year old daughter Sophia in many aspects of their mid-term rental portfolio. Today we experience the mindset of a young investor and her big dreams in the real estate investing world.The Hawn Family Listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Katie.Hawn 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 2, 2023 • 59min
FF59 Dr. Chau’s Method: Cashflow $10-20k/Month in 90 Days with the MTR/Corporate Housing Strategy
Discover the secrets to financial freedom with Dr. Chau, an immigrant who morphed into a multimillionaire through his corporate housing strategy. Buckle up as we delve into his extraordinary journey from pharmacist to 25 arbitrage properties, revealing the strategies that led to his success and his transformation into an inspirational businessman. From his unique arbitrage renting strategy to the importance of location in rental properties, Dr. Chau provides a wealth of knowledge that can help you build your own empire.Dr. Chau's journey is not only an inspiring one, but it's also loaded with practical tips and insights that can propel anyone towards financial freedom. By unlocking the secrets to creating a successful corporate housing business, he highlights the advantages of mid-term rentals over traditional long-term ones and shares insights into the impact corporate housing has on his business strategy. But it's not all about real estate arbitrage; Dr. Chau also paints a vivid picture of his unique four-hour workweek, showcasing the freedom that comes from a well-structured business.The episode concludes with a fascinating discussion about Dr. Chau's participation in the Tony Robbins Platinum Program, where he unveils his unique 10X concept. Designed to fast-track financial goals, this concept has proven instrumental in Dr. Chau's success. So, whether you're looking to start your own business, diversify your income stream, or simply interested in the world of real estate, this episode is a must-listen. It's not just about the hustle; it's about strategy, mindset, and achieving financial freedom.Dr. Chau's listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Dr.Chau 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 28, 2023 • 56min
FF58 Discover 7 Valuable MTR Tools From The Queen of Automation, Delegation & VAs
How would you like to be privy to the secrets of building a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio? Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Stephanie Cabral, a savvy Connecticut investor, who has amassed an impressive portfolio worth over $3 million. Stephanie will be delving into her journey, providing us with a sneak peek into her world of real estate. She shares her experiences, from her humble beginnings to her foray into the furnished rental market. Stephanie also gives us a glimpse into how she optimizes the use of Furnished Finder to list her properties, a method that has helped her save massively on commissions and booking fees.Moving onto the operational side of things, we also get an insider’s look into how Stephanie has streamlined her operations to maintain high standards while cutting down on tedious, repetitive tasks. Stephanie generously shares her knowledge about automation and delegation, in particular, her use of a Virtual Assistant (VA). This episode on rental management and team building is packed with valuable tips and strategies that would benefit anyone looking to optimize their operations. Stephanie shares the tools she uses to document best practices and facilitate her VA's understanding of their roles.The episode wraps up with a conversation about incorporating LLCs into real estate portfolios. Stephanie shares her insights, offering valuable advice to both newcomers and seasoned investors alike. She also gives us a preview of her Lean Landlord guide and a complementary assessment tool to evaluate one's operations. This is not just another episode; it's an opportunity to learn, grow and dominate the real estate market. Don't miss out!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/ Stephanie’s Listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Stephanie.Cabral Stephanie’s Mid-Term Rental Tool Box…The Lean Landlordwww.TheLeanLandlord.comFree Flow Charts:https://www.drawio.com/ Free Video Documentation Through Soapbox:https://wistia.com/soapbox Virtual Staffing Company:https://coreassist.com/ Automation Tool:https://podio.com/Google Work Space For Business:https://workspace.google.com/business/small-business/ Automated Messaging & Tenant Communication Tool:https://www.abodea.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.

Sep 25, 2023 • 58min
FF57 Mastering Out-of-State Mid-Term Rentals: Strategies, Insights and Motivation w/ Alexis King
Ever wondered how you can successfully venture into out-of-state mid-term rentals? Well, we've got the perfect guest for you. Meet Alexis King – a property owner, arbitrage investor, mid-term rental host, and seasoned LinkedIn regional manager – who shares her wisdom on creating a lucrative portfolio scattered across different states. Alexis delves into her strategies, the tools and teams she trusts, and the intense process that made her an ace in the furnished rental game. Alexis believes in the power of staying organized and keeping things simple. And she’s not just all talk - she shares practical tips from her own journey, like using software and a property manager to streamline operations. She also emphasizes the importance of enhancing guest experiences by personalizing properties and reveals her secret to handling property maintenance challenges. This chat is a treasure trove of insights for anyone aspiring to venture into the monthly furnished rental space or looking to up their game. It doesn’t stop there; Alexis also shines a light on her experiences with long-term rentals and how she leveraged arbitrage to expand her real estate network. Towards the end, she shares some pearls of wisdom for fellow landlords, reminding us of the essence of proper maintenance and organization in ensuring success. All said and done, this episode is a deep dive into the world of mid-term rental investments, filled with practical advice, experiences, and motivation. Don't miss it!Alexis Listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Alexis_KThe 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 18, 2023 • 53min
FF56 $50k+ A Month w/ Mid-Term Rental Arbitrage in Small to Midsize Cities w/ Christian Bauman
Meet Christian Bauman, a young entrepreneur who's crafted a unique niche in the rental market. At just 21, he began his journey in Buffalo, New York, furnishing properties and doubling rent for a monthly cash flow that’s nothing short of impressive. Tag along as we navigate his distinct strategy of targeting travel nurses in need of affordable, comfortable housing, and delve into his innovative lease agreements.Christian’s portfolio boasts an impressive 30+ units that generates approximately $50,000/month. We'll explore his journey of managing cash flow and learn how he's refined his property portfolio, focusing mostly on studio and one bedroom apartments. He generously shares his wisdom on how to source furniture locally from Amazon, Target, and local suppliers, along with some secret tips for scoring great deals. Get ready to take notes as we delve into the world of mid-term rental arbitrage with Christian’s innovative and strategic approach.But there's more to Christian than meets the eye , we'll hear all about his whimsical venture, goat yoga, where these adorable creatures play a starring role. Learn how he's transformed his farm into a fun-filled venue for private events, including birthday parties and yoga classes. And if that weren't intriguing enough, he's also a jujitsu trainee. So, tune in for a fun and informative conversation as we uncover the riveting twists and turns of Christian's entrepreneurial journey.Christian’s Listings on Furnished Finder:https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Christian.BaumanThe Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, where you can list your property for one low price and pay zero booking fees.