The Landlord Diaries

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.

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.

*** 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.