Landlord Diaries - The Monthly Rentals Podcast

Unlock the secrets of the ultimate house hack in this week’s episode of The Landlord Diaries ! Join us as Karen Lombardo shares her journey of transforming her property into a real estate goldmine. From a 700 sqft ADU to three hotel-style master suites, Karen is a master of the mid-term rental (MTR) game. Learn how she’s achieved 100% occupancy using Furnished Finder and why she prefers it over Ai...

In this episode of The Landlord Diaries , we sit down with Amanda Han, Managing Director of Keystone CPA and one of the nation's top real estate tax strategists. Amanda, a third-generation real estate investor, has helped countless investors maximize wealth through powerful, proactive tax strategies. With best-selling books on Amazon and features in Money Magazine , Google Talks , and CNBC ,...

Welcome to The Landlord Diaries ! In this episode, we dive deep into the profitable niche of mid-term rental insurance with real estate expert Ruben Kanya. With over a decade of experience and a portfolio controlling over 30 homes, Ruben reveals how he rents homes to families displaced by disasters at 4x the long-term market rate. From building a real estate portfolio to navigating insurance housi...

Are you ready to level up your real estate game? In this episode of The Landlord Diaries , we sit down with Nicole Bansal, a San Diego-based investor who went from accidental landlord to a seasoned real estate strategist. Nicole shares her 3-step process for defining your buy box (buying strategy) and identifying investment properties that both appreciate in value and generate cash flow. Nicole’s...

In this episode of The Landlord Diaries , we sit down with Darel Ison, a full-time professional who’s built an impressive portfolio of 19 rental properties spread across Ohio, Kansas, and Florida. With 7 duplexes, 1 triplex, and several single-family homes under his belt, Darel has mastered the art of converting long-term rentals into lucrative mid-term rentals. Starting his journey in 2002, Darel...

In this episode of The Landlord Diaries , we sit down with mid-term rental expert, William Dotson, who specializes in insurance housing hosting families that have been displaced from a disaster. His level of hospitality, expertise & heart for the guest(s) is contagious. At this time, Will's portfolio is all mid-term rentals. He operates around 10 locally in Nashville & 2 out of state....

Unlock the secrets to maximizing your rental income year-round with expert real estate investor Leslie Hooper! In this episode of The Landlord Diaries , Leslie shares her unique strategy of balancing short-term rentals (STR) during peak football season and mid-term rentals (MTR) for the rest of the year. With over a decade of experience and a thriving portfolio in Athens, Georgia, Leslie’s insight...

Welcome back to another insightful episode of The Landlord Diaries! This week, we're thrilled to have Jeff Hurst, President & CEO of Furnished Finder, join us once again. If you missed Jeff's latest state of the union address, be sure to check out episode 100 for a comprehensive update. In today's episode, Jeff reveals exciting new platform updates and products designed to help...

Welcome to The Landlord Diaries! In this episode, we sit down with Allen Duan, a mid-term rental powerhouse with a portfolio of over 26 managed and arbitrage properties in Southern California. Allen shares his incredible journey from short-term rentals (STR) to mid-term rentals (MTR), a strategic pivot driven by local restrictions and market opportunities. Allen's success story is a mastercla...

Welcome to The Landlord Diaries , the ultimate podcast for real estate investors looking to maximize their returns and simplify their landlord journey. In this episode, we're thrilled to have Eric Greenstein, a seasoned real estate investor and the founder of LikeMinded, a thriving real estate investment group. Eric owns two prime properties in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida—a long-term rental and a...

Welcome to The Landlord Diaries! In this episode, we sit down with Christine Xie and Katie French, two of the innovative founders behind IZEAL STAY, a modern, fully furnished corporate housing solution in Las Vegas. Operating over 40 properties for mid-term and short-term stays, IZEAL STAY is revolutionizing the rental market. Episode Highlights: 0:00 Intro: Welcome to The Landlord Diaries 2:50 Th...

Welcome to "The Landlord Diaries," where we bring you inspiring stories and insightful tips from the world of midterm rental real estate investing. In this episode, we dive into the remarkable journey of Bailey Kramer, a young entrepreneur who chose real estate over college and is now generating over $12k per month with his mid-term rental properties in Indiana, Illinois, and North Carol...

Welcome to The Landlord Diaries , the ultimate podcast for property owners, real estate enthusiasts, and aspiring landlords interested in the mid-term rental strategy! Join us for an inspiring and insightful episode featuring Leslie Garcia, a successful mental wellness practitioner in New York City who has launched her first mid-term rental in Edgewater, Florida. Leslie's journey from her fir...

In this episode, we're diving into the world of mid-term rentals with Shawn Costley, a seasoned expert from Huntsville Corporate Housing Solutions in Alabama. Shawn has mastered the art of rental arbitrage, securing six out of his seven mid-term rentals through this innovative strategy. Join us as we explore three essential topics for every landlord and property manager: The 5 main mid-term r...

In this week's riveting episode of Furnished Finder's podcast, The Landlord Diaries , we sit down with Tara Jenkins from Chicago, Illinois. Tara is not only a mother of three with multiple degrees in hospitality, but she also has a profound love for travel. She masterfully manages five hybrid short-term/mid-term rental (STR/MTR) properties—four local and one out-of-state in Palm Harbor,...

Today we recap our key takeaways from the 2024 Mid-Term Rental Summit brought to you by Jesse Vasquez & Furnished Finder. If you missed this one, then we hope you plan to join us next year! Watch your Furnished Finder emails or follow www. MidtermRentalSummit.com . In this episode we cover: 0:00 Intro- Welcome to The Landlord Diaries 1:20 Why Furnished Finder partners w/ Jesse Vasquez to offer...

Jason & Kellie Davenport will challenge us today to unlock our potential in the mid-term rental space through insurance stays. Their 4 homes on Furnished Finder average $4,000 -$7,000 each in monthly cash flow. Jason & Kellie receive insurance requests from all over the country and have established Vetted Homes to further educate MTR hosts on the topic of insurance stays.  In this episode...

Join us for a milestone episode of The Landlord Diaries as we celebrate Furnished Finder's 10th anniversary and the exciting journey ahead. In this special 100th episode, meet our new President and CEO, Jeff Hurst, who brings over a decade of experience in the travel technology and rental industry. Jeff shares his vision for the future of Furnished Finder and how we're committed to helpi...

Today we travel to Des Moines, Iowa. We talk with Chris Dickey about his 12+ mid-term rental units & co-ownership in Top Shelf Property Management. At this point in time, Chris advertises his mid-term rentals exclusively on Furnished Finder.  In this episode we cover: 0:00 Intro- Welcome to The Landlord Diaries 2:05 Chris’s journey to real estate & mid-term rentals 3:00 Grow with the BRRRR...

Stellar Housing Solutions is a mid-term rental company based in New Jersey with 13 active MTRs & 3 managing partners: James Hwang, Frank Louvis and Denis Um. This team has very impressive Furnished Finder guest communication tips we will discuss today including 1) preferred photo order 2) multiple users managing one account 3) well designed message templates & 4) unique video walkthroughs...

Today we discuss two main concepts with Saad Dar, his real estate portfolio of around 20 units & his position as Head of Business Development & Partnerships at Baselane, online banking built for real estate investors. Baselane is trusted by over 40,000 landlords. You can earn up to 4.19% APY (Annual % yield), up to 5% cash back, create individual bank accounts for each property and utilize...

(Part 2) Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh is known as the Luxury Short Term Rental Doctor and her luxury brand is Short Term Gems. Rachel was a speaker at the 2023 Mid-Term Rental Summit and is an expert in the luxury short term, mid term rental space. Rachel has a heart for training busy professionals in how to overcome burnout and change their trajectory with what she calls the “2 Door Strategy” - 1 luxury...

(Part 1) Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh is known as the Luxury Short Term Rental Doctor and her luxury brand is Short Term Gems. Rachel was a speaker at the 2023 Mid-Term Rental Summit and is an expert in the luxury short term, mid term rental space. Rachel has a heart for training busy professionals in how to overcome burnout and change their trajectory with what she calls the “2 Door Strategy” - 1 luxury...

Today we embrace the value of real estate accountability partners. Jessica Williams is an accountant for Bigger Pockets, realtor & investor with 3 mid-term rentals & 2 short-term rentals.  Jennie Lyday is an RN and real estate investor with 5 mid-term rentals, 7 single family homes & a 16 unit apartment complex.  In this episode we cover: 0:00 Intro- Welcome to The Landlord Diaries 2:0...

Sam Primm is a legend in the real estate investing and education world with over 250 doors, $46M in assets within 7 years, 2.7M followers on social media, 1.4K students nationwide and author of the book “Own Your Freedom”. Exciting news, Sam is a host on Furnished Finder and will be starting a mid-term rental master class this year.  In this episode we cover: 0:00 Intro- Welcome to The Landlord Di...