Landlord Diaries - The Monthly Rentals Podcast

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 yo...

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...

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:...

*** 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...

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...

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 Finde...

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-...

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 R...

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 rental...

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...

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...

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 hum...

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...

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 innovati...

Ever wonder what it takes to maximize your investments in the real estate market? Our guest, Joan Libigo, an experienced landlord and full-service real estate agent based in Arizona, shares her wealth of knowledge on the flourishing midterm rental market. She gives us insider tips on navigating the management side of mid term rentals and clear paths of communication with your tenants. We touch on...

Are you ready to unravel the secrets of successful property management? Join us for a passionate conversation with Vanessa Nunez, owner-operator of 3D Property Management, who started her real estate journey at the tender age of 15. Today, she gracefully manages a robust portfolio of both long-term and midterm rentals in Fresno, California. Offering her seasoned insights, she gives us a tour of he...

You won't want to miss this enlightening conversation with Jeremy Nixon, founder of Stay Nixon. Who would have thought that a couple's venture could blossom into an impressive portfolio of 40+ arbitrage-style units in a single apartment complex? This episode will draw back the curtain on their fascinating journey, providing insights into their property acquisition strategies, management...

Light up your real estate knowledge as we sit down with Jillyan MacMorris in our latest episode, an inspiring host in the mid-term rental real estate investment game who’s adding a bright twist to property management through her company, Nightlight Inc. Jillyan walks us through her exciting and innovative journey of house hacking, arbitrage condos, and navigating the midterm rental space. Her enli...

Imagine turning a little-used room in your home into a successful rental side hustle that generates a consistent income. This is exactly what our guest, Barry and his wife Sharon achieved. Together, they've ingeniously transformed an ordinary storage bedroom into a sought-after rental space for traveling medical professionals. Barry takes us through their journey, from designing a private ent...

Today we talk with Kama Cicero, Founder & Owner at Stars of Boston. Kama has 22 years of experience in real estate and 7 years operating Stars of Boston. In this episode we will discuss Kama’s large variety of mid-term rental sizes from room rentals to 5 bedroom homes. In total, Kama has 60+ units she operates as both short term and mid term rentals.  Kama’s Listings on Furnished Finder: https...

Today we travel to Denver, Colorado, to talk with Zosia Madden. Zosia & her husband Tyler own 3 multi-families in Denver & Aurora, with 9 of the units being utilized as mid-term rentals. This dynamic duo owns a bespoke luxury construction firm called Laurelless, specializing in high-end residential remodeling. You may find these two on Bigger Pockets from time to time as well.  In this epi...

Today we talk with Terry Roberts in Memphis, Tennessee. Terry would like to discuss why mid-term rentals are his preferred real estate strategy and how he accomplishes bookings within hours of posting his properties. Terry averages 10 month stays and reaches an almost perfect occupancy rate with one day flips. Terry owns six 3 bed, 2 bath single family homes and one 2 bed, 2 bath home.  Website Li...

With us today is Andrea Hendricks, infusion nurse, property owner and mid-term rental host in the Austin, Texas area. Andrea has established herself as a 5* host on Furnished Finder and has many tips on the ease of getting started in the mid-term rental space.  In this episode we cover: (Points organized in episode order) The w2 job as an infusion nurse The investment property Setting up a real es...

Today we talk with Jamie Banks, CEO of Radiate Real Estate. While Radiate is a rising star in the mid-term rental space, Jamie has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in processes. In her previous role at Fundrise, a large commercial real estate firm, Jamie managed 14,000 units across the U.S. She has already built some incredible systems for her MTR portfolio which will be the focus of today’s ep...

Keeping July 4th in mind, we talk with Kate Homme today who is the Chief Growth Officer at Patriot Family Homes, headquartered in Chattanooga, TN. Patriot Family Homes is proud to be a veteran owned company focused on meeting the need for affordable, reliable housing predominantly near military bases in the South. The company is making big waves in the mid-term, short-term and corporate housing sp...