Second Home First

Imagine discovering that the thing that would unlock more freedom and flexibility for your family wasn’t scaling your business… but owning a vacation home. Today’s guest learned that firsthand when, instead of buying a primary home, she jumped into investing—and watched just two properties earn more in a year than her husband’s lucrative salary as a dentist. This Week’s Guest: Kacia Ghetmiri is th...

Are you dreaming of owning a vacation home that looks like it was pulled straight from the pages of Arch Digest? Today’s expert episode breaks down exactly how to design with intention, and shares our expert’s predictions of the top interior design trends for 2026. What type of vacation home owner would you be?  Take the quiz to find out: BuyYourSecondHomeFirst.com/Quiz This Week’s Expert: Alex Mc...

What if, a year from now, you were ringing in the New Year from your dream vacation home? One that builds equity, appreciates and grows your wealth, all while someone else is paying your mortgage. Oh, and gives you a place to vacation for free!  Sign Up for the Live Masterclass to Help You Buy Your Second Home in 2026: https://secondhomefirst.kit.com/7a034eb70d On this episode of Second Home First...

What if the most valuable part of owning a vacation home isn’t the real estate itself… but the moments the house makes possible? Just in time for the holidays, today’s expert episode explores how to make the most of the time we share with the people we love, and how to capture those memories to last a lifetime. This Week’s Expert: Nicole Smith, Founder and CEO of Flytographer, reveals how a single...

What would you do if the only way to afford a home in your city meant compromising on almost everything you wanted — and spending close to a million dollars to get it?  On this Real Stories episode, you’ll meet Leanne, who realized that buying in New York City meant giving up too much… and instead chose to buy her second home first on Hilton Head Island for half the price. In this conversation, Le...

If you’re dreaming of owning a vacation home that pays for itself, there’s one thing you simply can’t ignore: regulations. On today’s episode, we’re diving into this crucial (and often overlooked) step of the buying process. I’ll walk you through exactly how to find out if a property can be legally rented, what existing rules mean for your purchase, and how to track the trends and community attitu...

What if the money you’ve been saving for retirement could actually help you buy your dream vacation home now… without paying a single penalty? Today’s expert episode unlocks a little-known strategy that could completely shift your mindset around affordability—and show you that your down payment may already be within reach. This Week’s Expert: Olivia Tati, founder of Wanderlust Wealth Academy and r...

Before you fall in love with a pool, a fireplace or a view, let’s get clear on what exactly you’re looking for in a vacation home. This week, I’m helping you define your vacation home vision—the details, big and small, that would give a home the real wow factor to you. And by the end of this episode, you’ll have a personalized checklist to scroll Zillow with confidence. Prepare the Pinterest board...

You know you want to own a vacation home, but you’re not sure WHERE it should be. The coast? The mountains? The countryside? Choosing the right spot is overwhelming—and getting it wrong can cost you time, money, and stress. On this episode, we’re tackling the biggest question in your second-home journey: Where should you actually buy? We’ll show you how to find your perfect spot—and why having a P...

What type of vacation home owner would you be? And more importantly, why does that matter? Before you start scrolling Zillow or shopping for throw pillows, this is one question you have to answer. On today’s episode, we’re breaking down the three vacation home owner archetypes—and how knowing yours will influence every decision you make. Take the Vacation Home Owner Archetype Quiz to find out whic...

What if your best investment account isn’t your 401(k)… but a vacation home? On the very first episode of Second Home First, host Katie Cline explores why buying your ‘second home’ first could be the smartest way to build wealth and vacation for free. Katie shares her own journey from renting in New York City to buying a vacation home in upstate New York, and how that decision became a game changi...

What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and a lake view? On Second Home First, host Katie Cline flips the script on traditional homeownership. After years of believing buying a home in New York City was impossible, Katie bought her “second home” first—a vacation property that not only became a personal retreat but also a profitable short-term rental. Each week, Katie shares strategies, insights,...