Landlord Diaries - The Monthly Rentals Podcast

Most landlords learn through trial and error. Landlord Diaries gives you the cheat codes for getting into monthly (mid-term) rentals and learning how they actually work. Expert hosts Kelly Bailey and Katie Lyon reveal the secrets to finding success in the monthly rental game. They talk with real landlords who have figured it out, so you can learn real strategies on investment, property management, and building real estate income without the chaos of short-term rentals or the headaches of long-term leases. If you've ever wondered whether monthly rentals could work for you, this is where you start. Furnished Finder is the trusted leader in the category, connecting millions of travelers with furnished 30+ day housing across the US. No booking fees, no commissions, just one low annual listing fee, and you have total control of your rental. Your next rental strategy might be one episode away. Find recent episodes and meet Kelly and Katie at https://www.

Landlord Diaries - The Monthly Rentals Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Furnished Finder, with 185 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Furnished Finder hosts Landlord Diaries - The Monthly Rentals Podcast, a business show with 185 episodes published.

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  The Truth About Airbnb’s New Fee Increase

  Sep 24, 20268 min

  As of September 15, Airbnb service fees moved to a flat 15.5% commission on the host side, and the old fee break for long stays over 30 days is effectively gone. Katie Lyon is a midterm rental landlord with 13 units listed on both Airbnb and Furnished Finder, and she's part of the Furnished Finder team. In this video, she walks through the real math on a typical midterm stay, why raising your rate 15.5% still loses you money, and what this change means for landlords running both platforms. Katie also covers why cleaning fees and pet fees need to be adjusted (not just your nightly rate), how guest discounts on pricing affects longer stays, and what Furnished Finder CEO Jeff Hurst predicts is coming next for Vrbo. Want to list your furnished property or find midterm housing? Visit https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ Subscribe for more midterm rental tips from real landlords in the field. Click this link for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xol7dYS3pUU Chapters 00:00 The Airbnb Fee Change Explained 00:32 Inside the New Flat 15.5% Commission 01:16 The Math on a Typical Midterm Stay 02:29 Why Raising Your Rate 15.5% Isn't Enough 03:38 Raising Rates and Handling Price Discounts 04:44 Why Furnished Finder Books 80% of Katie's Tenants 05:09 How Tight Tenant Budgets Change the Math 05:54 What's Coming Next for Vrbo and Airbnb 06:28 Your Take on the Fee Change TAGS: real estate investing, midterm rental, midterm rental landlord, furnished rental tips, furnished finder, airbnb host fees, airbnb 15.5 percent commission, airbnb vs furnished finder, airbnb pricing change, travel nurse housing, midterm rental setup, rental property tips, landlord tips, vrbo fees, midterm rental landlord tips, Katie Lyon furnished finder 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.

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  Episode #173

  Is Your Long Term Rental Losing Money? Ruben Doubled His Income with This Strategy | Ep. 173

  Sep 21, 202637 minS15

  Ruben Galindo more than doubled his rent by converting all four of his long-term rentals to midterm rentals. His very first conversion went from $1,725 a month to $3,995, and he spent under $6,000 to furnish the property. In this episode of Landlord Diaries, Ruben walks us through exactly how he made the switch, what it cost, and how he now guides his real estate clients through the same decision. Ruben is a San Antonio investor who has spent 33 years in law enforcement and around a decade owning rental properties and working as a licensed real estate agent. He proves you don't have to quit your day job to build a profitable midterm rental portfolio. If you own long-term rentals and feel like you're leaving money on the table, this episode is for you. Ruben breaks down the furnishing myths that scare landlords away, why insurance and relocation tenants are integral parts of the midterm market, and how he focuses on midterm but fills the gaps with short term to keep his calendar optimized between stays. In this episode: The Furnished Finder Market Insights tool for pricing your rental Why construction workers and displaced insurance tenants are ideal midterm guests Aim for $7 to $10 per square foot when furnishing a midterm rental How to self-manage a midterm rental with a full-time W-2 job Why every long-term landlord should reconsider this strategy before placing another long term tenant Whether you're a long-term landlord chasing more cash flow, a short-term host tired of the hospitality grind, a retiree exploring a side income, or a real estate investor pursuing financial independence, Ruben's story shows that converting to midterm is less expensive and less risky than most landlords assume. List Your Property on Furnished Finder: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/list-your-property Use code LLD10 for $10 off new listings Chapters 0:00 Welcome to Landlord Diaries 0:40 Ruben doubled his profit with midterm rentals 1:50 Real example: $1,725 to $3,995 with MTR 3:20 What makes Ruben choose to convert a property 4:50 Relocation and insurance stays in vacation areas 5:30 Market Insights: let the MTR data speak 6:30 Ruben's 3rd and 4th long term to MTR conversion 8:10 Why construction crews make great MTR tenants 9:40 Biggest difference between midterm and short term tenants 11:20 Aim for $7 to $10 per sqft when furnishing 12:20 What matters in an MTR vs a short term rental 16:30 MTR hacks: flex rooms, room rentals, king beds 19:00 How long it takes to secure a midterm tenant 22:20 Hybrid STR/MTR strategy: pick your priority 25:35 Self-managing an MTR with a full time job 27:30 Find a real estate agent who is investor savvy 28:55 Tips to convert your LTR to MTR in the next 60 days 32:15 Rapid Fire: independence, splurges, and MTR myths Ruben's Listings on Furnished Finder: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?id=210b24f-4b7a-a03-ab0-e7c41c What you need in a midterm rental: https://assets.ctfassets.net/8rvbu1uw8lem/4pKVOxeFmg0umMHL2vclew/0cfaabe735029d6f5181bb20cdf26aa6/Monthly_Rental_Essentials_Checklist_-Minoan-Furnished_Finder-.pdf Topics covered: midterm rentals, long term to midterm conversion, Furnished Finder, real estate investing, insurance housing, relocation tenants, hybrid rental strategy, financial independence, side hustle for landlords 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.

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  Listing Lab | A Focus On Property Fees | What You Need to Know

  Sep 17, 20267 min

  In a recent Furnished Finder survey, 57% of tenants said they skip listings when the midterm rental deposit is too high. Kelly Bailey has eight midterm rentals on Furnished Finder, hosts the Landlord Diaries podcast, and leads the Listing Lab series. In this walkthrough, she reviews a real Washington DC listing and shows how to research fees and deposits against your local comps so you can find out whether your listing is priced to book or priced to sit. Furnished Finder Pricing Worksheet https://www.furnishedfinder.com/blog/how-to-price-your-furnished-rental-a-landlords-guide Want your listing considered for the Listing Lab series? Drop your Furnished Finder property ID in the comments. Want to list your furnished property or find midterm housing? Visit https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ Subscribe for more midterm rental tips from real landlords in the field. Watch this link for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28-EGjwFUMA Chapters 00:00 Why Fees Matter and accompany pricing 00:19 The 57% Deposit Survey Stat 00:38 Reviewing a Real DC Listing 01:08 Check You Midterm Pricing and Fees Together 01:32 Pulling Comps on the Furnished Finder Map 02:22 A Comp With a $2,500 Deposit 02:58 Property Booked with a Low $500 Deposit 03:26 A Higher-Priced Comp With No Deposit 03:36 Damage Protection Plan as a Deposit Alternative 04:19 Another Booked Listing With a Low Deposit 04:39 Why This Deposit Is Likely Too High 05:11 High Deposits Sit, Low Deposits Book 05:56 Your Steps to Check Your Fees TAGS: real estate investing, midterm rental, midterm rental landlord, furnished rental tips, furnished finder, furnished finder listing lab, midterm rental deposit, how to price a midterm rental, rental fees, cleaning fee, damage protection plan, travel nurse housing, midterm rental setup, rental property tips, landlord tips, Kelly Bailey furnished finder, midterm rental landlord tips 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.

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  No Vacancy Series: 6 Items Midterm Tenants Value (and Pay More For)

  Sep 10, 20266 min

  Curious what midterm rental amenities justify a higher monthly rental rate? In this video, we break down the six amenities for your furnished rental that help remote workers or relocating family pick your listing and pay higher rental rates. Three are non-negotiable. Three are premium amenities tenants will pay extra for. The No Vacancy series is brought to you by Katie Lyon, a midterm rental landlord who is also part of the Furnished Finder team. If you want more bookings at a stronger rate, this is the checklist to run your listing against today. Want to list your furnished property or find midterm housing? Visit https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ Subscribe for more midterm rental tips from real landlords in the field. Watch this link for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPjSp-X7KKk Chapters 00:00 Meet Katie Lyon 00:21 The Amenities That Raise Your Rate 00:38 Who Midterm Tenants Really Are 00:57 The 3 + 3 Amenity Framework 01:06 Amenity 1: Wi-Fi and a Real Workspace 01:37 Amenity 2: In-Unit Laundry 01:44 Where to Feature Laundry in Your Listing 02:03 Amenity 3: A Truly Stocked Kitchen 02:11 What Stocked Actually Means 02:31 Photograph Your Cabinets 02:43 Where the Premium Amenities Start 02:51 Amenity 4: Pet-Friendly Properties 03:01 The Value of a Fenced Yard 03:19 Easing Pet Damage Concerns 03:32 Amenity 5: A King Bed in the Primary 04:01 Amenity 6: Free On-Site Parking 04:40 Your Listing Challenge This Week TAGS: real estate investing, midterm rental, midterm rental landlord, furnished rental tips, furnished finder, midterm rental amenities, pet friendly rental, in unit laundry, king bed rental, travel nurse housing, midterm rental setup, rental property tips, landlord tips, remote worker housing, how to charge more for a rental, midterm rental landlord tips, Katie Lyon furnished finder 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.

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  Episode #172

  From $220 to $80 a Night | My Airbnb Listings Crashed | Here's What I Did Next

  Sep 7, 202640 minS14

  Airbnb saturation crushed Bob Anthes’s nightly rate from $220 to $80 in 90 days. He feared selling was the only option until he discovered midterm rentals, and rebuilt his rental business with Furnished Finder. Four years later, Bob has 5 midterm rental listings in two markets, cash flows $1,800/month on his original Wilmington property, and doubled another unit's rent from $875 to $2,000 with one strategy shift. In this episode of Landlord Diaries, Bob walks through the exact pivot from short-term to midterm, why Furnished Finder Market Insights drives his pricing and acquisition decisions, and the 3 habits that keep his listings booked: fast response times, tenant flexibility, and a simple booking process using Furnished Finder Landlord Tools. What you'll learn in this episode: Why Airbnb saturation collapsed nightly rates in his city How Bob used Furnished Finder Market Insights to find his second market Why 50% of his bookings extend and the exact conversation that makes it happen How one unmatched lead turned into a 9-month Amazon warehouse booking The tenant screening, online lease, and Baselane workflow that keeps his MTRs simple How the Furnished Finder damage protection plan paid out within a week after a claim Whether you are a short-term rental host facing regulation or saturation, a long-term landlord chasing better cash flow, a real estate investor exploring midterm rentals, or a new landlord getting started, Bob's story shows how a single pivot can shape your real estate portfolio. List Your Property on Furnished Finder: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/list-your-property Use code LLD10 for $10 off new listings. Timestamps 0:00 Welcome to Landlord Diaries, The Monthly Rentals Podcast 0:45 Airbnb saturation crashed Bob's $220/night rate to $80 2:20 The rest stop moment that led Bob to Furnished Finder 3:20 90-day booking in his first week on Furnished Finder 3:50 The data the convinced Bob to convert his attic into a rental 4:20 Portfolio tour: tenant types and $875 to $2k rent lift 6:25 Using Market Insights to price midterm rentals 9:20 Why midterm rentals feel more stable than short-term 11:40 Midterm vs long-term: how Bob decides 15:15 Testing MTR when Market Insights has limited data 20:10 Bob's girlfriend tries room rentals on Furnished Finder 21:10 Pro tip: responsiveness is the #1 booking driver 24:25 Furnished Finder's new landlord response rate explained 25:50 How to craft your first message to a tenant 27:00 Fast responses and updated calendars go hand in hand 27:55 50% of Bob's bookings extend thanks to flexibility 29:45 Keeping midterm processes simple with Furnished Finder 32:50 Advice Bob would give himself during the Airbnb bust 34:20 Rapid Fire: American dream and one habit to start today Trending Monthly Midterm Rental Resources: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources Bob's Listings on Furnished Finder: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?id=1c8932e-48df-a2f-751-573eac Meet your hosts Kelly Bailey & Katie Lyon, plus catch up on past episodes: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/resources/podcast Topics covered: midterm rental strategy, Airbnb saturation, short term to midterm pivot, Furnished Finder Market Insights, travel nurse housing, midterm rental pricing, Baselane, tenant responsiveness, midterm rental cash flow, Wilmington NC rentals, Greensboro NC rentals, hospital proximity midterm rental, Furnished Finder Landlord Tools 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.

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