Second Home First

What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and a lake view? Hosted by hospitality veteran and short-term rental expert, Katie Cline, Second Home First is a brand new podcast that explores an unconventional path to homeownership. For Katie, living in New York City made buying a home feel impossible, so she decided to flip the script and buy her ‘second home’ first. With renting now more affordable than owning in all 50 of the largest U.S. metros, buying any home–let alone a ‘second’ one–has never felt more out of reach. But Second Home First shows listeners how to make homeownership not only possible, but profitable by purchasing a vacation home that can double as a short-term rental—building wealth for tomorrow while providing a place to vacation for free today! What 401(k) can do that?As a 3x vacation home owner, Katie breaks down her proven strategy step by step, sharing actionable lessons each week so listeners can do it too. In addition to tactical solo episodes, the show will

Second Home First is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 42 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Second Home First, a education show with 42 episodes published.

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  Episode #42

  [REAL STORIES] This NYC Fashion Stylist Bought a Beach House in Maine Sight Unseen

  Aug 18, 202639 min

  What do you get when you cross a New York City-based fashion stylist with a vintage beach cottage in Maine? A fully booked rental calendar, that’s what. Today’s guest decided to keep his rent-controlled apartment in the West Village and bought a beach cottage, site unseen, 300 miles north. This week’s guest: Seppe Tirabassi is a fashion stylist based in New York City who’s also the contributing fashion editor for GQ. Seppe lives in a rent-controlled apartment in the West Village, and after seeing how much it would cost to buy an apartment in Brooklyn, he decided to change course and buy his ‘second home’ first in his native state of Maine. If the beginning of that story sounded a little familiar, that’s because Seppe’s partner, Paul Jebara, was also a guest of this podcast! Check out Paul’s episode: [REAL STORIES] Rent-Stabilized in the West Village. Vacation homeowner in Connecticut. Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-stories-rent-stabilized-in-the-west-village/id1849178409?i=1000752843325 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0fBz7sExkLgPeosCd6alLR YouTube - https://youtu.be/UHZ3HSFroKE Key links: –Second Home First Academy: BuyYourSecondHomeFirst.com/academy *Use code PODCAST for 40% off –Subscribe to the free weekly newsletter: BuyYourSecondHomeFirst.com/#subscribe –Visit the website: BuyYourSecondHomeFirst.com –Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @BuyYourSecondHomeFirst –Find us on Substack: SecondHomeFirst.Substack.com –Say Hi! Hello@BuyYourSecondHomeFirst.com (mailto:Hello@BuyYourSecondHomeFirst.com) A Special Thank You To Our Sponsors: Lodgify: https://lodgify.com/?afmc=28y Click the link and enter code HOME20 for an additional 20% off their yearly and bi-yearly plans. Somerled: https://form.jotform.com/252193985491065?howDid=Referral&typeA19=Second%20Home%20First Use the link provided to schedule your free consultation call. Listeners of SHF also get $1,000 off virtual design & $3,000 off design & project management services. Turno: https://go.turno.com/second_home_first Use the link provided to get $25 off your first clean. Flytographer: https://www.Flytographer.com/SHF Use code SHF25 for $25 off your first shoot PriceLabs: https://hello.pricelabs.co/signup/?referral=secondhomefirst Use code SecondHomeFirst (all one word) for a 30-day free trial, plus $10 off your first invoice

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  Episode #41

  [EXPERT] What to Cook at a Vacation House with Bestselling Author Caroline Chambers

  Aug 11, 202638 min

  Vacation homes are where some of life's best memories are made, and the kitchen is often the center of that. On this episode, Caroline Chambers shares her favorite recipes for feeding a house full of family and friends, along with some practical tips for stocking a kitchen that both you and your paying guests will love. This Week’s Expert Guest: Caroline Chambers, New York Times bestselling author and Substack sensation, joins us to celebrate the release of her newest cookbook, What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking: Make It Fast. Recently, Caro published a series on her Substack called “What to Cook at a Vacation House,” and the second I read it, I knew we had to have her on the show. Tune in to learn: -Why some of the most memorable moments on vacation happen around the dinner table -How to feed a crowd when you're cooking in an unfamiliar kitchen -The five spices every vacation home should stock -What every kitchen in an Airbnb or a Vrbo should have—from pantry staples to pots, pans and utensils -Her favorite crowd-pleasing recipes from her books that are perfect for feeding a house full of family and friends without getting stuck in the kitchen Caroline’s Newest Book- What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking: Make It Fast - https://amzn.to/4fmYnJK Caroline’s What to Cook at a Vacation House series: 1- https://whattocook.substack.com/p/the-wtc-vacation-house-meal-plan 2- https://whattocook.substack.com/p/what-to-cook-at-a-vacation-house 3- https://whattocook.substack.com/p/what-to-cook-at-a-vacation-house-251 Key links: –Second Home First Academy: BuyYourSecondHomeFirst.com/academy *Use code PODCAST for 40% off –Subscribe to the free weekly newsletter: BuyYourSecondHomeFirst.com/#subscribe –Visit the website: BuyYourSecondHomeFirst.com –Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @BuyYourSecondHomeFirst –Find us on Substack: SecondHomeFirst.Substack.com –Say Hi! Hello@BuyYourSecondHomeFirst.com (mailto:Hello@BuyYourSecondHomeFirst.com) A Special Thank You To Our Sponsors: Lodgify: https://lodgify.com/?afmc=28y Click the link and enter code HOME20 for an additional 20% off their yearly and bi-yearly plans. Somerled: https://form.jotform.com/252193985491065?howDid=Referral&typeA19=Second%20Home%20First Use the link provided to schedule your free consultation call. Listeners of SHF also get $1,000 off virtual design & $3,000 off design & project management services. Turno: https://go.turno.com/second_home_first Use the link provided to get $25 off your first clean. Flytographer: https://www.Flytographer.com/SHF Use code SHF25 for $25 off your first shoot PriceLabs: https://hello.pricelabs.co/signup/?referral=secondhomefirst Use code SecondHomeFirst (all one word) for a 30-day free trial, plus $10 off your first invoice

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  Episode #40

  [EXPERT] Vacation Home Design Secrets that Make You More Money

  Aug 4, 202638 min

  Most vacation homeowners think great design is about picking pretty furniture. But today’s expert guest says it’s actually all about psychology. And when it’s done right, the result isn’t just a beautiful vacation home you love. It’s a place that stands out from the competition, attracts more bookings, and earns you more money. This week’s expert guest: Jordan McDonough is the Co-Founder of Somerled, a short-term rental design studio that helps owners earn more money. Somerled isn’t your typical interior designer. They start by analyzing your destination, identifying your ideal guest, and then, they create a design around the decisions that drive bookings and maximize returns. The result is a vacation home that stands out, books faster, and most importantly, earns more money. Key links: –Second Home First Academy: BuyYourSecondHomeFirst.com/academy *Use code PODCAST for 40% off –Subscribe to the free weekly newsletter: BuyYourSecondHomeFirst.com/#subscribe –Visit the website: BuyYourSecondHomeFirst.com –Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @BuyYourSecondHomeFirst –Find us on Substack: SecondHomeFirst.Substack.com –Say Hi! Hello@BuyYourSecondHomeFirst.com A Special Thank You To Our Sponsors: Lodgify: https://lodgify.com/?afmc=28y Click the link and enter code HOME20 for an additional 20% off their yearly and bi-yearly plans. Somerled: https://form.jotform.com/252193985491065?howDid=Referral&typeA19=Second%20Home%20First Use the link provided to schedule your free consultation call. Listeners of SHF also get $1,000 off virtual design & $3,000 off design & project management services. Turno: https://go.turno.com/second_home_first Use the link provided to get $25 off your first clean. Flytographer: https://www.Flytographer.com/SHF Use code SHF25 for $25 off your first shoot. PriceLabs: https://hello.pricelabs.co/signup/?referral=secondhomefirst Use code SecondHomeFirst (all one word) for a 30-day free trial, plus $10 off your first invoice Minoan: https://www.Minoan.com/SecondHome Use the link provided to sign up and receive a free $25 in credit.

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  Episode #38

  Should You Allow Pets in Your Vacation Home?

  Jul 28, 202621 min

  Nearly half of American households own a dog, yet less than a quarter of vacation rentals allow them to stay. We're unpacking if allowing pets in your vacation home is a smart business move or a very expensive mistake. Tune in to learn: -Why this is one of the most hotly debated topics in short-term rentals -How an email from a listener inspired this episode -Why allowing pets could increase your occupancy, nightly rate, and overall revenue -The surprising statistics behind how dog owners choose where to vacation -The biggest misconceptions hosts have about pet damage Key links: Check out the Pet Friendly Vacation Home Guide: BuyYourSecondHomeFirst.com/Pets –Second Home First Academy: BuyYourSecondHomeFirst.com/academy *Subscribe to the newsletter for 40% off –Subscribe to the free weekly newsletter: BuyYourSecondHomeFirst.com/#subscribe –Visit the website: BuyYourSecondHomeFirst.com –Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @BuyYourSecondHomeFirst –Find us on Substack: SecondHomeFirst.Substack.com –Say Hi! Hello@BuyYourSecondHomeFirst.com A Special Thank You To Our Sponsors: Lodgify: https://lodgify.com/?afmc=28y Click the link and enter code SHF-60 for 60% off their yearly and bi-yearly plans. *Only until July 31, 2026. Minoan: https://www.Minoan.com/SecondHome Use the link provided to sign up and receive a free $25 in credit. Turno: https://go.turno.com/second_home_first Use the link provided to get $25 off your first clean. Flytographer: https://www.Flytographer.com/SHF Use code SHF25 for $25 off your first shoot PriceLabs: https://hello.pricelabs.co/signup/?referral=secondhomefirst Use code SecondHomeFirst (all one word) for a 30-day free trial, plus $10 off your first invoice

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  Episode #37

  [REAL STORIES] From Military Orders in South Korea to Building a Vacation Home in Mississippi

  Jul 21, 202638 min

  When her husband received military orders to move their family to South Korea, today’s guest made a decision that completely changed the way she viewed homeownership. What followed were some of the most unimaginable hardships someone could endure—but today, Alisha and her family are back in the States, choosing to rent their primary home as they build their dream vacation home on the Mississippi coast. This Week’s Guest: Alisha Rae is an oncology nurse, military wife and mama to two girls. Alisha’s story starts out in a more “traditional” way—with buying her primary home—but when her husband received orders to move the family to South Korea, everything changed. Tune in to learn: -Why she didn’t sell their house when they moved to South Korea, but turned it into a midterm rental instead -How doing so changed the way she thought about homeownership, while giving her flexibility, an additional income stream, and a creative outlet -How real estate became a financial backbone for Alisha during one of the hardest seasons of her life -Why the Second Home First strategy isn’t just for those of us who live in big cities, but for anyone who wants more flexibility, more options, and more intentionality in their life (including Alisha, now in Mississippi) Key links: –Second Home First Academy: BuyYourSecondHomeFirst.com/academy *Subscribe to the free newsletter for 40% off –Subscribe to the free weekly newsletter: BuyYourSecondHomeFirst.com/#subscribe –Visit the website: BuyYourSecondHomeFirst.com –Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @BuyYourSecondHomeFirst –Find us on Substack: SecondHomeFirst.Substack.com –Say Hi! Hello@BuyYourSecondHomeFirst.com A Special Thank You To Our Sponsors Lodgify: https://lodgify.com/?afmc=28y Click the link and enter code SHF-60 for 60% off their yearly and bi-yearly plans. *Only until July 31, 2026. Minoan: https://www.Minoan.com/SecondHome Use the link provided to sign up and receive a free $25 in credit. Turno: https://go.turno.com/second_home_first Use the link provided to get $25 off your first clean. Flytographer: https://www.Flytographer.com/SHF Use code SHF25 for $25 off your first shoot PriceLabs: https://hello.pricelabs.co/signup/?referral=secondhomefirst Use code SecondHomeFirst (all one word) for a 30-day free trial, plus $10 off your first invoice

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