Julie Stoakley runs a full-service brokerage in Austin, Texas, and is founder of Homebase ATX. Julie saw an increasing demand for a new level of Corporate Housing and Relocation Services in the growing city of Austin. Homebase ATX has become one of the most sought-after teams of home relocation service providers and corporate leasing specialists in Austin. Julie has almost a decade of experience in the mid-term rental space with over 50 mid-term rentals. 

In this episode we cover:

0:00 Intro- Welcome to The Landlord Diaries

4:15 Julie’s fascination with real estate started in 2007

7:15 The Homebase ATX story scaling to 50+ mid-term rentals

13:15 The difference in corporate housing & short term rentals

21:15 Why You Should Add All Your Properties To Furnished Finder

27:00 What types of hosts FAIL on Furnished Finder

30:10 Are 90 day minimums on Furnished Finder successful?

32:15 Are 55% extensions normal for mid-term rental guests?

37:35 The Pros of an MTR property manager vs. STR manager

46:15 Great ways to find MTR deals in our current market

49:00 Investor friendly agents are SO VALUABLE in the MTR space

53:15 The ethical side of real estate is very important to Julie

55:30 Julie’s Impressive Mid-Term Rental Case Studies

Website Links:

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ 

https://www.keycheck.com/ 

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats 

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources 

Julie’s Listings on Furnished Finder:

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Sage%20Stoakley 

https://www.homebaseatx.com/ 

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