Landlord Diaries - The Monthly Rentals Podcast

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  • Why 85% of Stacey St. John's Short Term Rentals Switch to Midterm For Slow Season

    Short term rental slow season doesn't have to mean an empty or unpredictable calendar. STR expert Stacey St. John shares how she adds midterm rentals in the slow season to cover costs and build a furnished rental business that earns all year.

    Landlord Diaries hosts Kelly Bailey and Katie Lyon talk with Stacey, a short term rental coach who turned $50,000 into a 7-figure real estate portfolio in just a few short years. She runs her Myrtle Beach rentals as short term stays 8 months of the year and switches 85% of her short term rentals to midterm 4 months of the year.



    What you'll learn in this episode:

    • Why buying an STR at the end of high season is risky without reserves
    • How mid term rentals helped Stacey cover costs in slow season
    • Why pricing and calendar management make or break a hybrid strategy
    • How one $500 weekend booking can block a $3,500 monthly stay
    • Why slow season reviews carry more weight and how to protect them
    • Who books monthly rentals in a beach market off season
    • Why responsiveness beats expensive amenities for five-star reviews
    • The mindset habits behind growing a $2 million portfolio from $50K



    According to the Furnished Finder and AirDNA monthly rentals report, demand for monthly rentals grew 2x faster than short term rentals over the last five years, and turnover and cleaning costs drop 60 to 70% per tenancy.

    This episode is for Airbnb and VRBO hosts facing seasonal vacancy, regulated STR hosts looking for a pivot, long term landlords seeking more cash flow, new landlords, retirees exploring a side hustle, and investors building passive income.

    Furnished Finder connects landlords directly with traveling nurses, relocating families, snowbirds and other monthly renters. No middleman, no booking fees or commissions. 



    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, The Monthly Rentals Podcast

    0:50 How Stacey became an accidental landlord

    2:10 Why she pivoted from long term to short term rentals

    2:45 Year one STR lesson: purchase timing and reserves

    4:00 Year one vs year two: what midterm rentals changed

    5:20 How midterm rentals cover costs in slow season

    6:15 Pricing and calendar management for STR and MTR

    8:20 When mid term isn't the right fit for owners

    8:45 What STR hosts miss about mid term rentals

    11:00 Monthly rental demand is growing 2x faster than STR

    11:45 How Stacey uses PriceLabs and data to run rentals

    12:20 Protect reviews by tracking local projects

    14:35 How STR and MTR guests view maintenance differently

    15:40 Why slow season reviews carry more weight

    16:40 Setting boundaries with with your guests

    18:15 Who books monthly rentals in the off season

    19:00 Does your hosting style change from STR to MTR?

    20:20 The STR amenity myth and what guests really need

    21:30 Most guest issues are solved by being heard

    22:00 Are welcome gifts worth the cost?

    23:20 The mindset behind a $2M portfolio built from $50K

    26:55 How Stacey's first year became her biggest growth moment

    29:00 You won't win every deal, but you'll always learn

    30:50 Know your weaknesses to grow your rental business

    31:55 How Furnished Finder and STR Sisterhood empower women

    35:40 Don't be embarrassed by mistakes, others learn from them

    36:20 How to connect with Stacey St. John

    36:50 Rapid fire: best advice, slow season must, American dream



    Trending Monthly Midterm Rental Resources:

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

    Meet your hosts Kelly Bailey & Katie Lyon, plus catch up on past episodes: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/resources/podcast



    Topics covered: short term rental slow season, mid term rentals, hybrid rental strategy, Airbnb off season, snowbird rentals, Myrtle Beach rentals, calendar management, guest reviews, passive income

    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.

    42 min
  • Listing Lab | Are You Missing Out on Relocating Family Bookings?

    Why isn’t this 3 bedroom home booking? Kelly Bailey has six years of tenure on Furnished Finder, eight midterm rentals running at over 90% occupancy, and hosts the Landlord Diaries podcast. She’s also part of the Furnished Finder team. In this Listing Lab, she audits Angela’s 3 bed, 2 bath home near Mall of America in Minnesota and walks through the fixes that could turn around a listing that hasn’t booked since July. 

    Kelly also breaks down why relocating families are the fastest-growing tenant type on Furnished Finder, how to view your listing through their eyes, and why the Damage Protection Plan can open the door to kid/pet-friendly stays.


    List your furnished property or find midterm housing, visit https://www.furnishedfinder.com/

    More on the Damage Protection Plan:
    https://www.furnishedfinder.com/blog/damage-protection-plan-a-simple-way-to-protect-your-property

    Subscribe for more midterm rental tips from real landlords in the field.

    Want your listing considered for the Listing Lab series? Fill out this form. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZMGLVSJ

    Click this link for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlqlMAYl1JQ



    Chapters
    00:00 Relocating Families Are Surging on Furnished Finder
    00:18 Meet Kelly and Today’s Minnesota Listing
    01:03 Who Actually Rents a 3-Bedroom Midterm
    01:51 Richfield Market Insights and Tenant Types
    02:24 Searching the Listing as a Relocating Family
    03:00 Why Your Calendar Must Stay Accurate
    03:52 Photos That Sell to Families
    04:26 Backyard Upgrades That Win Family Bookings
    06:34 How Reviews Build Trust Early On
    07:55 Reorder Your Interior Photos the Right Way
    09:32 Writing a Stronger Title and Positioning
    11:39 Pet Rules and Deposit Advice
    13:33 Landlord Profile Tips and Your Homework



    TAGS: real estate investing, midterm rental, midterm rental landlord, furnished rental tips, furnished finder, furnished finder listing lab, relocating family rental, 3 bedroom midterm rental, midterm rental photos, damage protection plan, travel nurse housing, midterm rental setup, rental property tips, landlord tips, Mall of America rental, 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.

    16 min
  • No Vacancy Series | Is Your Midterm Rental Priced Wrong?

    Pricing your midterm rental is one of the hardest parts of being a landlord, and most landlords get it wrong in one of three ways. Katie Lyon has 13 midterm rentals in her portfolio and is part of the Furnished Finder team. In this video, she breaks down three signs your rental pricing is off, how to spot the signs in your Furnished Finder dashboard, and the Market Insights data landlords should check before touching their price.

    Pricing isn't a one-and-done decision. It's a conversation between your listing and the market. Check the signs, adjust one variable at a time, and watch what happens.

    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=UbzAhxGBN4g



    Chapters
    00:00 Why Pricing Is So Hard
    00:25 Meet Katie Lyon
    00:30 Pricing Isn't One and Done
    00:40 The 3 Signs Your Rate Is Off
    00:43 Sign 1: You're Overpriced
    00:48 High Views, Low Inquiries
    00:52 Where to Check Listing Performance
    01:20 When Your Deposit Is the Problem
    01:26 The Damage Protection Plan Alternative
    01:34 Sign 2: You're Underpriced
    01:41 Why Booking Out Fast Is a Warning
    01:50 Raise Your Rate 10 Percent and Test
    01:57 Sign 3: Priced Right, Listed Wrong
    02:06 Highlight Your Best Amenities
    02:12 Photograph Your Workspace
    02:25 Fix the Listing Before the Price
    02:28 Check Market Insights First
    02:34 Where to Find Real Market Data
    02:52 Stop Pricing on Gut Feelings
    02:58 Pricing Is a Market Conversation
    03:07 Track Inquiry Rate and Booking Speed
    03:09 Change One Variable at a Time
    03:14 Your Action Step This Week



    TAGS: real estate investing, midterm rental, midterm rental landlord, furnished rental tips, furnished finder, how to price a midterm rental, rental pricing strategy, furnished finder market insights, damage protection plan, travel nurse housing, midterm rental setup, rental property tips, landlord tips, remote worker housing, midterm rental landlord tips, landlord advice 

    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.

    5 min
  • The 30 Day Relocation Test Drive | Inside Furnished Finder's Fastest Growing Tenant

    They booked one month on Furnished Finder to escape the Arizona heat. Thirty days later, this Phoenix family was planning to move to the Pacific Northwest, and list their own home as a monthly rental. Nick and Danielle Golden walk landlords through the exact 30 day relocation test drive they ran, from their Furnished Finder search to the moment they realized they were making a life decision, not taking a vacation.

    Relocating families are now Furnished Finder's fastest growing tenant segment. More than doubled year over year in 2025, they represent 20% of overall tenant demand and rising. In this episode of Landlord Diaries, hosts Kelly Bailey and Katie Lyon get insider access to what these tenants actually need from your listing, why they book, and what wins the booking over the competition.

    If you own a midterm rental, monthly rental, furnished rental, or you are considering listing your property on Furnished Finder, this is the tenant type you need to understand. Landlords learn what relocating families search for and what makes a tenant reply to your housing request.

    You will also hear how Nick and Danielle are turning their scouting trip into a landlord strategy of their own, planning to list their Gilbert, Arizona home on Furnished Finder during the move. This is the traveler to landlord full circle moment that shows why remote work, midterm rentals, and monthly stays are reshaping how families relocate and how landlords earn.


    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

    1:00 Why Furnished Finder over Airbnb for a month long stay

    2:25 How many landlords they messaged and what won the booking

    3:10 The housing request feature that flipped their search

    4:00 Average book to stay window for midterm rentals

    4:30 How they picked their Seattle neighborhood

    5:40 Landlord pro tip: update your calendar

    6:10 What personalized landlord replies signal to tenants

    6:55 How to attract relocating families to your rental

    7:50 Families want comfortable, not luxury

    9:00 A summer escape becomes a relocation playbook

    12:20 Should you rent before you buy? The scouting month

    15:15 No booking fees like Airbnb and Vrbo

    17:00 The listing detail that sealed the booking

    19:40 Red flags and green flags in a listing

    22:05 A family of 4 chose a one bedroom for the month

    22:55 What it was like living on the same property as the landlord

    26:30 Grandparents as a relocating tenant segment

    27:25 Visualize your tenant in your space

    29:00 Don't forget these photos in your listing

    31:00 What the Goldens will highlight in their own listing

    31:50 Why Furnished Finder is a relocation asset

    32:25 Manipulate the housing market with Furnished Finder

    35:35 Landlord tips for getting started in midterm rentals

    37:00 Renting month to month while selling the property

    37:35 The doors Furnished Finder opened for this family

    39:00 Rapid fire: American dream, monthly stay surprises

    45:40 Damage Protection Plan for relocating families

    46:25 Team Seattle or Team Portland? Comment below

    47:35 Action items: Market Insights and listing spot check



    Trending Monthly Midterm Rental Resources:
    https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources

    Meet your hosts Kelly Bailey and Katie Lyon, plus catch up on past episodes:
    https://www.furnishedfinder.com/resources/podcast

    Place the Goldens stayed:
    https://www.furnishedfinder.com/property/769427_1

    Damage Protection Plan details:
    https://www.furnishedfinder.com/blog?q=damage+protection



    Topics covered: midterm rentals, monthly rentals, furnished rentals, Furnished Finder, relocating tenants, remote work, scouting trip, housing request, listing tips, deposit strategy, damage protection plan, Market Insights, Pacific Northwest, Seattle, Portland, real estate investing, rental income, side hustle, financial freedom

    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.

    50 min
  • Listing Lab | Is Your Furnished Finder Listing Invisible? 4 Ways To Fix It Now

    Is your Furnished Finder listing invisible in search? Kelly Bailey has five years of tenure on Furnished Finder, eight listings running at over 90% occupancy year after year, and hosts the Landlord Diaries podcast. She's also part of the Furnished Finder team. In this Listing Lab, she audits a real 2-bed 2-bath listing in Gainesville, Florida, and walks through the pricing, photos, amenities, ranking and fee opportunities that any landlord can apply to their own listing today.

    Kelly breaks down how the Fast Responder tag works, why pet-friendly matters more than most landlords realize in this market, and how the Damage Protection Plan can replace a high deposit and keep your listing competitive.


    Furnished Finder Pricing Worksheet:
    https://www.furnishedfinder.com/blog/how-to-price-your-furnished-rental-a-landlords-guide

    Damage Protection Plan Options:
    https://www.furnishedfinder.com/blog/damage-protection-plan-for-landlords

    Want your listing considered for the Listing Lab series? 
    https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZMGLVSJ

    List your furnished property or find midterm housing: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/

    Click this link for the full video experience: 
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZXKDf-Xqi4

    Subscribe for more midterm rental tips from real landlords in the field.


    Chapters
    00:00 Welcome to Listing Lab
    00:38 Today's Gainesville Listing Breakdown
    01:07 Market Snapshot and Pricing Strategy
    02:38 Photo Audit and Refresh Opportunities
    05:12 Photo Best Practices Every Listing Needs
    06:17 The Amenities Strategy That Wins
    08:06 The Fast Responder Ranking Boost
    09:27 Low Fees and the Damage Protection Plan
    10:43 Your Listing Lab Homework

    TAGS: real estate investing, midterm rental, midterm rental landlord, furnished rental tips, furnished finder, furnished finder listing lab, furnished finder fast responder, how to rank higher on furnished finder, midterm rental photos, 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.

    13 min
  • The Truth About Airbnb’s New Fee Increase

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

    40 min

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