Landlord Diaries - The Monthly Rentals Podcast

You won't want to miss this enlightening conversation with Jeremy Nixon, founder of Stay Nixon. Who would have thought that a couple's venture could blossom into an impressive portfolio of 40+ arbitrage-style units in a single apartment complex? This episode will draw back the curtain on their fascinating journey, providing insights into their property acquisition strategies, management techniques, and even their unexpected pandemic success story. 

We may have the pleasure of welcoming Jeremy Nixon, but he isn't the only one doling out wisdom. Co-host Katie reveals her secret weapon for ensuring comfortable profit margins - Excel. We delve into the nitty-gritty of property evaluation, lease initiation, and the use of keycheck to streamline rental processes. If you’re aiming to ensure your property is a good fit before making any moves, this episode is going to be a treasure trove of knowledge for you. 

The peace and security of apartment units is no joking matter. Learn how Jeremy and his team tackle this issue using noise aware, a game-changing noise monitoring software, and doorbell cameras. As we wrap up the conversation, we’ll extend an invitation to experience the unique services and exceptional hospitality offered by Stay Nixon in San Antonio. So what are you waiting for? Tune in, subscribe, and if you love what you hear, be sure to leave us a five-star review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.

Stay Nixon Listings on Furnished Finder:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Jeremy.Nixon 

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.

Light up your real estate knowledge as we sit down with Jillyan MacMorris in our latest episode, an inspiring host in the mid-term rental real estate investment game who’s adding a bright twist to property management through her company, Nightlight Inc. Jillyan walks us through her exciting and innovative journey of house hacking, arbitrage condos, and navigating the midterm rental space. Her enlightening insights will help you see your real estate portfolio in a whole new light!

Jillyan dishes out her secret sauce for maintaining a comfortable environment for tenants, from the clever use of code locks to transforming dining rooms into cozy living areas. Eager to know more about her house rules and couch surfing experiences? Tune in to discover how this property guru manages to create order amid the chaos.

Lastly, we delve into the world of landscape lighting with Jillyan, who shines a light on its crucial role in home security. If you're looking to illuminate both the safety and aesthetic appeal of your property, Jillyan's got some bright ideas for you! We explore different variations of outdoor lighting, how to install bistro lighting for the desired effect, and the pitfalls to avoid. Trust us, you don't want to miss this illuminating episode packed with incredible advice, enlightening conversations, and bright ideas.

Part 1 Jillyan’s house hack & past arbitrage condos
Part 2 Improving Lighting at night for your real estate portfolio
Part 3 How Jillyan has implemented Night Light at her home.

Jillyan's Listings on Furnished Finder:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Jillyan.MacMorris 

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.

Imagine turning a little-used room in your home into a successful rental side hustle that generates a consistent income. This is exactly what our guest, Barry and his wife Sharon achieved. Together, they've ingeniously transformed an ordinary storage bedroom into a sought-after rental space for traveling medical professionals. Barry takes us through their journey, from designing a private entrance that ensures privacy for their tenants to the financial benefits they've reaped from this venture. View Barry's listings on Furnished Finder and get a copy of his book, The Downsize Side Hustle. 

Barry doesn't just share his story, he also offers some exceptional insights for anyone interested in the property market. By leveraging creativity and innovative solutions, he shows how you can add value to a home and generate a steady cash flow. Notably, he also shares an ingenious business solution for those with limited capital, demonstrating the potential benefits of a high-velocity money system. More so, if you're over 65 and residing in Texas, you'll definitely want to hear about the tax exemptions you might be missing.

The episode concludes with Barry sharing some invaluable landlord tips. Drawing from his experiences of renting to varying tenants, he discloses the importance of conducting credit checks and having insurance as a safety net. Furthermore, he explores the perks of passive investments and closed-end funds, highlighting their tax-efficiency and liquidity. Lastly, we discuss the power of generosity and paying it forward. Loaded with useful information and practical tips, this episode is essential listening for anyone considering downsizing or investing in property.

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.

Today we talk with Kama Cicero, Founder & Owner at Stars of Boston. Kama has 22 years of experience in real estate and 7 years operating Stars of Boston. In this episode we will discuss Kama’s large variety of mid-term rental sizes from room rentals to 5 bedroom homes. In total, Kama has 60+ units she operates as both short term and mid term rentals. 

Kama’s Listings on Furnished Finder:

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=STARS*%7Cof*%7CBoston

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.

Today we travel to Denver, Colorado, to talk with Zosia Madden. Zosia & her husband Tyler own 3 multi-families in Denver & Aurora, with 9 of the units being utilized as mid-term rentals. This dynamic duo owns a bespoke luxury construction firm called Laurelless, specializing in high-end residential remodeling. You may find these two on Bigger Pockets from time to time as well. 

In this episode we cover:
(Points organized in episode order)

• The journey of Laurelless
• Portfolio, buy box and exit strategies
• Crazy story about purchasing a couple MTR multi-families
• Perfect BRRRR opportunity
• There’s a market for all kind of MTR properties
• Analyzing the value of your MTR
• Systems and processes for 1 or 10 properties
• You found your income management spreadsheet where?
• The design aspect of MTRs to create a beautiful and budget friendly home
• What should you supply in your MTR kitchens?
• In style remodeling tips for your kitchen
• Zosia & Tyler on Bigger Pockets

Zosia’s Listings on Furnished Finder:

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=zosiamadden 

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.

Today we talk with Terry Roberts in Memphis, Tennessee. Terry would like to discuss why mid-term rentals are his preferred real estate strategy and how he accomplishes bookings within hours of posting his properties. Terry averages 10 month stays and reaches an almost perfect occupancy rate with one day flips. Terry owns six 3 bed, 2 bath single family homes and one 2 bed, 2 bath home. 

Website Links:

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ 

https://www.keycheck.com/ 

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats 

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

https://www.travelnursehousing.com/ 

https://www.furnishedapartments.com/ 


Terry's Listings on Furnished Finder:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=THE%20PLAZA%20at%20Montebello

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.

With us today is Andrea Hendricks, infusion nurse, property owner and mid-term rental host in the Austin, Texas area. Andrea has established herself as a 5* host on Furnished Finder and has many tips on the ease of getting started in the mid-term rental space. 

In this episode we cover:

(Points organized in episode order)

• The w2 job as an infusion nurse
• The investment property
• Setting up a real estate contract without a realtor
• Learning from your mistakes
• Buying in a tough market
• Who are your renters
• The size of the property
• Valuable tools for your mid term rentals
• How KeyCheck makes your life easier
• Round table discussion about KeyCheck Leases
• Setting yourself up for 5* reviews
• The hospitality side of mid term rentals
• Landlording for MTR tenants is easier than you expect
• Andrea’s ending advice: Jump in and get started

Andrea’s Listings on Furnished Finder:

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Andrea.Hendricks

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.

Today we talk with Jamie Banks, CEO of Radiate Real Estate. While Radiate is a rising star in the mid-term rental space, Jamie has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in processes. In her previous role at Fundrise, a large commercial real estate firm, Jamie managed 14,000 units across the U.S. She has already built some incredible systems for her MTR portfolio which will be the focus of today’s episode. 

Website Links:

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ 

https://www.keycheck.com/ 

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats 

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

www.radiatere.com

Jamie’s Listings on Furnished Finder:

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Jamie.Banks16 

Typeform- https://www.typeform.com

Thryv PMS- https://www.thryv.com/ 

Baselane- https://www.baselane.com/ 

Loom- https://www.loom.com/ 

Canva- https://www.canva.com/ 

Turno- https://turno.com/ 

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.

Keeping July 4th in mind, we talk with Kate Homme today who is the Chief Growth Officer at Patriot Family Homes, headquartered in Chattanooga, TN. Patriot Family Homes is proud to be a veteran owned company focused on meeting the need for affordable, reliable housing predominantly near military bases in the South. The company is making big waves in the mid-term, short-term and corporate housing space with a 2023 company goal to acquire 1,000 furnished listings this year through acquisition, property management and leasing.

Website Links:

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ 

https://www.keycheck.com/ 

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats 

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

https://www.patriotfamilyhomes.com/ 

Patriot Family Homes Listings on Furnished Finder:

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Amy.Wigley41 

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.

Yung Wei owns 13 properties, 5 of which are furnished rentals, 2 triplexes, a quadruplex and a mix of 1-4 bedroom single family homes.  

In this episode we cover:

• Growing your portfolio to 13 doors
• Yung started his investment journey w/ a 4 plex
• Lessons learned about the mid-term rental process
• The power of contingency plans and margins 
• It’s easy to toggle between MTR & STR 
• Yung has a great example of this! 
• Converting long term renters into mid term rental guests 
• Monthly furnished rentals reach a variety of needs 
• Supply management and leveraging your cleaners 
• Creating a 5* experience for your guests 
• Hospitality is a mindset 
• Ready for repairs? 
• Yung’s Furnished Finder favorites 
• State specific leases 

Website Links:

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ 

https://www.keycheck.com/ 

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats 

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

Yung’s Listings on Furnished Finder:

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=yung.wei 

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.