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The Landlord Diaries is a podcast all about Mid-Term Rentals and real estate investing. On the show, hosts and fellow Mid-Term Rental Landlords Kelly Bailey & Katie Lyon discuss topics like inv
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In today’s episode of The Landlord Diaries, we're pulling back the curtain on a game-changing partnership between Furnished Finder and Steadily Insurance Company, the leading name in furnished rental property insurance. Join us as we sit down with Darren Nix, Founder & CEO of Steadily, to explore why midterm landlords need unique insurance protections and what makes Steadily the best choice for furnished rentals.
From discussing the gaps in traditional homeowner policies to diving into the specific coverage midterm landlords need, Darren walks us through everything you should know to protect your investment. With endorsements from CBS News, NBC, and an impressive rating on Trustpilot, Steadily is leading the charge in the insurance world—and we’re thrilled to partner with them.
Timestamps:
0:00 Landlord Diaries Intro
3:30 Steadily filled the gap in landlord insurance
5:00 An insurance program built for rental property investors
6:45 Why Furnished Finder focuses on midterm rentals
7:40 The difference in long term and mid term insurance policy needs
9:40 How Steadily handles claims when damage occurs
12:30 Damage waiver, renter’s insurance & landlord insurance
15:25 What landlord insurance really covers
17:15 Adding an umbrella policy to Steadily
19:55 Why switch from homeowner’s to landlord insurance
23:05 Updating policies when changing rental terms
26:30 How Steadily’s structure provides maximum coverage
28:00 The Furnished Finder - Steadily process
29:45 The ultra-fast Steadily quote process
32:50 Insurance tips for room rental hosts, co-hosts & arbitrage landlords
39:30 Why Furnished Finder chose Steadily
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In this must-listen episode of Landlord Diaries, we're diving into the world of mid-term rentals for travel nurses and traveling medical professionals—straight from the 2024 TravCon conference, the ultimate gathering for travel healthcare experts! If you're a landlord or property manager eager to attract high-quality, responsible tenants, tune in to discover the essential best practices to make your property stand out and keep your calendar booked.
We'll share insights from the recent TravCon survey, revealing the incredible demand among traveling med pros and the success they’re finding through Furnished Finder—America’s top platform for mid-term rentals. From booking tips to safety must-knows and practical tips for handling cancellations, we’ve got the inside scoop on serving the traveling med pro community like a pro.
Key Takeaways:
Don’t miss this chance to increase your booking potential, elevate your landlord skills, and cater to the growing travel healthcare workforce—hit play now!
Time Stamps:
0:00 Landlord Diaries Intro
0:25 Insights from Travcon 2024
1:20 Furnished Finder’s Origin Story
2:35 Landlords love traveling medical professionals
3:05 Travcon Survey
8:10 Is there enough travel nurse demand?
10:15 Reliable mid-term rental booking process
11:00 Book your med pros through KeyCheck
12:15 Safety is very important to traveling med pros
13:30 Earn while you travel with midterm rentals
14:55 Host Katie Lyon’s MTR profit margins
17:30 Room rentals are a great option for traveling med pros
18:30 Landlord best practices housing travel nurses & med pros
19:35 Travelers are concerned about getting their security deposit back and love our new damage waiver that can replace a security deposit
21:50 How to handle canceled contracts
23:25 Worry Free Waiver lease termination benefits
24:30 Be practical when responding to Tenant Leads
25:40 No Ghosting: please respond to all messages
26:20 Hospital screenings are different than KeyCheck screenings
27:40 List your property on Furnished Finder now
Website Links:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/
https://www.keycheck.com/
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats
https://www.travelnursehousing.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/furnishedfinder.travelnursehousing/
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 transforming a standard rental into a profitable midterm rental, achieving double the income while catering to the high-demand travel nurse market. In this episode, real estate agent and investor Jesus Jimenez shares his journey from traditional long-term rentals to making $4,100/month with his 2-bedroom condo by shifting to travel nurse housing during the winter months.
Starting out in the midterm rental (MTR) space may seem intimidating, but with Jesus' strategies and insights, you’ll learn how to overcome common roadblocks, calculate MTR profits, and attract reliable tenants. Jesus dives into his journey, including his unique approach to managing properties with a co-host, navigating family concerns, and developing a tenant-friendly “look book” to ensure smooth operations from day one.
In this episode, we cover:
• Handling Hesitations: How Jesus addressed MTR concerns with his spouse
• The Profit Potential: Real numbers on MTR earnings vs. long-term rentals
• Seasonal Planning: Align your rental pricing & availability w/ seasonal demand
• Streamline Bookings: Managing leads and efficient bookings
• Pro Tips: MTR essentials like parking, utilities, & creating a hassle-free tenant experience
In this episode we cover:
0:00 Intro- Landlord Diaries Intro
2:35 Shout out to our Furnished Finder CEO & Customer Service Team
4:20 How Jesus overcame his wife’s hesitation with the MTR strategy
7:15 Calculating midterm rental numbers
9:00 The biggest concerns were utilities & vacancy
9:45 Year one was a success!
11:00 Create a “look book” for tenants prior to furnishing your space
14:35 Determining your short term, mid term seasons
18:45 Travel nurse hosting advice
19:25 Midterm rental parking needs
22:00 Hiring a co-host at the beginning of your STR/MTR journey
25:30 The business side of partnering with a co-host
27:00 Managing Furnished Finder leads & 48 hour booking process
30:20 Round table discussion: Booking an MTR stay
35:25 Katie’s Worry Free Waiver tenant presentation
39:00 How does Jesus' wife feel now about MTR?
40:45 Hot tips to get started in MTR today
Website Links:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/
https://www.keycheck.com/
https://www.travelnursehousing.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/furnishedfinder.travelnursehousing/
Jesus Jimenez Listings on Furnished Finder:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Jesus.Jimenez15
IG: @jesusj661
Katie Lyon’s Properties:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=katie.lyon8
Kelly Bailey’s Properties:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Kelly*|B.
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.
In this episode of The Landlord Diaries, we dive deep into the world of mid-term rentals with Tiffany Rosenbaum, Co-Founder of Stunning Stays, a company that manages over 20 mid-term rental (MTR) properties in the Phoenix area. Tiffany shares her inspiring journey from overcoming poverty to achieving real estate success, and why operating larger MTRs that sleep 10+ people is a game changer for investors.
Tune in as Tiffany uncovers the operational secrets that help maximize rental income, attract diverse tenant types, and optimize property pricing — from the “Ferrari vs. Honda” approach. Plus, Tiffany reveals her strategies for furnishing and marketing these larger properties, as well as tips on how to build the right team to scale your MTR business effectively.
Key Takeaways:
Whether you’re new to mid-term rentals or an experienced investor looking to scale, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you level up your real estate investment game.
Time Stamps
0:00 The Landlord Diaries Intro
2:10 From poverty to real estate success
4:40 Why to turn your 3 bedroom home into a 4 bedroom if you can
8:15 MTR tenant types staying in larger homes
9:25 Varying types of guests you attract based off minimum # of days
11:10 Pricing larger midterm rentals- “Ferrari vs. Honda”
13:40 Tiffany’s problem with mid-term rental operators…
19:20 Do you start marketing your larger properties once furnished or prior?
20:30 Furnishing & budgeting for larger properties
24:15 A less intimidating way to get started in midterm rentals
27:15 Don’t forget the wall art!
29:50 Mid-term rental property fees & deposit replacement options
30:40 Tiffany captured a baseball accident on camera & confronted the guest(s)
31:40 Tiffany’s bed bug story
32:15 Eliminate security deposits with Furnished Finder’s “Worry Free Waiver”
34:05 The science behind building your business with the right team
35:20 Tiffany is a strong believer in the DiSC profile for building & operating your team
38:00 Why personality tests are valuable for new hires & periodically for existing employees
39:25 Tiffany’s advice for adding your first MTR employee- hire your opposite
42:20 Tips for working with partners or family members
44:55 Vendors are key: The #1 reason STR/MTR properties don’t grow is because of cleaners
47:20 We all start with one property, well structured operators can scale successfully
Website Links:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/
https://www.keycheck.com/
Tiffany’s Listings on Furnished Finder:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Rosenbaum
https://stunningstays.com/
Social Media: TiffanyMRosenbaum
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.
In this expert episode, we sit down with Jackie Wolf, Director of Sales at Waivo, to dive into the benefits of Furnished Finder's latest offering—the Worry Free Waiver. Designed specifically for midterm rental (MTR) hosts, this innovative security deposit alternative brings peace of mind by protecting your property while keeping tenants happy.
We’ll explore how the Waivo partnership provides rental hosts with an edge in the market by eliminating the need for traditional security deposits, simplifying claims, and ensuring fast payouts. This episode will discuss everything from damage coverage to passing the cost to tenants, providing a win-win for both hosts and travelers.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
Time Stamps
0:00 Worry Free Waiver Benefits
2:30 The Waivo partnership story should excite MTR hosts!
4:25 Innovative products that emerge out of MTR needs
4:45 It's a security deposit alternative that doesn't involve the tenant
6:10 Overcome property management fears with this damage waiver product
7:10 Shift your mindset from “the cost of doing business” to peace of mind
8:55 What is “Worry Free Waiver” and how to use it for your midterm rental stays
9:35 What is the difference in a damage waiver, homeowners insurance, landlord insurance, renter’s insurance, etc
10:40 It's not insurance, it’s tenant damage protection
12:20 Think of it as tenant damage protection, not normal wear & tear
13:00 This waiver covers unexpected tenant damage
15:10 Waivo Exclusions: visual damage that can be captured in a photo
19:35 Why you should not go another stay without worry free waiver
21:35 Furnished Finder’s 3 waiver plans
23:30 Traveler security deposit fears: being blamed for something they didn’t do
24:05 Lease termination factors
26:50 The Furnished Finder waiver purchase process
28:05 The claim submission and payout process
29:35 After the tenant checks out, you have a 14 day window to submit the claim
30:30 A picture of the damage is the main requirement for submission
31:45 Claim response: 2 business days
35:35 The tenant will not be contacted throughout the process
36:20 The payout: 3-4 business days
39:00 How to present Worry Free Waiver to potential tenants
46:10 Waiver coverage for room rentals, 90 day stays, extended dates
48:35 This waiver has a 30 day minimum
49:25 Q&A from Furnished Finder hosts
51:15 A $50 claim minimum, no deductible
53:20 Does coverage include cleaning costs?
54:40 Is the exterior of the home covered?
WFW Link
Introducing Worry Free Waiver
Worry Free Waiver vs. Security Deposit
WFW Tenant Blog
WFW Webinar
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.
In this episode of The Landlord Diaries, we sit down with Coty LeBlanc, a real estate dynamo from New Hampshire, who has successfully embraced the hybrid strategy of short-term and mid-term rentals. With 85% of his portfolio dedicated to mid-term rentals (MTRs), Coty shares how he built a thriving business using rental arbitrage and partnerships—many of which started from Craigslist connections! He walks us through his journey of scaling from low credit to managing 17 properties and consistently adding 2 MTR units each quarter.
With 80% of his bookings coming through Furnished Finder, Coty reveals how this platform has been integral to his success. Tune in now for pro tips on designing spaces, optimizing listings, and leveraging the "Worry Free Waiver" product.
In this episode we cover:
0:00 Intro- Landlord Diaries Intro
2:15 Are midterm rentals a year around business in New Hampshire?
2:50 One of the hospitals close by has over 80% travel workers
3:10 Tenant type: construction workers in the area for new developments
4:05 Coty’s portfolio of 17 properties- 10 arbitrage, 7 co-host listings
4:30 The Goal: Add 2 MTRs a quarter to keep up with demand
5:00 Over 85% midterm occupancy for his 1-3 bedrooms places
6:05 The path to arbitrage started with Bigger Pockets & a low credit score
7:45 The Lightbulb Moment: $4,200 payout for one month on a $1,000 rent
8:25 The First Craigslist Partnership: A real estate investor w/ over 50 doors
8:40 How do you get a landlord to agree to MTR arbitrage or partnership?
12:45 Should you forgo your w2 & embrace full time real estate professional status?
15:35 Finding partners & making back your initial investment
16:00 Coty’s lightbulb moment started with an eviction notice
17:05 Once Coty had 4 MTRs operational, he borrowed $40k to add 4 more MTRs
18:10 80% of Coty’s bookings come from Furnished Finder
19:00 Quick Design Tips: Plan Ahead For Success
26:50 Guest Communication: Coty’s nine touch points!
31:25 Furnished Finder’s “Worry Free Waiver” is a security deposit alternative
35:05 Furnished Finder headline & main photo best practices
Website Links:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/
https://www.keycheck.com/
https://www.snappr.com/
Check Out Our Furnishing Checklist:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/blog/how-to-furnish-a-mid-term-rental
https://opendoorhousing.hospitable.rentals/
Coty’s Listings on Furnished Finder:
https://furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Coty.LeBlanc
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.
Unlock the secrets of the ultimate house hack in this week’s episode of The Landlord Diaries! Join us as Karen Lombardo shares her journey of transforming her property into a real estate goldmine. From a 700 sqft ADU to three hotel-style master suites, Karen is a master of the mid-term rental (MTR) game. Learn how she’s achieved 100% occupancy using Furnished Finder and why she prefers it over Airbnb.
Discover Karen’s insider tips on designing for MTR success, networking to find undervalued properties, and creating an unforgettable guest experience. Don't miss out on this real estate investing masterclass—perfect for anyone looking to grow their MTR portfolio, hack their housing costs, and generate passive income!
In this episode we cover:
0:00 The Landlord Diaries Intro
1:45 Karen’s journey to house hacking & her midterm rental portfolio
3:05 House Hack Phase 1: 700 sq ft ADU with kitchenette
4:25 Karen’s first tenant stayed 7 months
4:40 MTR Building Decisions: Kitchenette vs. Kitchen
6:30 Know your local laws & have a plan in place before you start your addition(s)
7:30 Preview of Phase 2- Building Three 5* Hotel Master Suites
8:55 The House Hacking Mindset: Landlording from the convenience of your home
9:55 Landlord Diaries content led Karen to buy a 1 bed, 1 bath condo for MTR
14:10 Networking with neighbors led to a 2nd purchase in the same complex that was under market by at least $100k
16:10 Karen’s “hotel style” midterm rental experience w/ weekly linen service & restocking
18:40 Karen sets her price a bit higher than market rate to include her “hotel style” services
19:00 Furnished Finder travelers love seeing 5* reviews & will even book prior to furnishing!
22:45 Why hosts choose to advertise exclusively on Furnished Finder
25:45 Karen’s occupancy rate is 100% with same day flips & guests waiting to move in
27:10 Check out Furnished Finder’s suite of midterm rental booking tools through KeyCheck
27:55 Tenants feel comfortable with KeyCheck’s Tenant Screening process
28:15 Tenants like paying by credit card through KeyCheck to earn points
28:55 House Hack Phase 2: 3 MTR master suites being built at Karen’s home
30:30 “Karenizing” the property- king beds only, California themes & hotel style experience
32:00 5 tips when building an MTR rental
Website Links:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/
https://www.keycheck.com/
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Karen.Lombardo
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.
In this episode of The Landlord Diaries, we sit down with Amanda Han, Managing Director of Keystone CPA and one of the nation's top real estate tax strategists. Amanda, a third-generation real estate investor, has helped countless investors maximize wealth through powerful, proactive tax strategies. With best-selling books on Amazon and features in Money Magazine, Google Talks, and CNBC, Amanda brings her unparalleled expertise to the show. Whether you're new to real estate investing or a seasoned pro, this episode will provide valuable insights into building a tax-efficient portfolio. Amanda has 46k subscribers on Instagram & frequently appears as a speaker or author on the Bigger Pockets network.
🔑 Episode Highlights:
📊 Tax Q&A for Furnished Finder Hosts: This episode covers frequently asked tax questions from real estate investors managing midterm rentals, including the pros and cons of LLCs, cost segregation strategies, and tips for reducing your tax burden.
In this episode we cover:
0:00 The Landlord Diaries Intro
2:40 How Amanda became one of the leading real estate tax strategists
3:50 Amanda grew up NEVER wanting to invest in real estate
4:35 Robert Kiyosaki’s book “Rich Dad Poor Dad” changed Amanda’s mindset
5:35 Build a real estate portfolio that’s designed to fit your lifestyle
7:50 Keystone has many client’s in the MTR space
8:40 Why real estate is a preferred asset class
10:00 Tax savings can become a wealth building addiction
12:55 Don’t be scared to ask your tax advisor questions
14:45 When to talk with your tax advisor
15:25 Tax Q&A: Furnished Finder host questions answered
16:20 At what point should you put your rental under an LLC?
20:25 Should you set up an LLC on your own or with a professional?
22:50 Cost segregation strategies & depreciation tips
24:40 Around 40% of tax returns are not optimized
26:55 Pros & cons of cost segregation
31:55 The midterm rental tax loop hole
33:15 The $25,000 tax allowance against w2 income
34:40 What are the qualifications to become a real estate professional
38:30 How to find the right CPA
49:45 Can you have a different CPA & tax strategist?
40:55 A mistake to avoid & the right questions to ask a CPA
43:55 Overcoming the challenges of bookkeeping
50:45 Tips for arguing property taxes
52:40 Top 3 tax tips for mom & pop MTR real estate investors
56:10 Connect with Amanda Han through KeyStone CPA & access her amazing resources!
Website Links:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/
https://www.keystonecpa.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.
Welcome to The Landlord Diaries! In this episode, we dive deep into the profitable niche of mid-term rental insurance with real estate expert Ruben Kanya. With over a decade of experience and a portfolio controlling over 30 homes, Ruben reveals how he rents homes to families displaced by disasters at 4x the long-term market rate. From building a real estate portfolio to navigating insurance housing, Ruben shares game-changing strategies to optimize for mid-term rentals in today’s tight housing market.
Learn how Ruben’s buy box strategy helps him secure 4-5 bedroom homes, perfect for displaced families, and how data-driven decisions in mid-term rentals can significantly boost your ROI. Ruben’s “napkin math” example shows a displaced family in his area of Atlanta, GA, would likely have $86,000 available for housing which breaks down to $7,166/month for 12 months. (Catch this part of the conversation at 45 minutes.)
If you’re a real estate investor looking to maximize your rental income & leverage insurance contracts, tune in now!
In this episode we cover:
0:00 Intro- Welcome to The Landlord Diaries
3:50 The exciting mid-term rental insurance space
7:45 Hosting someone through disaster
9:10 Ruben’s real estate buy box or deal criteria
10:50 Don’t be a penny wise & a dollar foolish with tenant requests
11:55 There are SO MANY ways you can take an MTR
13:30 Insurance housing is more prevalent than you might think
15:45 The Invested Escapes Portfolio & Mastermind Training Program
17:30 Embracing market shortages with 4-5 bedroom homes
18:15 Imagine hotel life for a family of 5 with 2 dogs…
19:45 Half of the Furnished Finder supply is studios or 1 bedrooms
20:30 Data is all relative, do the math & see the value of MTR
22:35 Katie’s jump from 10-14 properties in months
24:25 Ruben's insurance corporate housing blueprint
29:05 Relocation specialists swipe quickly through Furnished Finder
30:35 STR/Airbnb hosts optimize for experience, MTR hosts optimize for functionality
32:25 MTR is an art, not a science. Brag about your functional amenities.
33:45 Optimize for MTR: 30 day notice to vacate & fill gaps w/ STR
37:25 When the STR/MTR hybrid strategy fails
38:35 National Gross Housing Margin: The calculated formula insurance companies use
39:45 Know Insurance Terms For Gross Profit Calculation: Coverage A & Coverage D
42:20 How to research 4-5 bedroom supply in your market
45:15 Ruben’s Insurance Napkin Math Example
51:05 B2B Contract Advice w/ relocation companies & arbitrage/partnership opportunites
55:00 Connect directly on Furnished Finder w/ no booking fees, no commissions, save thousands
Website Links:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Ruben.Kanya
Social: Ruben Kanya @therealestateexperiment
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.
Are you ready to level up your real estate game? In this episode of The Landlord Diaries, we sit down with Nicole Bansal, a San Diego-based investor who went from accidental landlord to a seasoned real estate strategist. Nicole shares her 3-step process for defining your buy box (buying strategy) and identifying investment properties that both appreciate in value and generate cash flow.
Nicole’s strategy led her to invest in a 4-bedroom, 2-bath hybrid property in Savannah, GA, which perfectly fits her buy box criteria—properties under $500K, in growing communities, and with strong equity potential. Tune in to learn about how Nicole is making $7,000 per month in revenue on one property, the power of mid-term and short-term rentals (MTR/STR), using AI tools like ChatGPT for city research, and how data-driven platforms like AirDNA and Furnished Finder can help pinpoint profitable neighborhoods.
0:00 Intro- Welcome to The Landlord Diaries
2:20 How do you become an accidental landlord?
3:40 Real estate mistakes lead to a clear buy box
6:50 What is a real estate buy box?
7:20 Strategic decisions when considering your buy box
9:30 3 ways Nicole breaks down her buy box
9:55 Nicole’s personal deal criteria
11:55 Use AI tools like ChatGPT to research cities that fit your strategy
12:45 Why STR/MTR hybrid properties were part of Nicole’s portfolio strategy
15:55 It’s really hard to cash flow with long term rentals, shift to mid term now
17:50 Why are you waiting to enter the market?
18:45 Deep dive on the data side: Finding the right STR/MTR property
23:15 How Nicole finds neighborhoods w/ the highest rents on Furnished Finder
27:00 Amenities can be really important so don’t skip that part of your research
28:30 When purchasing an investment property, a spreadsheet is a must
29:55 Real estate partnerships can keep you on the right track
29:50 Host Katie & Kelly share their buy box strategies
32:45 You don’t always have to do a bunch of research to get started
34:30 Nicole’s epic midterm purchase in Savannah, GA
37:00 Nicole hit the 1% rule with MTR: $7,000 in monthly revenue on one property
43:05 Katie’s most interesting tenant type yet
44:00 Nicole & Katie share a love for all things marketing
45:35 Canva’s AI tool can transform your property photos
46:30 AI prompts for your property descriptions
Website Links:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=nicole.bansal
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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