Landlord Diaries - The Monthly Rentals Podcast

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Landlord Diaries is a podcast all about mid-term monthly rentals and low-stress real estate investing. On the show, hosts and fellow monthly rentals landlords Kelly Bailey & Katie Lyon discuss topics like investment strategy, property management, and tips for using Furnished Finder to be a top monthly rentals landlord. By listening, you’ll walk away with creative ways to maximize your real estate investment, create passive income, as well as hear some entertaining and interesting landlord stories. Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, the trusted leader in mid-term monthly rentals. We are the go-to source for millions of travelers seeking monthly furnished housing throughout the US. Best of all, Furnished Finder never takes any booking fees or commissions, and has one simple, annual listing fee for property owners. List your property today! Visit FurnishedFinder.com to learn more.

  1. FEB 9

    Why This NPR Host Skipped Airbnb and Never Looked Back

    Why did this NPR host skip Airbnb and never look back? In this episode of Landlord Diaries, The Monthly Rentals Podcast by Furnished Finder, we sit down with Ilona Limonta-Volkova, host of NPR’s Money Memories podcast and Forbes columnist, to break down why travel nurses and other monthly rental tenants continue to be one of the most reliable and landlord friendly renter groups, especially for first time investors. From avoiding short term rental (Airbnb) regulations to attracting professional tenants who stay longer and are gentle on your property, this conversation shows why monthly rentals have become a smarter, lower stress alternative. Ilona walks through how she bought a distressed historic home, navigated financing hurdles, and discovered monthly midterm rentals through travel nurses. She explains how monthly furnished rentals helped her avoid short term rental (Airbnb) regulations, reduce tenant anxiety, and gain confidence as a first time landlord. You will hear why travel nurses and MTR tenants appealed to her as a property owner, how Furnished Finder helped her connect with quality renters, and what she learned about pricing, flexibility, and risk along the way. This episode is not about complex formulas or hype. It is a real world look at how everyday investors get started, learn the business, and build momentum one property at a time. List Your Property Now 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 2:10 Meet Ilona, NPR podcast host and finance professional 4:55 Early money lessons and how financial mindset shapes investing decisions 7:20 How one unexpected property turned Ilona into a landlord 12:45 Investor fundamentals: why entry price matters more than most people think 13:45 What happens when a property does not qualify for traditional financing 15:25 Renovation timelines, construction loans, and refinancing lessons 16:30 Discovering Furnished Finder and entering the world of monthly rentals 18:45 Why travel nurses and medical professionals stood out as ideal tenants 20:00 How monthly rentals helped reduce tenant risk for a first time landlord 22:25 Turning one home into multiple rental options during renovations 24:10 Seeing monthly rentals expand beyond travel nurses 27:50 Why monthly rentals offer flexibility and multiple exit strategies 28:45 Can a single monthly rental support real cash flow goals? 33:30 Core takeaways on pricing control, market awareness, and investor goals 35:00 Midterm vs long term rental pricing and tradeoffs 39:05 How flexibility reshaped Ilona’s view of risk and wealth building 40:05 Why open houses are one of the best learning tools for new landlords 44:45 A personal money splurge Ilona never regrets 46:00 What it has been like working with NPR Ilona’s Listings on Furnished Finder: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Ilona.Limonta 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

  2. FEB 2

    Market Data Every Property Owner Needs to See: Inside the AirDNA Report

    Monthly rentals are no longer a niche real estate strategy. In this episode of Landlord Diaries, Furnished Finder CEO Jeff Hurst joins Katie Lyon and Kelly Bailey to unpack the first-ever data-backed report on the rapid rise of monthly rentals, created in partnership with AirDNA. Whether you're a short-term rental host, long-term landlord, or new investor looking for better cash flow and less turnover, this episode reveals why monthly midterm rentals are outpacing short-term rental growth, how cities across the U.S. are seeing explosive demand, and why monthly rentals now make up 19% of the total rental market. Plus, we explore: Why investors are shifting to midterm rentals in the 2026 marketUse Furnished Finder’s free Market Insights tool to validate demand in your areaMonthly rentals are earning STR-level returns with half the effortWhy 65% of Furnished Finder landlords are only on one platformStay to the end for a fun conversation with CEO Jeff Hurst where we dig into leadership lessons, big bets that paid off, and where he’d buy his own midterm rental. 📥 Download the free report: www.furnishedfinder.com/resources/monthly-rental-market-trends-report 📊 Research your market now with Market Insights: www.furnishedfinder.com/stats 🎯 List your property (use code LLD10 for $10 off): www.furnishedfinder.com/list-your-property ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 Welcome to Landlord Diaries, the Monthly Rentals Podcast 1:45 Key takeaways from the AirDNA & Furnished Finder Monthly Rentals Report 4:25 Why AirDNA’s data was the perfect partner for this industry-first report 6:00 Why monthly rentals are growing faster than short-term rentals 7:55 Hotels are investing big in monthly rental inventory 8:45 Monthly rentals now make up 19% of the entire rental market 11:00 What’s driving nationwide growth in monthly furnished rentals 13:30 Two macro trends fueling the midterm rental boom 15:20 Real landlord case study: Who’s actually staying in monthly rentals 17:00 What this shift means for the average landlord 18:00 Jeff Hurst’s advice: “Invest in what you know” 18:55 How to validate midterm demand with Furnished Finder’s Market Insights 21:00 Monthly rentals are officially mainstream: what that means for investors 23:25 20% of Furnished Finder listings are room rentals 24:00 What the data says about ideal property sizes for monthly rentals 26:55 Comparing monthly and short-term rentals: revenue, effort, and returns 30:45 The real booking window for monthly rentals 33:50 Midterm rental case studies from across the U.S. 34:50 Top 20 fastest-growing cities for monthly rentals 36:35 Why Abilene, TX is the fastest-growing midterm rental market 38:25 Why rental arbitrage works so well for midterm strategies 38:45 How Furnished Finder stands apart as the go-to platform for monthly stays 42:20 Rapid Fire with Jeff Hurst: Advice, dream market, and CEO insights 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.

    52 min

  3. JAN 19

    An Agent’s Secret Weapon: House Hacking, Midterm Rentals & Furnished Finder

    Are you a real estate investor, agent, or house hacker looking for better cash flow and lower tenant drama? In this episode of Landlord Diaries, we sit down with Ryan Long, an Oregon-based Keller Williams broker and midterm rental pro who’s using Furnished Finder to create serious income and real estate deal flow. This episode also touches on how to be a landlord in such a market. Ryan shares what he wishes he knew before listing on Furnished Finder, how he leverages house hacking to acquire and optimize rentals, and why midterm rentals are the main strategy that makes sense in high-cost markets. You’ll hear real examples of client deals saved by midterm rentals, insider tips on tenant demand, AI tools that improve your listings instantly, and why agents should stop sleeping on monthly furnished housing. If you’re trying to scale your rental business or just get one smart deal off the ground, this episode will open your eyes to the massive opportunity in monthly rentals. List Your Property Now on Furnished Finder: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/list-your-property (Use code LLD10 for $10 off new listings) ⏱️Timestamps: 0:00 Meet today’s guest: broker, investor, and house hacker Ryan Long 2:10 Ryan’s path from finance to real estate and investing 3:50 Why Ryan started with monthly midterm rentals 5:25 A look inside Ryan’s house hacking portfolio and strategies 7:40 The biggest surprise about midterm rentals? The nonstop demand 9:10 Why monthly rentals are a win for real estate clients in transition 11:15 The “Cat Lady” story: How Ryan’s MTR solved a listing challenge 12:45 Why today’s real estate market makes midterm rentals a must-have strategy 15:25 The most common tenant types using Furnished Finder 16:35 What to look for in a property if you want to start with MTRs 20:35 How house hacking + MTR can turn “bad deals” into big wins 25:15 Helping your real estate clients transition into monthly rentals 26:25 Lessons Ryan wishes he knew before getting started with Furnished Finder 27:30 The untapped opportunity for real estate agents in the MTR space 28:30 Why Ryan says “don’t even start” without Furnished Finder 29:20 Round Table: Lessons learned, booking windows, and setup hacks Trending Midterm Rental Resources: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources Ryan’s Listings on Furnished Finder: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=ryan.long79 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.

    43 min

  4. JAN 5

    The Tenant Type No One Talks About… But Is Exploding on Furnished Finder

    Insurance midterm rentals (iMTR) are one of the most profitable and purpose-driven niches in real estate investing. In this episode of Landlord Diaries, we sit down with Jason and Jaclyn McClure, co-founders of Vetted Homes, to uncover how they've built a thriving business around housing displaced families through insurance-paid monthly rentals. You’ll learn why iMTR falls within Furnished Finder’s fastest-growing tenant type (185% YoY growth), how to analyze a potential iMTR property, how to price correctly, work with insurance companies, and the truth about tenant screening. We also cover why rental arbitrage can be a powerful tool for testing new markets and what actually makes an ideal iMTR home. Whether you’re a real estate investor looking for consistent cash flow, a new landlord, or exploring rental arbitrage, this episode will show you why iMTR might be your most rewarding strategy yet. 🎯 Highlights: iMTR 101: What it is and why it's boomingReal-life success stories and heartfelt impactKey differences between iMTR, STR, and LTRWhat insurance companies look for in a rentalThe iMTR booking process and lease structure List Your Property Now on Furnished Finder: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/list-your-property (Use code LLD10 for $10 off new listings) Timestamps: 0:00 Welcome to The Landlord Diaries: Meet Kelly, Katie, and the iMTR Experts 3:00 iMTR Explained: What Are Insurance Midterm Rentals? 3:55 Inside Jason & Jackie’s Nationwide iMTR Portfolio 5:20 How Rental Arbitrage Helps You Test Properties and Build Fast 10:05 The iMTR “Aha Moment” That Changed Their Real Estate Strategy Forever 14:30 Finding iMTR Hotspots: Which Markets Work Best? 17:10 Does Age of the Property or Neighborhood Affect Bookings? 19:15 The Ideal iMTR Property: What Insurance Families Actually Need 21:50 How to Price an iMTR: Real Strategies for Maximum Returns 24:15 Booking an Insurance Stay: Working with Adjusters, Agencies, and Lease Matchers 28:15 How Leases Work with Relocation Companies and Insurance Agencies 30:30 Should You Screen iMTR Tenants? The Pros and Cons 38:00 Why iMTR Can Be the Most Meaningful Investment You’ll Make 41:00 Rapid Fire: Lessons Learned, Top Furnishings, and Using AI in iMTR 49:00 Learn More About Vetted Homes and How to Get Involved Trending Midterm Rental Resources: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources Guest’s Listings on Furnished Finder: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Jaclyn.McClure 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.

    52 min

  5. 12/08/2025

    From $925 to $2,500 Per Month: The Powerful Impact of Midterm Rentals

    When long-term rentals stopped making sense, Cameron Carrozza pivoted to monthly (midterm) rentals and the numbers speak for themselves. In this episode, you'll learn how Cam went from collecting $925 in monthly rent to bringing in $2,500 for one unit by converting his duplexes into fully furnished midterm rentals. With six properties on Furnished Finder and average guest stays of 9–10 months, Cam shares how he hit the 1% rule (and beyond), the types of guests he loves hosting, and how he built a high-cashflow, low-maintenance real estate business. Whether you're a seasoned landlord or just thinking about your first rental, this episode is packed with real numbers, smart strategies, and inspiring stories including the exact ROI Cam got from furnishing one unit and how he tested a brand-new market with just one listing and zero furniture. 🔗 List Your Property on Furnished Finder: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/list-your-property (Use code LLD10 for $10 off new listings) ⏱️ Time Stamps: 0:00 Welcome to Landlord Diaries, The Monthly Rentals Podcast 2:45 How Cam went from California to 7 duplexes in small-town America 6:05 When long-term rentals stop cash flowing, what’s next? 8:30 Hitting (and exceeding) the 1% rule with monthly rentals 10:00 Is furnishing worth it? How to calculate ROI 11:45 Why safe neighborhoods matter to midterm tenants 13:20 What size homes convert best to MTR? 13:55 Can studios work for monthly rentals? Cam shares a surprise win 15:15 How to spot a great investment deal 17:00 Cam’s average stay length and who he loves to host 18:50 How Furnished Finder became a key part of his strategy 20:35 Advice for getting started with monthly rentals 21:40 Testing markets on Furnished Finder when data is limited 24:25 The underrated power of being the only listing in town 25:50 Why you should list every unit separately on Furnished Finder 26:40 How MTRs compare to long-term rentals 27:55 Property Management: Long-term vs mid-term 31:15 Remote property management tips that keep things simple 35:15 Cam’s process for leases, screening, and renewals 37:20 Cam’s best advice for first-time monthly rental hosts 39:50 Rapid Fire: If your property had a theme song 📍 Explore Monthly Rental Resources: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources 🛏️ Cam’s Listings on Furnished Finder: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=cameron.carrozza 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.

    44 min

  6. 11/24/2025

    Debunking the 8 Biggest Lies About Midterm Rentals

    What if everything you think you know about monthly (midterm) rentals is wrong? In this episode of Landlord Diaries, we welcome Miguel del Mazo, a physician turned investor with six high-performing monthly rentals on Furnished Finder. Miguel skipped both short-term and long-term rentals entirely and jumped straight into the mid-term game. His results? 93% occupancy, low-maintenance tenants, and a business model that supports both his community and his family. From the ROI on different property sizes to how to handle pet policies and utilities, Miguel helps us bust the most common myths keeping real estate investors from entering the monthly rental space. Whether you’re new to real estate or looking for a smarter, scalable strategy, this episode is packed with insights that could change how you invest. Ready to rethink real estate and learn how to use Furnished Finder to grow your cash flow with confidence? List your property on Furnished Finder: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/list-your-property (Use code LLD10 for $10 off new listings) Time Stamps 0:00 Intro to Landlord Diaries, The Monthly Rentals Podcast 2:30 Why Miguel skipped short-term and long-term rentals completely 4:10 Inside Miguel’s monthly rental portfolio 5:30 How a career-ending injury led Miguel to real estate 6:20 Myth 1: You must own property to invest in MTR 8:50 Myth 2: Is Furnished Finder just for travel nurses? 11:10 Myth 3: Monthly rentals are seasonal and hard to plan for 12:25 Understanding the booking window and how to hit 90%+ occupancy 16:05 Myth 4: Tenants constantly call with maintenance issues 19:10 Myth 5: Pets destroy rental properties 22:40 Myth 6: You need a certain type of property to succeed 24:50 Is ROI different for small vs. large monthly rentals? 26:00 How to use FurnishedFinder.com/stats and market trends to invest smarter 29:10 Myth 7: Furnishing is expensive and hard to recover 33:00 Myth 8: Tenants will run up your utility bills 35:30 How to structure competitive and protective security deposits 36:10 The purpose behind Miguel’s monthly rental business Trending Monthly Rental Resources: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources Miguel’s Listings on Furnished Finder: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Miguel.del.Mazo 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

  7. 11/10/2025

    $2,500 Monthly Profit From His OWN Home!

    Could you be sitting on a hidden income stream? In this episode of Landlord Diaries, The Monthly Rentals Podcast, we sit down with Denver-based real estate investor and landlord Andre Galaviz, who shares how he turned his basement into a midterm rental bringing in over $2,500 in monthly profit without buying a new property. With rising interest rates and housing affordability tightening, Andre’s story is a must-hear for anyone looking to house hack, maximize a current mortgage, or start cash flowing without acquiring a second home. Tune in to hear how he converted his single-family home into a functional duplex, financed the remodel with a HELOC, and leveraged Furnished Finder to attract high-quality tenants all while living upstairs with his family. Andre breaks down: What types of tenants he's attracting (spoiler: it's not just travel nurses!)How room rentals (co-living) and house hacking can help offset today’s high interest ratesWhy monthly furnished rentals are the perfect complement to or replacement for short-term and long-term strategies  List Your Property Now on Furnished Finder: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/list-your-property (Use code LLD10 for $10 off new listings)   🕒 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Welcome to The Landlord Diaries 2:25 Why house hacking is a game-changing strategy 3:00 Turning a single-family home into two income-producing units 3:55 Tax and appreciation benefits of living in your investment 4:45 Why Andre converted instead of purchasing a new property 5:45 Leveraging low interest rates with creative rental strategies 7:50 Using house hacking to scale your portfolio 9:15 How to plan your layout when house hacking with a family 12:20 Using a HELOC to finance a basement remodel 14:00 Marketing different unit sizes effectively on Furnished Finder 16:20 How mid-term income shifted Andre’s long-term family goals 17:35 Why monthly midterm rentals pair perfectly with house hacking 20:00 Common tenant types: relocations, remodelers, and digital nomads 21:00 Andre’s favorite Furnished Finder tools for new landlords 23:00 How rent payments work through Furnished Finder 23:50 Encouragement for those with untapped income potential 26:10 Midterm monthly rentals as the ideal entry point for new landlords 27:20 The first step Andre recommends to get started 28:45 Rapid Fire: Favorite tools, co-living surprises, and more Guest’s Listings on Furnished Finder:  https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Andre.Galaviz 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.

    33 min

  8. 10/27/2025

    Midterm Rentals: The Wins, Mistakes, and 2x Revenue Increase You Didn’t See Coming

    What do you do when your 7plex turns into a total nightmare, think evictions, broken windows and a renovation budget that ballooned from $250K to over $530K? If you’re Megan Ahern, you pivot… and that pivot changed everything. In this episode of Furnished Finder’s podcast, Landlord Diaries, Megan shares how switching to monthly midterm rentals through Furnished Finder helped her take long-term rents that were around $950 per unit and push them to $1,950, more than double, while achieving less than 5% vacancy and drastically improving tenant quality. She breaks down: What Megan got right and totally wrong with monthly midterm rentalsWhy monthly mid-term tenants are lighter on your property than long-term tenantsHow she uses Furnished Finder’s Market Insights tool to evaluate new deals across the countryAnd how to avoid double bookings with one simple calendar strategyWhether you’re managing one unit or multiple, you’ll walk away with practical tips for increasing your rental income, reducing stress, and building a more sustainable investment strategy. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Welcome to The Landlord Diaries 1:45 How Megan's 7plex from hell led her to the midterm rental model 3:20 Making the portfolio shift: LTRs just couldn’t cash flow like MTRs 4:50 Comparing STR, MTR, and LTR: Why midterm wins on tenant quality and vacancy 7:35 Ideal property types and locations for midterm rental success 8:55 Megan’s formula for analyzing deals with Furnished Finder’s Market Insights 10:40 Remote management is easy with monthly tenants and a solid system 12:20 Megan’s first midterm rental booked in 1 day 14:15 Calendar tip: Prevent double bookings with this communication strategy 16:00 Set your rental calendar up for monthly success 17:40 Booking strategy: How much vacancy is too much between bookings? 22:00 Round Table Discussion: Should you accept bookings far in advance? 25:30 When emergencies hit: Moving tenants mid-stay to avoid the chaos 27:35 Furnishing advice from a pro who stages 100+ homes a year 31:05 Is a remodel worth it for MTRs? Megan's $15K experiment 33:10 Balancing real estate and kids: What Megan and Katie got right (and wrong) 37:00 Final tips for getting started in midterm rentals 📸 Pro Tip: Your listing photos and first impression matter. Want to attract high-quality tenants fast? Invest in professional photos and make your space shine. 💬 Let us know in the comments: What did you learn the hard way in your monthly midterm rental journey? 🎙️ Subscribe for more real estate investor interviews, MTR strategies, and tools to help you live your best landlord life with Furnished Finder. #MonthlyRentlals #MidtermRentals #FurnishedFinder #RealEstateInvesting #CashFlow #MTR #RealEstatePodcast 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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Landlord Diaries is a podcast all about mid-term monthly rentals and low-stress real estate investing. On the show, hosts and fellow monthly rentals landlords Kelly Bailey & Katie Lyon discuss topics like investment strategy, property management, and tips for using Furnished Finder to be a top monthly rentals landlord. By listening, you’ll walk away with creative ways to maximize your real estate investment, create passive income, as well as hear some entertaining and interesting landlord stories. Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, the trusted leader in mid-term monthly rentals. We are the go-to source for millions of travelers seeking monthly furnished housing throughout the US. Best of all, Furnished Finder never takes any booking fees or commissions, and has one simple, annual listing fee for property owners. List your property today! Visit FurnishedFinder.com to learn more.

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