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...
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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...
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...
Imagine placing a professional athlete in furnished housing in less than 48 hours. That’s exactly what Jordan Meltzer, Co-Founder/Owner of Clubbie, has done for over 1,000 athletes nationwide, including more than 50 stays booked through Furnished Finder in the last year. In this episode of Landlord Diaries: The Monthly Rentals Podcast, we take you inside the world of athlete housing with Jordan Meltzer from Clubbie. He breaks down exactly what professional athletes look for in a midterm month...
What if your retirement plan also created passive income and peace of mind today? In this episode of Furnished Finder’s podcast, Landlord Diaries, Joie Garcia reveals how she’s built a streamlined, low-stress midterm rental portfolio—without quitting her full-time job. Based in Palm Desert, CA, Joie has mastered the art of creating systems that eliminate chaos, boost guest satisfaction, and generate repeat bookings from Canadian snowbirds, travel nurses, and relocating families. From optimizi...
Seattle is one of the top 5 U.S. cities where midterm rental demand is outpacing supply in early 2025, and today's guest is proving just how powerful room rentals can be in high-demand real estate markets. Edward Kusell-Zigelman has hosted traveling professionals, tech interns, and relocating individuals in his beautifully maintained 1920s Craftsman home. With almost two years of consistent room rental bookings through Furnished Finder and eight five-star reviews, Edward has built a reliable ...
Are you running a successful Airbnb or short-term rental business… but feeling the burnout from endless turnovers, guest messaging, and unpredictable income? You’re not alone. In this episode, we sit down with the founders of Thanks for Visiting, Sarah Karakaian & Annette Grant, who are seasoned STR operators and educators. We talk about how they’ve integrated mid-term rentals (MTRs) into their business strategy. We cover: Why experienced STR hosts are adding MTRsHow hybrid hosting ...
Is your space “too small” to rent? Think again. In this inspiring episode of Furnished Finder’s podcast, The Landlord Diaries, we prove that compact properties can deliver massive returns, especially in the monthly midterm rental space. Meet Yesenia Garkanian, a first-year host who transformed a 600 sq ft guest house on her primary residence into a profitable, family-friendly rental. 100% of her bookings come through Furnished Finder, and she's now living the landlord life she once studied. Y...
Monthly midterm rental pricing can feel like a guessing game, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of The Landlord Diaries, we dive into proven pricing strategies that help real estate investors stay competitive and profitable with their furnished monthly rentals. Our guest, Kyle Driskell, Senior Solutions Consultant at PriceLabs, brings expert insights from one of the most powerful revenue management tools in the furnished rental space. Kyle has led pricing masterclasses nationwide and...
Can you scale a rental portfolio without buying a single property? Yes—and today’s guests are living proof. Join us on The Landlord Diaries as we sit down with power couple Nate & Katie Lyon to unpack their rental arbitrage strategy for monthly midterm rentals. Katie Lyon, Marketing Director at Furnished Finder, brings over a decade of real estate and marketing experience to the conversation, while Nate adds an extensive background in marketing, operations and design. Together, they’ve bu...
If you think travel nurses are the only game in town for midterm rentals, think again! In this episode of The Landlord Diaries, we welcome Amy Fraser, co-owner of Cottage Real Estate & Rental Collection in Huntersville, North Carolina. Amy’s firm manages 11 high-end monthly rentals primarily targeting relocation tenants—a segment that’s grown 130% year-over-year. We’ll break down why limiting your strategy to healthcare professionals could leave money on the table, and how expanding to r...
What makes a midterm rental feel like home instead of just a place to crash? In this episode of The Landlord Diaries, we sit down with Madison Miller, who has stayed in 5 different Furnished Finder rentals in just one year—and owns a midterm rental herself. Madison breaks down what separates a great monthly rental from an average one, the dealbreakers that make her skip a listing, and the one thing landlords should never forget when designing a space for 30+ day tenants. She also shares the e...
Monthly furnished rentals are exploding—and savvy investors are already cashing in. In this data-packed episode of The Landlord Diaries, we sit down with Jeff Hurst, CEO of Furnished Finder and former president of VRBO, to unpack the biggest tenant trends, market opportunities, and demand signals shaping the midterm rental space in 2025. 🔥 Did you know that traveler demand in Abilene, Texas is up 400% year-over-year? That’s just the beginning. From corporate relocations to healthcare travel, ...
Want to attract high-quality tenants and boost your midterm monthly rental cash flow—without overspending on furnishings? This episode of The Landlord Diaries is your ultimate guide. We’re joined by Jennifer Zureikat, Marketing Director at Minoan, to reveal how landlords can furnish monthly rentals beautifully, affordably, and strategically. Learn how to skip the overwhelm, cut costs drastically, and even monetize your furnishings through Minoan’s unique tools—like digital showrooms an...
Are you leaving money on the table because your calendar isn’t optimized? In this episode of The Landlord Diaries, Kelly and Katie—two seasoned midterm rental pros and Furnished Finder hosts—reveal the exact strategies they use to keep over 95% occupancy across their portfolios. Whether you’re managing one unit or scaling to 10+, this episode breaks down the most impactful calendar tactics for monthly rentals and why an accurate, updated listing on Furnished Finder is the key to staying booke...
Did you know only 50% of tenants signed a lease for their last mid-term rental stay? That stat shocked us too. In this episode, we’re diving into why every landlord offering monthly furnished rentals needs a rock-solid lease agreement—and exactly how to build one that protects you and your property without overcomplicating things. We’re joined by Deborah Holstein, Chief Growth Officer at Rocket Lawyer, to break down the essentials of a great lease for mid-term rentals. Whether you’re brand n...
Are you curious about monthly stays, room rentals or how to earn while you travel? Meet Reva Lewis, a NICU nurse and seasoned traveler who has spent over eight years crisscrossing the U.S. using Furnished Finder for safe, affordable stays. With around 80% of her travels booked on Furnished Finder—including both room rentals and entire spaces—Reva knows what midterm renters prioritize, from pricing and privacy to flexible lease terms. As a travel nurse turned host, she shares insider tips on ...
How do you achieve a 12-18% cash-on-cash return with Furnished Finder? Mark Reed, founder of SURE Property Management, Development & Construction shares how he built a thriving Furnished Finder portfolio in Baltimore, MD, by revitalizing a neighborhood hosting medical professionals. Learn how I built a cashflow machine with travel nurses & Furnished Finder in this episode of Landlord Diaries. Discover how to maximize profits with this unique rental strategy! In this episode, Mark reve...
What do digital nomads really look for in a monthly furnished rental? After 2.5 years on the road, living in 10 different Furnished Finder properties, Chelsea Kimlel has seen it all—the good, the bad, and the never again. In this episode, she reveals the must-haves that make a property stand out, the common mistakes that drive tenants away, and the key listing details that stop a traveler’s scroll. From Furnished Finder search tips to messaging mistakes, lease terms to storage space, Chelsea...
What if your short-term rental faced heavy restrictions—but instead of losing income, you unlocked a high-demand niche with 90% occupancy? That’s exactly what Bella and Levi Linchenko did by leveraging Furnished Finder and midterm rental (MTR) strategies. They transformed a live-in flip into a high-performing MTR business and even used their rental income to fund a ski trip to the Alps! If you’re wondering how to attract digital nomads, traveling professionals, and retirees, this Furnished Fi...
Getting started in mid-term rentals or buying your next investment property? Whether you're a new or experienced investor, Colin Wong has cracked the code on scaling mid-term rentals across multiple markets. With 10+ MTRs and 70% of his bookings coming from Furnished Finder, Colin shares proven strategies for picking the right markets, maximizing cash flow, and managing properties remotely. Tune in to learn how he balances equity growth with cash flow, finds investor-friendly realtors, and op...
Looking for a lucrative side hustle that fits into your busy life? Discover how Lara Stuart, a registered nurse with 28 years of experience, built a successful mid-term rental arbitrage business with Furnished Finder while maintaining her W2 job and family life. In this episode of the Furnished Finder Landlord Diaries podcast, hosts Kelly Bailey & Katie Lyon dive into how Lara secured 100% of her bookings through Furnished Finder, partnered with an upscale apartment complex, and self-mana...
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...
