Landlord Diaries - The Monthly Rentals Podcast
Most landlords learn through trial and error. Landlord Diaries gives you the cheat codes for getting into monthly (mid-term) rentals and learning how they actually work.
Expert hosts Kelly Bailey and Katie Lyon reveal the secrets to finding success in the monthly rental game. They talk with real landlords who have figured it out, so you can learn real strategies on investment, property management, and building real estate income without the chaos of short-term rentals or the headaches of long-term leases.
If you've ever wondered whether monthly rentals could work for you, this is where you start. Furnished Finder is the trusted leader in the category, connecting millions of travelers with furnished 30+ day housing across the US. No booking fees, no commissions, just one low annual listing fee, and you have total control of your rental.
Your next rental strategy might be one episode away. Find recent episodes and meet Kelly and Katie at https://www.furnishedfinder.com/resources/podcast
Landlord Diaries - The Monthly Rentals Podcast
What Makes a GREAT Midterm Rental? Lessons from 5 Stays in One Year
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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 exact questions she asks landlords before booking and how those insights helped her market her own Kansas City rental like a pro.
Whether you're a real estate investor, new landlord, or curious traveler, this episode is packed with must-know strategies to increase occupancy, attract quality tenants, and optimize your listing on Furnished Finder.
📈 Get insider tips on:
- Tenant-approved amenities that make a property feel like home
- Why some landlords are losing bookings without even realizing it
- The ROI of professional photos and clear communication
- Real-world examples of how small touches = 5-star stays
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⏱️Timestamps:
0:00 Welcome to The Landlord Diaries
2:00 Renting your home while traveling: peace-of-mind passive income
3:00 Why Madison booked 3 Furnished Finder rentals in one city
4:45 What makes a rental “great” vs. just “okay”
9:45 Game-changing landlord tips from a tenant’s point of view
12:20 Madison’s two must-haves before booking any monthly stay
15:10 How Madison markets her property using guest experience insights
19:00 Traveler types you didn’t expect on Furnished Finder
20:45 Top questions every midterm tenant should ask before booking
23:30 What stops the scroll? Listings that stand out on Furnished Finder
26:25 Hosting through a tenant’s lens: Madison’s smart setup strategy
29:35 Self-managing vs. using a property manager while traveling
32:25 Who’s really booking Madison’s rental? (Not who you think!)
33:40 Madison’s #1 tip to start or upgrade your rental today
Trending Midterm Rental Resources:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources
Madison’s Listing on Furnished Finder:
https://www.furnishedfinder.com/property/545977_1
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