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Struggling to get bookings for your monthly midterm rental? Your listing looks great. So why aren’t the inquiries turning into bookings? Kelly Bailey has six years of tenure on Furnished Finder, eight midterm rentals, and hosts the Landlord Diaries podcast. She’s also part of the Furnished Finder team. In this Listing Lab, she audits Tatiana’s two bedroom condo in San Jose, California, and walks through the messaging habits that turn warm leads into signed leases: reply speed, personalization, lead tracking, showing requests, and the follow-up cadence most landlords skip. Kelly also breaks down the difference between booking inquiries, direct messages, and housing requests, how the Fast Responder tag boosts your listing in search, and why the way you communicate signals the kind of landlord you’ll be once a tenant moves in. This is part one of a two-part series. Part 2 goes live November 6th on our Listing Lab playlist and covers why potential tenants may choose another space: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9FCi0VccONuYoBO1g7X691h3gUzjbnE9 Chapters 0:00 Listing Lab introduction 0:15 Today’s question: “I get a high volume of booking inquiries but many of them do not follow through or any reason.” 0:38 Two main topics: messaging best practices & listing blockers 0:55 Your reply time needs to be within 24 hours 1:33 Furnished Finder rewards fast responders 2:05 Make sure to set up your notifications 2:25 The difference in messages and tenant leads 4:20 Tips for templates & personalized messages 7:00 Stay organized with your leads and follow up 7:45 Working multiple leads at once is ok 8:25 Take a video of your property to share 9:20 Communication follow up tips 9:50 You can learn from missed bookings 10:10 Part 2: Why potential tenants may choose another space Want your listing considered for the Listing Lab series? Drop your Furnished Finder property ID in the comments. Want to list your furnished property or find midterm housing? Visit https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ Subscribe for more midterm rental tips from real landlords in the field. TAGS: real estate investing, midterm rental, midterm rental landlord, furnished rental tips, furnished finder, furnished finder listing lab, how to respond to rental inquiries, convert rental inquiries, rental messaging templates, furnished finder fast responder, travel nurse housing, midterm rental setup, rental property tips, landlord tips, Kelly Bailey furnished finder, midterm rental landlord tips 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.

Two habits separate midterm rental landlords who book consistently on Furnished Finder from landlords who don't: reply speed and calendar accuracy. Katie Lyon is a mid term rental landlord and part of the Furnished Finder team. In this video, she shows you exactly how to do both better, the fast-reply template system that works even when you have a day job, and why a stale calendar quietly costs you bookings and search visibility. The faster you reply and the more current your calendar, the more visible your listing becomes. Visibility drives inquiries. Inquiries drive bookings. Bookings drive your revenue. Want to list your furnished property or find midterm housing? Visit https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ Subscribe for more midterm rental tips from real landlords in the field. Click this link for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4b1bB8evxU TAGS: real estate investing, midterm rental, midterm rental landlord, furnished rental tips, furnished finder, how to respond to rental inquiries, furnished finder calendar, rental response time, travel nurse housing, midterm rental setup, rental property tips, landlord tips, how to get more bookings, remote worker housing, midterm rental landlord tips, Katie Lyon furnished finder Chapters 00:00 The 2 Habits That Book More Rentals 00:23 Meet Katie Lyon 00:43 The 1-2 Hour Reply Rule 00:47 What to Do With Overnight Inquiries 00:51 The Busy Landlord Reality 00:59 Turn On Push Notifications 01:06 Build a Fast Reply Template 01:10 The 90-Second Acknowledgment Reply 01:28 Save Templates in Your Inbox 01:35 The 24-Hour Response Deadline 01:45 How a Slow Reply Penalizes Your Search Rank 02:01 What Your Calendar Signals to Tenants 02:05 How Furnished Finder Matches Travelers 02:09 The Cost of Wrong Availability 02:24 Make Calendar Updates a Habit 02:29 What Counts as a Blocking Event 02:41 How Your Next Available Date Is Calculated 02:52 Why Reply Speed and Calendar Drive Revenue 03:10 Your 2 Action Steps Today 03:23 Write and Save Your Reply Scripts 03:42 The Impact on Your Midterm Rental Business 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.

Short term rental slow season doesn't have to mean an empty or unpredictable calendar. STR expert Stacey St. John shares how she adds midterm rentals in the slow season to cover costs and build a furnished rental business that earns all year. Landlord Diaries hosts Kelly Bailey and Katie Lyon talk with Stacey, a short term rental coach who turned $50,000 into a 7-figure real estate portfolio in just a few short years. She runs her Myrtle Beach rentals as short term stays 8 months of the year and switches 85% of her short term rentals to midterm 4 months of the year. What you'll learn in this episode: Why buying an STR at the end of high season is risky without reservesHow mid term rentals helped Stacey cover costs in slow seasonWhy pricing and calendar management make or break a hybrid strategyHow one $500 weekend booking can block a $3,500 monthly stayWhy slow season reviews carry more weight and how to protect themWho books monthly rentals in a beach market off seasonWhy responsiveness beats expensive amenities for five-star reviewsThe mindset habits behind growing a $2 million portfolio from $50K According to the Furnished Finder and AirDNA monthly rentals report, demand for monthly rentals grew 2x faster than short term rentals over the last five years, and turnover and cleaning costs drop 60 to 70% per tenancy. This episode is for Airbnb and VRBO hosts facing seasonal vacancy, regulated STR hosts looking for a pivot, long term landlords seeking more cash flow, new landlords, retirees exploring a side hustle, and investors building passive income. Furnished Finder connects landlords directly with traveling nurses, relocating families, snowbirds and other monthly renters. No middleman, no booking fees or commissions.  List Your Property on Furnished Finder: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/list-your-property Use code LLD10 for $10 off new listings. Chapters: 0:00 Welcome to Landlord Diaries, The Monthly Rentals Podcast 0:50 How Stacey became an accidental landlord 2:10 Why she pivoted from long term to short term rentals 2:45 Year one STR lesson: purchase timing and reserves 4:00 Year one vs year two: what midterm rentals changed 5:20 How midterm rentals cover costs in slow season 6:15 Pricing and calendar management for STR and MTR 8:20 When mid term isn't the right fit for owners 8:45 What STR hosts miss about mid term rentals 11:00 Monthly rental demand is growing 2x faster than STR 11:45 How Stacey uses PriceLabs and data to run rentals 12:20 Protect reviews by tracking local projects 14:35 How STR and MTR guests view maintenance differently 15:40 Why slow season reviews carry more weight 16:40 Setting boundaries with with your guests 18:15 Who books monthly rentals in the off season 19:00 Does your hosting style change from STR to MTR? 20:20 The STR amenity myth and what guests really need 21:30 Most guest issues are solved by being heard 22:00 Are welcome gifts worth the cost? 23:20 The mindset behind a $2M portfolio built from $50K 26:55 How Stacey's first year became her biggest growth moment 29:00 You won't win every deal, but you'll always learn 30:50 Know your weaknesses to grow your rental business 31:55 How Furnished Finder and STR Sisterhood empower women 35:40 Don't be embarrassed by mistakes, others learn from them 36:20 How to connect with Stacey St. John 36:50 Rapid fire: best advice, slow season must, American dream Trending Monthly Midterm Rental Resources: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources Meet your hosts Kelly Bailey & Katie Lyon, plus catch up on past episodes: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/resources/podcast Topics covered: short term rental slow season, mid term rentals, hybrid rental strategy, Airbnb off season, snowbird rentals, Myrtle Beach rentals, calendar management, guest reviews, passive income 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.

Why isn’t this 3 bedroom home booking? Kelly Bailey has six years of tenure on Furnished Finder, eight midterm rentals running at over 90% occupancy, and hosts the Landlord Diaries podcast. She’s also part of the Furnished Finder team. In this Listing Lab, she audits Angela’s 3 bed, 2 bath home near Mall of America in Minnesota and walks through the fixes that could turn around a listing that hasn’t booked since July.  Kelly also breaks down why relocating families are the fastest-growing tenant type on Furnished Finder, how to view your listing through their eyes, and why the Damage Protection Plan can open the door to kid/pet-friendly stays. List your furnished property or find midterm housing, visit https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ More on the Damage Protection Plan: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/blog/damage-protection-plan-a-simple-way-to-protect-your-property Subscribe for more midterm rental tips from real landlords in the field. Want your listing considered for the Listing Lab series? Fill out this form. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZMGLVSJ Click this link for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlqlMAYl1JQ Chapters 00:00 Relocating Families Are Surging on Furnished Finder 00:18 Meet Kelly and Today’s Minnesota Listing 01:03 Who Actually Rents a 3-Bedroom Midterm 01:51 Richfield Market Insights and Tenant Types 02:24 Searching the Listing as a Relocating Family 03:00 Why Your Calendar Must Stay Accurate 03:52 Photos That Sell to Families 04:26 Backyard Upgrades That Win Family Bookings 06:34 How Reviews Build Trust Early On 07:55 Reorder Your Interior Photos the Right Way 09:32 Writing a Stronger Title and Positioning 11:39 Pet Rules and Deposit Advice 13:33 Landlord Profile Tips and Your Homework TAGS: real estate investing, midterm rental, midterm rental landlord, furnished rental tips, furnished finder, furnished finder listing lab, relocating family rental, 3 bedroom midterm rental, midterm rental photos, damage protection plan, travel nurse housing, midterm rental setup, rental property tips, landlord tips, Mall of America rental, Kelly Bailey furnished finder, midterm rental landlord tips 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.

Pricing your midterm rental is one of the hardest parts of being a landlord, and most landlords get it wrong in one of three ways. Katie Lyon has 13 midterm rentals in her portfolio and is part of the Furnished Finder team. In this video, she breaks down three signs your rental pricing is off, how to spot the signs in your Furnished Finder dashboard, and the Market Insights data landlords should check before touching their price. Pricing isn't a one-and-done decision. It's a conversation between your listing and the market. Check the signs, adjust one variable at a time, and watch what happens. Want to list your furnished property or find midterm housing?  Visit https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ Subscribe for more midterm rental tips from real landlords in the field. Watch this link for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbzAhxGBN4g Chapters 00:00 Why Pricing Is So Hard 00:25 Meet Katie Lyon 00:30 Pricing Isn't One and Done 00:40 The 3 Signs Your Rate Is Off 00:43 Sign 1: You're Overpriced 00:48 High Views, Low Inquiries 00:52 Where to Check Listing Performance 01:20 When Your Deposit Is the Problem 01:26 The Damage Protection Plan Alternative 01:34 Sign 2: You're Underpriced 01:41 Why Booking Out Fast Is a Warning 01:50 Raise Your Rate 10 Percent and Test 01:57 Sign 3: Priced Right, Listed Wrong 02:06 Highlight Your Best Amenities 02:12 Photograph Your Workspace 02:25 Fix the Listing Before the Price 02:28 Check Market Insights First 02:34 Where to Find Real Market Data 02:52 Stop Pricing on Gut Feelings 02:58 Pricing Is a Market Conversation 03:07 Track Inquiry Rate and Booking Speed 03:09 Change One Variable at a Time 03:14 Your Action Step This Week TAGS: real estate investing, midterm rental, midterm rental landlord, furnished rental tips, furnished finder, how to price a midterm rental, rental pricing strategy, furnished finder market insights, damage protection plan, travel nurse housing, midterm rental setup, rental property tips, landlord tips, remote worker housing, midterm rental landlord tips, landlord advice  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.

They booked one month on Furnished Finder to escape the Arizona heat. Thirty days later, this Phoenix family was planning to move to the Pacific Northwest, and list their own home as a monthly rental. Nick and Danielle Golden walk landlords through the exact 30 day relocation test drive they ran, from their Furnished Finder search to the moment they realized they were making a life decision, not taking a vacation. Relocating families are now Furnished Finder's fastest growing tenant segment. More than doubled year over year in 2025, they represent 20% of overall tenant demand and rising. In this episode of Landlord Diaries, hosts Kelly Bailey and Katie Lyon get insider access to what these tenants actually need from your listing, why they book, and what wins the booking over the competition. If you own a midterm rental, monthly rental, furnished rental, or you are considering listing your property on Furnished Finder, this is the tenant type you need to understand. Landlords learn what relocating families search for and what makes a tenant reply to your housing request. You will also hear how Nick and Danielle are turning their scouting trip into a landlord strategy of their own, planning to list their Gilbert, Arizona home on Furnished Finder during the move. This is the traveler to landlord full circle moment that shows why remote work, midterm rentals, and monthly stays are reshaping how families relocate and how landlords earn. List Your Property on Furnished Finder: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/list-your-property Use code LLD10 for $10 off new listings. Chapters 0:00 Welcome to Landlord Diaries 1:00 Why Furnished Finder over Airbnb for a month long stay 2:25 How many landlords they messaged and what won the booking 3:10 The housing request feature that flipped their search 4:00 Average book to stay window for midterm rentals 4:30 How they picked their Seattle neighborhood 5:40 Landlord pro tip: update your calendar 6:10 What personalized landlord replies signal to tenants 6:55 How to attract relocating families to your rental 7:50 Families want comfortable, not luxury 9:00 A summer escape becomes a relocation playbook 12:20 Should you rent before you buy? The scouting month 15:15 No booking fees like Airbnb and Vrbo 17:00 The listing detail that sealed the booking 19:40 Red flags and green flags in a listing 22:05 A family of 4 chose a one bedroom for the month 22:55 What it was like living on the same property as the landlord 26:30 Grandparents as a relocating tenant segment 27:25 Visualize your tenant in your space 29:00 Don't forget these photos in your listing 31:00 What the Goldens will highlight in their own listing 31:50 Why Furnished Finder is a relocation asset 32:25 Manipulate the housing market with Furnished Finder 35:35 Landlord tips for getting started in midterm rentals 37:00 Renting month to month while selling the property 37:35 The doors Furnished Finder opened for this family 39:00 Rapid fire: American dream, monthly stay surprises 45:40 Damage Protection Plan for relocating families 46:25 Team Seattle or Team Portland? Comment below 47:35 Action items: Market Insights and listing spot check Trending Monthly Midterm Rental Resources: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources Meet your hosts Kelly Bailey and Katie Lyon, plus catch up on past episodes: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/resources/podcast Place the Goldens stayed: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/property/769427_1 Damage Protection Plan details: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/blog?q=damage+protection Topics covered: midterm rentals, monthly rentals, furnished rentals, Furnished Finder, relocating tenants, remote work, scouting trip, housing request, listing tips, deposit strategy, damage protection plan, Market Insights, Pacific Northwest, Seattle, Portland, real estate investing, rental income, side hustle, financial freedom 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.

Is your Furnished Finder listing invisible in search? Kelly Bailey has five years of tenure on Furnished Finder, eight listings running at over 90% occupancy year after year, and hosts the Landlord Diaries podcast. She's also part of the Furnished Finder team. In this Listing Lab, she audits a real 2-bed 2-bath listing in Gainesville, Florida, and walks through the pricing, photos, amenities, ranking and fee opportunities that any landlord can apply to their own listing today. Kelly breaks down how the Fast Responder tag works, why pet-friendly matters more than most landlords realize in this market, and how the Damage Protection Plan can replace a high deposit and keep your listing competitive. Furnished Finder Pricing Worksheet: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/blog/how-to-price-your-furnished-rental-a-landlords-guide Damage Protection Plan Options: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/blog/damage-protection-plan-for-landlords Want your listing considered for the Listing Lab series?  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZMGLVSJ List your furnished property or find midterm housing: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ Click this link for the full video experience:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZXKDf-Xqi4 Subscribe for more midterm rental tips from real landlords in the field. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Listing Lab 00:38 Today's Gainesville Listing Breakdown 01:07 Market Snapshot and Pricing Strategy 02:38 Photo Audit and Refresh Opportunities 05:12 Photo Best Practices Every Listing Needs 06:17 The Amenities Strategy That Wins 08:06 The Fast Responder Ranking Boost 09:27 Low Fees and the Damage Protection Plan 10:43 Your Listing Lab Homework TAGS: real estate investing, midterm rental, midterm rental landlord, furnished rental tips, furnished finder, furnished finder listing lab, furnished finder fast responder, how to rank higher on furnished finder, midterm rental photos, damage protection plan, travel nurse housing, midterm rental setup, rental property tips, landlord tips, Kelly Bailey furnished finder, midterm rental landlord tips 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.

As of September 15, Airbnb service fees moved to a flat 15.5% commission on the host side, and the old fee break for long stays over 30 days is effectively gone. Katie Lyon is a midterm rental landlord with 13 units listed on both Airbnb and Furnished Finder, and she's part of the Furnished Finder team. In this video, she walks through the real math on a typical midterm stay, why raising your rate 15.5% still loses you money, and what this change means for landlords running both platforms. Katie also covers why cleaning fees and pet fees need to be adjusted (not just your nightly rate), how guest discounts on pricing affects longer stays, and what Furnished Finder CEO Jeff Hurst predicts is coming next for Vrbo. Want to list your furnished property or find midterm housing? Visit https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ Subscribe for more midterm rental tips from real landlords in the field. Click this link for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xol7dYS3pUU Chapters 00:00 The Airbnb Fee Change Explained 00:32 Inside the New Flat 15.5% Commission 01:16 The Math on a Typical Midterm Stay 02:29 Why Raising Your Rate 15.5% Isn't Enough 03:38 Raising Rates and Handling Price Discounts 04:44 Why Furnished Finder Books 80% of Katie's Tenants 05:09 How Tight Tenant Budgets Change the Math 05:54 What's Coming Next for Vrbo and Airbnb 06:28 Your Take on the Fee Change TAGS: real estate investing, midterm rental, midterm rental landlord, furnished rental tips, furnished finder, airbnb host fees, airbnb 15.5 percent commission, airbnb vs furnished finder, airbnb pricing change, travel nurse housing, midterm rental setup, rental property tips, landlord tips, vrbo fees, midterm rental landlord tips, Katie Lyon furnished finder 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.

Ruben Galindo more than doubled his rent by converting all four of his long-term rentals to midterm rentals. His very first conversion went from $1,725 a month to $3,995, and he spent under $6,000 to furnish the property. In this episode of Landlord Diaries, Ruben walks us through exactly how he made the switch, what it cost, and how he now guides his real estate clients through the same decision. Ruben is a San Antonio investor who has spent 33 years in law enforcement and around a decade owning rental properties and working as a licensed real estate agent. He proves you don't have to quit your day job to build a profitable midterm rental portfolio. If you own long-term rentals and feel like you're leaving money on the table, this episode is for you. Ruben breaks down the furnishing myths that scare landlords away, why insurance and relocation tenants are integral parts of the midterm market, and how he focuses on midterm but fills the gaps with short term to keep his calendar optimized between stays. In this episode: The Furnished Finder Market Insights tool for pricing your rentalWhy construction workers and displaced insurance tenants are ideal midterm guestsAim for $7 to $10 per square foot when furnishing a midterm rentalHow to self-manage a midterm rental with a full-time W-2 jobWhy every long-term landlord should reconsider this strategy before placing another long term tenant Whether you're a long-term landlord chasing more cash flow, a short-term host tired of the hospitality grind, a retiree exploring a side income, or a real estate investor pursuing financial independence, Ruben's story shows that converting to midterm is less expensive and less risky than most landlords assume. List Your Property on Furnished Finder: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/list-your-property Use code LLD10 for $10 off new listings Chapters 0:00 Welcome to Landlord Diaries 0:40 Ruben doubled his profit with midterm rentals 1:50 Real example: $1,725 to $3,995 with MTR 3:20 What makes Ruben choose to convert a property 4:50 Relocation and insurance stays in vacation areas 5:30 Market Insights: let the MTR data speak 6:30 Ruben's 3rd and 4th long term to MTR conversion 8:10 Why construction crews make great MTR tenants 9:40 Biggest difference between midterm and short term tenants 11:20 Aim for $7 to $10 per sqft when furnishing 12:20 What matters in an MTR vs a short term rental 16:30 MTR hacks: flex rooms, room rentals, king beds 19:00 How long it takes to secure a midterm tenant 22:20 Hybrid STR/MTR strategy: pick your priority 25:35 Self-managing an MTR with a full time job 27:30 Find a real estate agent who is investor savvy 28:55 Tips to convert your LTR to MTR in the next 60 days 32:15 Rapid Fire: independence, splurges, and MTR myths Ruben's Listings on Furnished Finder: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?id=210b24f-4b7a-a03-ab0-e7c41c What you need in a midterm rental: https://assets.ctfassets.net/8rvbu1uw8lem/4pKVOxeFmg0umMHL2vclew/0cfaabe735029d6f5181bb20cdf26aa6/Monthly_Rental_Essentials_Checklist_-Minoan-Furnished_Finder-.pdf Topics covered: midterm rentals, long term to midterm conversion, Furnished Finder, real estate investing, insurance housing, relocation tenants, hybrid rental strategy, financial independence, side hustle for landlords 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 a recent Furnished Finder survey, 57% of tenants said they skip listings when the midterm rental deposit is too high. Kelly Bailey has eight midterm rentals on Furnished Finder, hosts the Landlord Diaries podcast, and leads the Listing Lab series. In this walkthrough, she reviews a real Washington DC listing and shows how to research fees and deposits against your local comps so you can find out whether your listing is priced to book or priced to sit. Furnished Finder Pricing Worksheet https://www.furnishedfinder.com/blog/how-to-price-your-furnished-rental-a-landlords-guide Want your listing considered for the Listing Lab series? Drop your Furnished Finder property ID in the comments. Want to list your furnished property or find midterm housing?  Visit https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ Subscribe for more midterm rental tips from real landlords in the field. Watch this link for the full video experience:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28-EGjwFUMA Chapters 00:00 Why Fees Matter and accompany pricing 00:19 The 57% Deposit Survey Stat 00:38 Reviewing a Real DC Listing 01:08 Check You Midterm Pricing and Fees Together 01:32 Pulling Comps on the Furnished Finder Map 02:22 A Comp With a $2,500 Deposit 02:58 Property Booked with a Low $500 Deposit  03:26 A Higher-Priced Comp With No Deposit 03:36 Damage Protection Plan as a Deposit Alternative 04:19 Another Booked Listing With a Low Deposit 04:39 Why This Deposit Is Likely Too High 05:11 High Deposits Sit, Low Deposits Book 05:56 Your Steps to Check Your Fees TAGS: real estate investing, midterm rental, midterm rental landlord, furnished rental tips, furnished finder, furnished finder listing lab, midterm rental deposit, how to price a midterm rental, rental fees, cleaning fee, damage protection plan, travel nurse housing, midterm rental setup, rental property tips, landlord tips, Kelly Bailey furnished finder, midterm rental landlord tips 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.

Curious what midterm rental amenities justify a higher monthly rental rate? In this video, we break down the six amenities for your furnished rental that help remote workers or relocating family pick your listing and pay higher rental rates. Three are non-negotiable. Three are premium amenities tenants will pay extra for. The No Vacancy series is brought to you by Katie Lyon, a midterm rental landlord who is also part of the Furnished Finder team.  If you want more bookings at a stronger rate, this is the checklist to run your listing against today. Want to list your furnished property or find midterm housing?  Visit https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ Subscribe for more midterm rental tips from real landlords in the field. Watch this link for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPjSp-X7KKk Chapters 00:00 Meet Katie Lyon 00:21 The Amenities That Raise Your Rate 00:38 Who Midterm Tenants Really Are 00:57 The 3 + 3 Amenity Framework 01:06 Amenity 1: Wi-Fi and a Real Workspace 01:37 Amenity 2: In-Unit Laundry 01:44 Where to Feature Laundry in Your Listing 02:03 Amenity 3: A Truly Stocked Kitchen 02:11 What Stocked Actually Means 02:31 Photograph Your Cabinets 02:43 Where the Premium Amenities Start 02:51 Amenity 4: Pet-Friendly Properties 03:01 The Value of a Fenced Yard 03:19 Easing Pet Damage Concerns 03:32 Amenity 5: A King Bed in the Primary 04:01 Amenity 6: Free On-Site Parking 04:40 Your Listing Challenge This Week TAGS: real estate investing, midterm rental, midterm rental landlord, furnished rental tips, furnished finder, midterm rental amenities, pet friendly rental, in unit laundry, king bed rental, travel nurse housing, midterm rental setup, rental property tips, landlord tips, remote worker housing, how to charge more for a rental, midterm rental landlord tips, Katie Lyon furnished finder 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.

Airbnb saturation crushed Bob Anthes’s nightly rate from $220 to $80 in 90 days. He feared selling was the only option until he discovered midterm rentals, and rebuilt his rental business with Furnished Finder. Four years later, Bob has 5 midterm rental listings in two markets, cash flows $1,800/month on his original Wilmington property, and doubled another unit's rent from $875 to $2,000 with one strategy shift. In this episode of Landlord Diaries, Bob walks through the exact pivot from short-term to midterm, why Furnished Finder Market Insights drives his pricing and acquisition decisions, and the 3 habits that keep his listings booked: fast response times, tenant flexibility, and a simple booking process using Furnished Finder Landlord Tools. What you'll learn in this episode: Why Airbnb saturation collapsed nightly rates in his cityHow Bob used Furnished Finder Market Insights to find his second marketWhy 50% of his bookings extend and the exact conversation that makes it happenHow one unmatched lead turned into a 9-month Amazon warehouse bookingThe tenant screening, online lease, and Baselane workflow that keeps his MTRs simpleHow the Furnished Finder damage protection plan paid out within a week after a claim Whether you are a short-term rental host facing regulation or saturation, a long-term landlord chasing better cash flow, a real estate investor exploring midterm rentals, or a new landlord getting started, Bob's story shows how a single pivot can shape your real estate portfolio. List Your Property 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 0:45 Airbnb saturation crashed Bob's $220/night rate to $80 2:20 The rest stop moment that led Bob to Furnished Finder 3:20 90-day booking in his first week on Furnished Finder 3:50 The data the convinced Bob to convert his attic into a rental 4:20 Portfolio tour: tenant types and $875 to $2k rent lift 6:25 Using Market Insights to price midterm rentals 9:20 Why midterm rentals feel more stable than short-term 11:40 Midterm vs long-term: how Bob decides 15:15 Testing MTR when Market Insights has limited data 20:10 Bob's girlfriend tries room rentals on Furnished Finder 21:10 Pro tip: responsiveness is the #1 booking driver 24:25 Furnished Finder's new landlord response rate explained 25:50 How to craft your first message to a tenant 27:00 Fast responses and updated calendars go hand in hand 27:55 50% of Bob's bookings extend thanks to flexibility 29:45 Keeping midterm processes simple with Furnished Finder 32:50 Advice Bob would give himself during the Airbnb bust 34:20 Rapid Fire: American dream and one habit to start today Trending Monthly Midterm Rental Resources: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Resources/PMResources Bob's Listings on Furnished Finder: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?id=1c8932e-48df-a2f-751-573eac Meet your hosts Kelly Bailey & Katie Lyon, plus catch up on past episodes: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/resources/podcast Topics covered: midterm rental strategy, Airbnb saturation, short term to midterm pivot, Furnished Finder Market Insights, travel nurse housing, midterm rental pricing, Baselane, tenant responsiveness, midterm rental cash flow, Wilmington NC rentals, Greensboro NC rentals, hospital proximity midterm rental, Furnished Finder Landlord Tools 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.

About 20% of Furnished Finder's inventory is room rentals (around 60,000 units nationwide) but most new landlords have no idea how to price one or whether their market can support it. Kelly Bailey has been a Furnished Finder landlord for over five years with eight midterm rentals, and she's part of the Furnished Finder team. In this Listing Lab, she walks through her exact process for researching a room rental market using Leander, Texas as the live example, so you can decide if a room rental works in your area and how to price it. Here's what's covered: 0:00 - Why room rentals are a great option on Furnished Finder 0:46 - The four things Kelly checks before pricing any room 0:55 - The national average for a private room rental 1:03 - Using Market Insights to research your specific city 1:27 - Why studio and one-bedroom pricing matters for room rentals 1:59 - Reading the map to see what your market actually looks like 2:09 - Setting price and date filters to eliminate bad comps 2:28 - Calendar habits that keep your listing surfaced in search 3:00 - Why response time makes or breaks your booking rate 3:57 - Filtering down to private rooms only 4:23 - What happens to supply when you allow pets 4:42 - The four criteria Kelly uses to evaluate every comp 4:52 - The full pricing range for room rentals in this market 5:13 - What makes a main photo actually pop in search results 7:15 - How to read availability and landlord tenure 9:50 - Comparing a $1,500 room to a $950 room side by side 11:01 - Three action steps to take before you list your room 12:05 - How to get started with room rentals If you're thinking about listing a spare room, this walkthrough shows you how to check demand, price competitively, and evaluate real comps in your market before you post. Want your listing considered for the Listing Lab series? Drop your Furnished Finder property ID in the comments. Want to list your furnished property? https://www.furnishedfinder.com/list-your-property Room by room furnishing List: https://assets.ctfassets.net/8rvbu1uw8lem/4pKVOxeFmg0umMHL2vclew/0cfaabe735029d6f5181bb20cdf26aa6/Monthly_Rental_Essentials_Checklist_-Minoan-Furnished_Finder-.pdf Subscribe for more midterm rental tips from real landlords in the field. TAGS: real estate investing, midterm rental, midterm rental landlord, room rental, how to rent a room, co-living, furnished rental tips, furnished finder, furnished finder listing lab, how to price a room rental, travel nurse housing, midterm rental setup, rental property tips, landlord tips, rent by the room, remote worker housing, Kelly Bailey furnished finder, midterm rental landlord tips 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.

Your midterm rental tenant is going to live in your property for 30, 60, 90 days or more. That's a long time to be wrong about someone. Katie Lyon is a midterm rental landlord and part of the Furnished Finder team. In this video, she breaks down the one decision that separates landlords who sleep well at night from the ones who don't: running a real tenant screening every single time. She covers what a photo of an ID actually tells you, why references and work contracts fall short, and the three reports that give you the full picture on each applicant. For the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaa74Bx-2Rc Chapters 00:00 Meet Katie Lyon 00:25 The One Decision That Matters Most 00:34 Why Midterm Stays Raise the Stakes 00:47 The Screening Mistakes Landlords Make 01:08 Why an ID Isn't Enough 01:14 What References Actually Miss 01:32 What a Real Screening Looks Like 01:35 Screening Tenants Is Easier Than You Think 01:42 TransUnion Backed Reports Explained 01:48 Report 1: Reading Credit History 02:05 Report 2: The Eviction Check 02:21 Report 3: Background Check 02:23 Before You Hand Over the Keys 02:37 The Tenant Pays for Screening 02:49 How to Request It in Furnished Finder 02:54 Screen Before the Lease Is Signed 03:01 Your Action Item This Week Every tenant, every time. That's the habit that protects your property, your income, and your peace of mind. Want to list your furnished property or find midterm housing?  Visit https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ Subscribe for more midterm rental tips from real landlords in the field. TAGS: real estate investing, midterm rental, midterm rental landlord, tenant screening, how to screen tenants, furnished rental tips, furnished finder, TransUnion tenant screening, eviction check, credit check for tenants, background check, travel nurse housing, midterm rental setup, rental property tips, landlord tips, remote worker housing, midterm rental landlord tips, Katie Lyon furnished finder 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.

Ana-Maria turned the 400 square foot casita behind her San Antonio home into $18,000 a year in additional revenue on Furnished Finder. No real estate background, no massive portfolio, no full-time real estate career. Just one extra space, rented intentionally to travel nurses, professors, and military members on monthly stays. As a single parent working in marketing and communications, Ana-Maria desires to supplement her income and provide for her daughter. In this episode of Landlord Diaries, she shares exactly how the casita became a steady revenue stream, why she chose Furnished Finder over Airbnb (Airbnb would have taken almost 20% off the top in San Antonio hotel/motel taxes and fees alone), and how she has kept a perfect 5-star review record for over five years. What you'll learn in this episode: How Ana-Maria makes $18,000 a year from a 400 square foot casitaWhy she picked Furnished Finder over Airbnb after running the numbersThe tenant screening process that ended her squatter riskHow she keeps her casita occupied almost year-round with 3 month average staysWhy she offers guests first right of refusal at the end of every leaseThe exact review request approach that has earned her 5-star reviews for 5+ yearsHow she has connected with tenants who became family, including one guest who left San Antonio with two adopted kittens named Mac and Cheese This episode is for landlords with an ADU, in-law suite, room rental, or extra space they haven't monetized yet. It's for retirees, single parents, working professionals, and anyone considering the midterm rental space as a supplemental income stream. Furnished Finder connects landlords directly with travel nurses, corporate travelers, relocating families, and academics looking for monthly furnished housing across all 50 states. 83% of Furnished Finder landlords list just one property, and the average landlord earns $15,000 a year. Ana-Maria is above that average, and she'll walk you through exactly how. List Your Property on Furnished Finder: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/list-your-property Use code LLD10 for $10 off new listings. Chapters 0:00 Welcome to Landlord Diaries 0:55 Ana-Maria's American Dream as a single parent 1:35 The 400 sq ft casita behind her San Antonio home 3:25 Teaching kids the value of a rental income stream 6:15 From long-term tenant to Furnished Finder 8:25 The tools that made switching to MTR easy 10:55 The squatter that changed everything 12:00 Why moms are booking on Furnished Finder 14:00 Pre-screening tips for landlords and tenants 14:40 Keeping a shared property truly private 16:00 Guest stories: two kittens named Mac and Cheese 18:35 Why conversational screening beats STR platforms 21:40 Supplement your income with Furnished Finder 22:30 Airbnb wanted 20%. Furnished Finder was different. 23:35 $18,000 a year from one backyard casita 25:25 Why she offers guests first right of refusal 27:05 What tenants love most about the casita 29:40 Advice for new landlords with extra space 33:35 Rapid Fire: what she wishes she knew at tenant #1 Resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/blog/questions-to-ask-before-moving-in https://www.furnishedfinder.com/blog/5-questions-to-ask-during-the-booking-process-with-a-tenant Ana-Maria’s Listings on Furnished Finder: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?id=6a3b05c-4a6a-a43-844-8dab88 Topics covered: midterm rental strategy, casita rental income, ADU rental, single parent side hustle, Furnished Finder vs Airbnb, tenant screening, TransUnion background check, 5-star reviews, monthly rental income, San Antonio rental, backyard rental, extra space monetization, supplemental income for retirees, mother-in-law suite rental, furnished rental income 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.