Best About MidTerm Rentals Podcasts (2025)

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012: Europe's STR Growth Challenge: Fragmentation, Regulation, and Execution - Panel with GuestReady, COCOONR, and Happy.Rentals 1:00:52

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Europe is often discussed as a single market. This panel makes clear why it is not. In this panel, Simon Lehmann brings together three leaders navigating growth across Europe’s most fragmented markets: Alexander Limpert (GuestReady and RentalReady), Antoine Serrurier (COCOONR), and Harold Lubberdink (Happy.Rentals). Together they break down what su…

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011: What VCs Really Look For in STR Tech: Insights from TCV’s Woody Marshall 45:29

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Woody Marshall is a General Partner at TCV, one of the most influential investment firms in global technology and a long-standing backer of travel companies including Expedia, Airbnb, HomeAway and TripAdvisor. With more than two decades of experience investing in category-defining platforms, Woody brings a unique view of how technology evolves and …

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From Teacher To Six-Figure Flips 48:02

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A pocket listing on Lookout Mountain, a seller who needed time, and a 5,700-square-foot question: can we really pull this off? We brought back Diana to unpack the full journey—how she and her husband stitched together hard money, private loans, and family funds to acquire, renovate, and sell a luxury flip that demanded both creativity and resilienc…

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010: The Midterm Rental Shift with Furnished Finder’s Jeff Hurst and Cami Narino 50:53

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Cami Narino, Chief Operating Officer, and Jeff Hurst, Chief Executive Officer at Furnished Finder, join Simon Lehmann to analyze one of the most important shifts happening in housing and hospitality today: the rise of midterm rentals. Over the past decade, Furnished Finder has grown from zero to more than 300,000 listings, powered by independent la…

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From $925 to $2,500 Per Month: The Powerful Impact of Midterm Rentals 44:00

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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 …

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009: Booking Holdings President and CEO Glenn Fogel on AI and Why STR Is the Next Big Travel Shift 51:20

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Glenn Fogel is the President and CEO of Booking Holdings, the parent company of Booking.com, Priceline, Kayak and other global brands that shape how the world travels. With more than two decades at the forefront of online travel, he has guided Booking through major industry shifts, emerging technologies and changing traveler behavior. In this episo…

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Leaving the US? Here's What to Do With Your House (3 Options From People Who Did It) 22:49

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One year after relocating to Mexico, Erin Spradlin and James Carlson share three options for handling property when leaving the US—and why their choice saved their marriage. 🏠 Three Options When Leaving Option 1: Sell (Least Favorite) Most time-consuming and permanent. Requires prep, photos, staging. Markets moving slowly, especially Southeast US/A…

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008: Hospitality or Tech? A Closer Look at AvantStay’s Approach to STR with its Founder and CEO, Sean Breuner 46:22

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Sean Breuner is the Founder and CEO of AvantStay, one of the most ambitious hospitality brands in the short-term rental industry. Since launching in 2017, AvantStay has raised significant capital, expanded across the United States, and set out to define what a national hospitality brand could look like in STR. In this episode, Simon Lehmann sits do…

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Debunking the 8 Biggest Lies About Midterm Rentals 40:13

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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 resul…

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Trump's 50-Year Mortgage: Insane or Smart? Plus Ethical Landlording 27:20

1M ago27:20

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Erin Spradlin and James Carlson tackle Trump's 50-year mortgage proposal with real numbers, then discuss whether "ethical landlording" is an oxymoron. 🏠 The 50-Year Mortgage Reality Trump's team showed him a poster with FDR and Trump labeled "Great Presidents" to pitch this. James admits it's "not automatically batshit crazy"—low bar. The Math ($50…

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007: What Really Happened at Vacasa? Cliff Johnson, Co-Founder and Former COO, Shares Lessons for STR Founders 49:05

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Cliff Johnson is the former Co-Founder of Vacasa, one of the largest short-term rental management companies in the United States, and now serves as President of PadSplit, a fast-growing affordable housing marketplace. His journey from startup founder to industry veteran gives him a rare perspective on how far the STR sector has come (and what still…

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How Hard Money Lenders Help First-Time Flippers Win 38:12

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What if the fastest path to your next profitable flip isn’t a bank at all—but an asset-based loan that closes in days, not weeks? We sit down with Susie from Rehab Wallet to demystify hard money lending for fix-and-flip investors and show why speed, structure, and clear math can beat sticker-rate anxiety. From no-credit underwriting to next-day dra…

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How to make $40K more on your Airbnb Rental 10:16

1M ago10:16

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The Simple Steps That Added $40,000 to an Airbnb (In Just One Year) James Carlson reveals how his clients transformed an existing Airbnb from $50K annually to $90K—an 80% revenue increase—by following five straightforward principles. He shares two strategies while teasing his $49 Stand Store report with all five. 🏠 The Proof Property 45 minutes sou…

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006: Can Revenue and Operations Work as One? Breezeway & PriceLabs CEOs Redefine STR Technology 54:21

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Two systems drive every property management company: revenue and operations. For years, they’ve worked in silos. But what happens when they finally connect? In this episode, Simon Lehmann brings together Jeremy Gall, Founder and CEO at Breezeway, and Richie Khandelwal, Co-founder at PriceLabs, to explore how smarter data, clearer demand signals, an…

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$2,500 Monthly Profit From His OWN Home! 33:09

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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 rat…

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Why Donald Trump is Bad for Your Real Estate Investments 19:19

2M ago19:19

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Erin Spradlin and James Carlson directly address how Trump administration's 2025 policies are impacting real estate markets—while making clear that economics aren't their biggest concern. 💸 Four Ways Trump Policies Are Hitting Real Estate 1. Immigration Crackdown = Construction Cost Explosion Removal of legal and illegal immigrant labor means const…

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005: Behind the Scenes of Guesty’s Rise to Global PMS Powerhouse with Amiad Soto, Co-founder & CEO 51:43

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Amiad Soto is the co-founder and CEO of Guesty, one of the most recognized property management software platforms in the short-term rental industry. His journey started in Tel Aviv, where he and his brother Koby launched the company more than a decade ago, before taking it through Y Combinator in Silicon Valley. Under his leadership, Guesty has gro…

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One Year in Mexico: The Surprising Truth About Moving, Living & Buying Here 34:53

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We just hit our one-year anniversary of moving to Mexico, and we're sharing everything we've learned — the real pros, the unexpected cons, and why we have no plans to leave anytime soon. We'll also dive into: Our best tips for road-tripping through Mexico What to know before buying property here And what everyday life in Mexico actually feels like …

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004: Inside the OTA Playbook: Carl Shepherd on HomeAway, Airbnb Fees & Booking’s Rise to Power 1:01:50

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Carl Shepherd is the Co-Founder of HomeAway, the marketplace that helped define the modern short-term rental industry. Before Airbnb became a household name, Carl and his co-founder Brian Sharples built HomeAway into a global platform that changed how people rent and manage vacation homes. The company went public in 2011 and was later acquired by E…

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Midterm Rentals: The Wins, Mistakes, and 2x Revenue Increase You Didn’t See Coming 39:57

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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 thro…

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How to Make Money for a Down Payment 21:28

2M ago21:28

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Erin Spradlin and James Carlson explore an accessible income alternative to real estate: the Stan Store digital marketplace. They share their experience with Gary Vaynerchuk's 8-week course on selling digital products and consulting services—arguing this might be faster than saving for a down payment. 💰 The Stan Store Solution Stan Store works as "…

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003: Why Has Nobody Built a Truly Global STR Operator? Inside the Real Challenges of Scale with Forge Group, Casago, and MadeComfy 56:44

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Every major player in short-term rentals has chased the idea of building a truly global operator. None have cracked it. In this panel, Simon Lehmann brings together three leaders shaping the next phase of professionalization: Graham Donoghue (Forge Group, UK), Steve Schwab (Casago, US), and Quirin Schwaighofer (MadeComfy, Australia). Together they …

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From Flip to Flow: How Midterm Rentals Doubled Cash Flow and Cut Headaches 43:41

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What if your most profitable rentals aren’t beachfront bungalows or urban lofts—but clean, furnished homes in “ordinary” cities serving people who come to town to work? We sit down with Stacy, a self-managed investor in Cedar Rapids, to unpack how midterm rentals can out-earn long-term and out-calm short-term, all while serving a steady stream of t…

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The 7 Biggest Landlord Mistakes (That Are Costing You Money Right Now) 22:05

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The 7 Biggest Landlord Mistakes (That Are Costing You Money Right Now) Recording from their sickbed in Mexico after experiencing building-shaking waves from Hurricane Priscilla, Erin Spradlin and James Carlson power through to deliver critical advice: the seven biggest mistakes landlords make. They tackle everything from skipping background checks …

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002: How Brian Egan Built Evolve Into a Profitable Short-Term Rental Business & What’s Next for Vacation Rentals 57:25

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Brian Egan is the Co-Founder and CEO of Evolve, a Denver-based hospitality company with a mission to become the most trusted brand in vacation rental. Since launching Evolve in 2011 alongside Adam Sherry, Brian has grown the company to support over 35,000 properties and more than $5 billion in rental revenue. If you're navigating the complexities o…

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Why Athletes Are Flocking to Monthly Rentals (Landlords Be Ready) 46:57

2M ago46:57

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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 …

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001: 6 Hot Takes on the Future and Growing Pains of Short-Term Rentals with Simon Lehmann 16:00

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“Short-term rental is mainstream hospitality. It makes up 14% of global hospitality. And mainstream industries must operate by a different set of rules.” — Simon Lehmann The short-term rental industry is at a turning point. Regulation is tightening, OTAs are shifting power, and owners are demanding more transparency. Technology and AI promise effic…

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STR Global Unlocked with Simon Lehmann | Official Podcast Trailer 1:58

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STR Global Unlocked is the podcast built to say what others won’t. Hosted by Simon Lehmann, one of the most trusted voices in the global STR space, every episode takes on the hard questions shaping property management, STR tech, investment, and hospitality such as: Is regulation now existential for STR? Are OTAs making operators fragile? Will short…

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Lazy Landlording: The One Number That Solves Every Rental Decision 23:50

3M ago23:50

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Lazy Landlording: The Simple System for Managing Rentals Without the Headaches Erin Spradlin and James Carlson explore "lazy landlording"—smart systems that make property management effortless using one metric: your daily rate. 💰 The Day Rate Formula Monthly mortgage ÷ 30 days = your decision metric. Average US mortgage ($2,715) = $90/day. A 5% dis…

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Investing For Beginners: Start with This Low Stress Real Estate Strategy 39:28

3M ago39:28

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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 eli…

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Why Chat GPT Is the WORST Thing That Ever Happened to Real Estate Investors 12:21

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In this episode of the Real Estate Education Podcast, Erin Spradlin and James Carlson dive into a critical warning for real estate investors: AI is dangerously unreliable for investment advice. James shares his experiment testing ChatGPT's Colorado Airbnb market knowledge, revealing that over 50% of recommendations were completely illegal—including…

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Spencer Sutton from Evernest Discusses Accidental Landlord Mistakes & The Appreciation vs. Cash Flow Reality Check 25:27

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Accidental Landlords, Cash Flow Myths & Why Some Money is Better Than No Money Erin sits down with Spencer Sutton from Evernest (20,000+ properties) to tackle accidental landlords forced into renting due to selling difficulties. They cover overpricing pitfalls, tenant screening mistakes, and why cash flow obsessions often miss the bigger picture of…

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A Mother of Three Turns Her Passion for Homes into a Successful Flip Business 28:20

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What happens when a busy working mom of three decides to pursue her longtime passion for transforming homes? Ee's remarkable journey from complete beginner to successful house flipper proves that with determination, community support, and the right mindset, anyone can make their real estate dreams a reality. After joining the Flip Sisters community…

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He Makes $2,050/Month Renting a Room in His House | Furnished Finder Success Story 29:05

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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 Craftsma…

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Pet Fees That Actually Work & Colorado's New Walkthrough Rules Every Landlord Must Know 17:10

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_*]:min-w-0 !gap-3.5"> In this episode, Erin and James tackle what's a fair pet fee for STR/MTR properties, reveal shocking occupancy data that'll make you rethink your pet policy, and break down Colorado's new tenant walkthrough requirements. Plus, a cultural take on parenting regrets and how honest conversations break taboos in both family planni…

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The #1 Reason Millennials Buy Homes & Are Americans Going Off-Grid? 20:55

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The Real #1 Reason Millennials Buy Homes (It's Not Marriage or Kids) & Are Americans Going Off-Grid? In this episode of the Real Estate Education Podcast, Erin Spradlin and James Carlson kick off with a spirited debate about tennis's controversial underhand serve before diving into surprising homebuying data that puts pets above marriage and kids a…

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Airbnb Burnout? The MTR Strategy Every STR Host Needs 49:36

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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’v…

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The Four Things Every Accidental Landlord Must Know & Three Lease Clauses That Actually Matter 29:55

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The Four Things Every Accidental Landlord Must Know & Three Lease Clauses That Actually Matter In this episode of the Real Estate Education Podcast, Erin Spradlin and James Carlson return from Mexico City with fresh perspectives on accidental landlording—those who never planned to become property managers but find themselves with rentals due to mov…

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From Sidelines to Success: Kanani shares her experiences becoming a Private Money Lender 33:16

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Money shouldn't be what holds you back from flipping houses. That's the powerful message at the heart of this enlightening conversation between Blaire, a Flip Sisters coach, and Kanani, a successful private money lender within the community. When most people think of private lenders, they imagine wealthy investors with millions at their disposal. K…

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The Midterm Rental Trend We Hate Most & Why Family Money for Home Buying Is Actually Good 18:22

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_*]:min-w-0 !gap-3.5"> In this episode of the Real Estate Education Podcast, Erin Spradlin and James Carlson start with a deep dive into "canon events"—those formative moments that shape us—before tackling two controversial takes: why skipping deposits in midterm rentals is dangerous, and why young buyers using family money isn't something to be as…

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Her First Mid-Term Rental Was 600 Sq Ft—and Paid For Half the Mortgage 46:29

4M ago46:29

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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…

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Who to Trust for Real Estate Advice & Why Housing Costs Are Killing Birth Rates 21:06

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In this episode of the Real Estate Education Podcast, Erin Spradlin and James Carlson kick off with a fun "propaganda we're not falling for" segment before diving into serious territory: why young buyers are ditching traditional real estate professionals for YouTube and AI, and how housing affordability is literally reshaping America's future famil…

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Record Home Delistings and STR Recovery: What the Data Really Means 19:46

5M ago19:46

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AirDNA's 2025 Mid-Year Report: Why Market Predictions Come With a Big Asterisk. On this episode of the Real Estate Education Podcast, Erin and James dive into AirDNA's mid-year STR market report, which shows steady recovery from the 2023 Airbnb bust with occupancy rates projected to hit just below 56% in 2026—above pre-pandemic averages. While the …

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Are You Charging the Right Rent? Let's Find Out w/ PriceLabs 41:14

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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 expe…

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From Hesitation to House Flip - Briana's $38,000 First Flip Journey 29:52

5M ago29:52

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Ever caught yourself driving past a run-down house thinking, "Someone should fix that up"? That's exactly where Brianna Sisk's journey began before she turned that fleeting thought into a $38,471 profit on her very first house flip. From X-ray technician to midwife-in-training to full-time house flipper and stay-at-home mom, Brianna's story captiva…

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From Tax Breaks to Bitcoin: Policy Changes Every Real Estate Investor Should Know 20:54

5M ago20:54

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On this episode of the Real Estate Education Podcast, Erin and James break down the return of 100% bonus depreciation for short-term rental investors, now made permanent under the new tax bill. They explain how this powerful tax strategy—often called the "STR loophole"—allows qualifying investors to accelerate depreciation deductions and offset the…

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What Real Estate Can Teach You About Marriage (and Vice Versa) 39:20

5M ago39:20

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On this special episode of the Real Estate Education Podcast, Erin and James celebrate their ten-year wedding anniversary by exploring the surprising parallels between successful relationships and smart real estate investing. Drawing from their decade of marriage and years of property investment experience, they break down six key principles that g…

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The Secrets to Starting a Rental Business Without Buying Property 56:34

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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 …

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The 1% Rule Is Back—And It's Still Terrible Advice 19:21

6M ago19:21

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Is It a Buyer's Market or a Seller's Market? How to Evaluate Your Midterm Rental City On this episode of the Real Estate Education Podcast, Aaron and James dig into one of the most common questions in real estate: is it a buyer's market or a seller's market? The answer—like most things in real estate—is more nuanced than you think. Using up-to-date…

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Why Travel Nurses Alone Won’t Fill Your Rental – Do This Instead! 44:58

6M ago44:58

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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% …