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Into the Garden with Leslie is about gardening, mainly ornamental, and the point is to get people informed and possibly amused by the many aspects of digging in the dirt. We give you a Plant of the Week, an informative interview, and seasonal tips and tricks. Come listen along as Leslie tries to strike a balance between her growing interest in native plants and her love for luscious hostas and hydrangeas. We will discuss everything from design to compost, and lots of fun guests will fill in ...
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The Landlord Diaries is a podcast about Mid-Term Rentals and real estate investing. On the show, hosts Kelly Bailey & Katie Lyon discuss topics like investment strategy, property management, listing tips and more. By listening, you’ll walk away with creative ways to maximize your real estate investment through Mid-Term Rentals, create passive income, as well as hear some entertaining and interesting landlord stories. The Landlord Diaries is brought to you by Furnished Finder, the trusted lea ...
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Unlock the secrets to maximizing your rental income year-round with expert real estate investor Leslie Hooper! In this episode of The Landlord Diaries, Leslie shares her unique strategy of balancing short-term rentals (STR) during peak football season and mid-term rentals (MTR) for the rest of the year. With over a decade of experience and a thrivi…
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Are you a Burned Out Dieter Who's Struggling to Stay on Track? Join me and Coach Steph in the Outsmart Overeating program -- 6 weeks dedicated to helping emotional, binge, and compulsive overeaters STOP OVEREATING through psychology, NOT restrictive dieting or willpower. You can snag all the details on the enrollment page. This week, …
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Heather and I met at a speaking gig in North Carolina last fall. Her mantra is Garden Thoughtfully. What a coincidence because my presentation at that Master Gardeners symposium was called Thoughtful Gardening. We are on the same page in terms of gardening with both beauty and habitat in mind. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co…
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Are you a Burned Out Dieter Who's Struggling to Stay on Track? Join me and Coach Steph on our FREE LIVE TRAINING as we share how to achieve Lifelong Weight Loss through psychology, NOT restrictive dieting or willpower. You can snag all the details when you register HERE. As Nicolette was entering her 20's, she started developing an ea…
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Welcome back to another insightful episode of The Landlord Diaries! This week, we're thrilled to have Jeff Hurst, President & CEO of Furnished Finder, join us once again. If you missed Jeff's latest state of the union address, be sure to check out episode 100 for a comprehensive update. In today's episode, Jeff reveals exciting new platform updates…
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Are you a Burned Out Dieter Who's Struggling to Stay on Track? Join me and Coach Steph on our FREE LIVE TRAINING as we share how to achieve Lifelong Weight Loss through psychology, NOT restrictive dieting or willpower. You can snag all the details when you register HERE. In this episode we debunk the lie that the fitness industry teac…
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Welcome to The Landlord Diaries! In this episode, we sit down with Allen Duan, a mid-term rental powerhouse with a portfolio of over 26 managed and arbitrage properties in Southern California. Allen shares his incredible journey from short-term rentals (STR) to mid-term rentals (MTR), a strategic pivot driven by local restrictions and market opport…
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Are you a Burned Out Dieter Who's Struggling to Stay on Track? Join me and Coach Steph on our FREE LIVE TRAINING as we share how to achieve Lifelong Weight Loss through psychology, NOT restrictive dieting or willpower. You can snag all the details when you register HERE. You probably realize that consistency is important for making pr…
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Welcome to The Landlord Diaries, the ultimate podcast for real estate investors looking to maximize their returns and simplify their landlord journey. In this episode, we're thrilled to have Eric Greenstein, a seasoned real estate investor and the founder of LikeMinded, a thriving real estate investment group. Eric owns two prime properties in Ft. …
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Did you feel the dog days of summer WAY earlier than you usually do? Marianne Willburn and I talk about climate change in the garden and some good strategies to learn from what your plants are experiencing, without succumbing to the doom and gloom that generally accompanies the topic. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho…
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Are you a Burned Out Dieter Who's Struggling to Stay on Track? Join me and Coach Steph on our FREE LIVE TRAINING as we share how to achieve Lifelong Weight Loss through psychology, NOT restrictive dieting or willpower. You can snag all the details when you register HERE. In this episode I debunk the two metabolic myths of a 'naturally…
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Welcome to The Landlord Diaries! In this episode, we sit down with Christine Xie and Katie French, two of the innovative founders behind IZEAL STAY, a modern, fully furnished corporate housing solution in Las Vegas. Operating over 40 properties for mid-term and short-term stays, IZEAL STAY is revolutionizing the rental market. Episode Highlights: 0…
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In this episode I debunk the lie that the fitness industry teaches about discipline being the key to a successful transformation and how that philosophy has kept dieters on a hamster wheel for years. Every frustrated dieter wonders why they can’t just be more disciplined. They wonder why they can start off strong in the morning and the wheels inevi…
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Welcome to "The Landlord Diaries," where we bring you inspiring stories and insightful tips from the world of midterm rental real estate investing. In this episode, we dive into the remarkable journey of Bailey Kramer, a young entrepreneur who chose real estate over college and is now generating over $12k per month with his mid-term rental properti…
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In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing two-time client, Rachael, a registered dietician. After losing weight using the strategies in 75 Hard, Rachael knew she was barely hanging on by a thread and couldn’t maintain the extreme restriction required that caused her to lose the weight. At one point, her husband expressed concern about he…
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Welcome to The Landlord Diaries, the ultimate podcast for property owners, real estate enthusiasts, and aspiring landlords interested in the mid-term rental strategy! Join us for an inspiring and insightful episode featuring Leslie Garcia, a successful mental wellness practitioner in New York City who has launched her first mid-term rental in Edgew…
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Podcasters often host interesting experts in the field on which they love to talk. This episode is no different, but because the expert, Scott Beuerlein, Director of Horticultural Outreach at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, does a monthly column interviewing all kinds of interesting people in horticulture, you are going to get a bigger ban…
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In this episode, we're diving into the world of mid-term rentals with Shawn Costley, a seasoned expert from Huntsville Corporate Housing Solutions in Alabama. Shawn has mastered the art of rental arbitrage, securing six out of his seven mid-term rentals through this innovative strategy. Join us as we explore three essential topics for every landlor…
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You know those annoying people who can eat whatever they want without gaining a pound? Meanwhile YOU can't even smell a chocolate chip cookie without sending the button on your pants flying across the room at lightning speed? It's maddening, isn't it? I used to be so jealous of these people...until I became one. But how? Doesn't being a 'naturally …
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In this week's riveting episode of Furnished Finder's podcast, The Landlord Diaries, we sit down with Tara Jenkins from Chicago, Illinois. Tara is not only a mother of three with multiple degrees in hospitality, but she also has a profound love for travel. She masterfully manages five hybrid short-term/mid-term rental (STR/MTR) properties—four loca…
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Today we recap our key takeaways from the 2024 Mid-Term Rental Summit brought to you by Jesse Vasquez & Furnished Finder. If you missed this one, then we hope you plan to join us next year! Watch your Furnished Finder emails or follow www.MidtermRentalSummit.com. In this episode we cover: 0:00 Intro- Welcome to The Landlord Diaries 1:20 Why Furnish…
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WELP! It’s finally here. The moment we’ve all been waiting for… Okay, maybe it’s not the moment YOU’VE been waiting for, but it’s definitely the moment I’ve been waiting for! Today, I’m making good on a promise. I invited three former clients to share their experience on Ozempic (or similar GLP-1 weight loss medications) and the conversation gets j…
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Marianne and I are home from our travels and in this episode we talk about the very successful first garden tour put together by Marianne and Andrea Gasper. So many fabulous English Gardens-- Rousham, Kiftsgate, Wisley, Blenheim, Waterperry, and that's just the half of it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intothegar…
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Jason & Kellie Davenport will challenge us today to unlock our potential in the mid-term rental space through insurance stays. Their 4 homes on Furnished Finder average $4,000 -$7,000 each in monthly cash flow. Jason & Kellie receive insurance requests from all over the country and have established Vetted Homes to further educate MTR hosts on the t…
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After a month away, I would like to re-introduce myself as the not serious and American garden Podcaster, Leslie Harris. I'll catch you up on how my garden fared with not much attention for over 30 days; what worked well in terms of planning for leaving it, and what didn't work as well. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…
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Do you know what the absolute stupidest thing most people do that keeps them unfit is? I mean the absolute LITERAL dumbest thing that can keep you from accomplishing any goal. It doesn't matter if you want to get rich; it'll keep you poor. Want to lose weight? This will keep you fat. Want to be in a relationship? This mistake will keep you single. …
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Join us for a milestone episode of The Landlord Diaries as we celebrate Furnished Finder's 10th anniversary and the exciting journey ahead. In this special 100th episode, meet our new President and CEO, Jeff Hurst, who brings over a decade of experience in the travel technology and rental industry. Jeff shares his vision for the future of Furnished…
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In this week's episode of the Outsmart Overeating Podcast, I respond to a client's email who is beginning to recognize that she had inherited outdated, unhelpful beliefs that caused her to self-sabotage. Due to her family history, she internalized a negative narrative about the women in her family being doomed to be fat, especially after having chi…
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Today we travel to Des Moines, Iowa. We talk with Chris Dickey about his 12+ mid-term rental units & co-ownership in Top Shelf Property Management. At this point in time, Chris advertises his mid-term rentals exclusively on Furnished Finder. In this episode we cover: 0:00 Intro- Welcome to The Landlord Diaries 2:05 Chris’s journey to real estate & …
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If you're you've ever said: "I don't know when I'll get to eat this again." "I need to eat all of this now because tomorrow it's back to the diet!" "I'll get back on track on Monday." This tells me you're someone who struggles with the "all-or-nothing" mindset. Unfortunately, when you have this thought pattern, it makes consistency nearly impossibl…
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Stellar Housing Solutions is a mid-term rental company based in New Jersey with 13 active MTRs & 3 managing partners: James Hwang, Frank Louvis and Denis Um. This team has very impressive Furnished Finder guest communication tips we will discuss today including 1) preferred photo order 2) multiple users managing one account 3) well designed message…
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What most dieters don't realize is that their quest for weight loss has more to do with feeling 'not good enough' and less to do with losing pounds. What they TRULY want is access to the life that they think is waiting for them on the other side of weight loss -- more dating prospects, more respect, more confidence, more clothing options, etc. It's…
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Today we discuss two main concepts with Saad Dar, his real estate portfolio of around 20 units & his position as Head of Business Development & Partnerships at Baselane, online banking built for real estate investors. Baselane is trusted by over 40,000 landlords. You can earn up to 4.19% APY (Annual % yield), up to 5% cash back, create individual b…
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(Part 2) Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh is known as the Luxury Short Term Rental Doctor and her luxury brand is Short Term Gems. Rachel was a speaker at the 2023 Mid-Term Rental Summit and is an expert in the luxury short term, mid term rental space. Rachel has a heart for training busy professionals in how to overcome burnout and change their trajectory wi…
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This week on the Outsmart Overeating Podcast, I discuss an urge to eat when you’re not physically hungry and what to do with it when it happens. In my psychology-based weight loss program, Unstuffed, we refer to this as “mind hunger” and it’s rooted in an emotional need not being met. Once you’ve come to grips with being an emotional eater, it’s im…
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(Part 1) Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh is known as the Luxury Short Term Rental Doctor and her luxury brand is Short Term Gems. Rachel was a speaker at the 2023 Mid-Term Rental Summit and is an expert in the luxury short term, mid term rental space. Rachel has a heart for training busy professionals in how to overcome burnout and change their trajectory wi…
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Summer is coming and so are vacations. How do we prepare our gardens to get along without us? Marianne Willburn and I discuss tips and tricks on this topic and we also preview the fabulous garden tour in England that she and Andrea Gaspar have organized and I am attending! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intothegar…
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Once you’ve come to grips with the concept that all overeating is rooted in having an emotional experience, you’ll need to learn how to work through them in a healthy way that doesn’t involve stuffing them down with food. In two decades of coaching, I’ve never had a client tell me they’re comfortable sitting with their emotions when they surface — …
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Today we embrace the value of real estate accountability partners. Jessica Williams is an accountant for Bigger Pockets, realtor & investor with 3 mid-term rentals & 2 short-term rentals. Jennie Lyday is an RN and real estate investor with 5 mid-term rentals, 7 single family homes & a 16 unit apartment complex. In this episode we cover: 0:00 Intro-…
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Your relationship with exercise (or as I like to call it, movement), is just like your relationships with food... difficult and confusing to navigate. You may be thinking, “Why? I love exercising! It makes me feel incredible. It's my stress reliever!" And that may be true, it can be super rewarding and enjoyable. It can make us feel strong, empower…
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Sam Primm is a legend in the real estate investing and education world with over 250 doors, $46M in assets within 7 years, 2.7M followers on social media, 1.4K students nationwide and author of the book “Own Your Freedom”. Exciting news, Sam is a host on Furnished Finder and will be starting a mid-term rental master class this year. In this episode…
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What's the most important gardening tool? Your body, silly, which, if you are like me, isn't quite the same as it used to be. Is there a resource where you can learn about how to improve and maintain this tool? Yes, and it's the PBS show called Garden Fit. Can you have sneak peaks at other people's fabulous gardens at the same time? Oh yes, you can…
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Today we talk with California real estate investors, Vince Rodriguez & Andrew McCormick, founders & managing partners of AnVi Invest. These guys both have full time jobs, are hosts of the RE Social podcast and have over $10M+ Assets Under Management (AUM), 25 Doors, over 700k+ annual gross rents & over $1M+ total capital raised. Their desire for ca…
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Hydrangea pruning, bulbs (tulips... are they worth it? of course), transplanting polygonatum, tchotchkes in the garden (MA thinks no, Les likes a bit of whimsy), and quite a long side path of Magnolia discussion. Oh, and the MOST important spring "chore"? Pretty easy: Look. Every. Day. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh…
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YOU DIDN'T MISS IT, DID YOU!? Last week, Coach Steph Miramontes and I hosted The 3 Pillars for Lifelong Weight Loss live training event and today we're anwering your questions that we didn't get to address on the training itself. So pour yourslf your favorite beverage, snuggle into the corner of the couch and GET READY to hear our detailed replies …
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Shelly & Justin Nupp are Knoxville, Tennessee, real estate investors that have experience with flips, one of which was featured on “First Time Flippers” Season 8, Episode 8. On properties they decide to keep, they embrace the mid-term rental strategy and typically aim for $1k per property in monthly cash flow. The Nupp’s have turned their passion i…
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This week, I’m thrilled to share the client success story of Agne Jasiukeviciute out of the Netherlands. As a long-tern dieter who has chased the 'perfect' body for many years, Agne shares how she's been able to finally embrace a more balanced approach to weight loss success without counting calories or eliminating processed foods. Despite a long-t…
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List your property today for one low annual price on FurnishedFinder.com 0:00 Landlord Diaries Intro 0:45 Step 1: Researching Mid-Term Rental Demand 2:10 How does Furnished Finder differ from other OTAs? 4:25 Step 2: Furnishing Your Property 8:25 Step 3: Start Marketing Your Property 8:35 You can start with “Furniture Coming Soon” 9:20 The Housing …
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ANNOUNCEMENT: To get a sneak peek into my signature psychology-based program, Unstuffed, join us for the FREE LIVE TRAINING. You can snag all the details when you register HERE. This week, I’m excited to share the interview of our thriving client, Beth Riedemann on her unique experience in my signature psychology-based weight loss program, Unstuffe…
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Susan Kienitz is a mid-term rental investor in Long Beach, California. She has 9 rentals total including an 8- plex that her family has owned for 25+ years. She has converted 6 of these units to mid-term rentals and will educate us on her process. In this episode we cover: 0:00 Intro- Welcome to The Landlord Diaries 3:15 Susan has binge watched all…
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