Landlord Diaries - The Monthly Rentals Podcast
Landlord Diaries is a podcast all about mid-term monthly rentals and low-stress real estate investing. On the show, hosts and fellow monthly rentals landlords Kelly Bailey & Katie Lyon discuss topics like investment strategy, property management, and tips for using Furnished Finder to be a top monthly rentals landlord. By listening, you’ll walk away with creative ways to maximize your real estate investment, create passive income, as well as hear some entertaining and interesting landlord stories.
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Landlord Diaries - The Monthly Rentals Podcast
How To Keep Over 95% Occupancy with Monthly Rentals, FF137
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Are you leaving money on the table because your calendar isn’t optimized? In this episode of The Landlord Diaries, Kelly and Katie—two seasoned midterm rental pros and Furnished Finder hosts—reveal the exact strategies they use to keep over 95% occupancy across their portfolios.
Whether you’re managing one unit or scaling to 10+, this episode breaks down the most impactful calendar tactics for monthly rentals and why an accurate, updated listing on Furnished Finder is the key to staying booked.
- Maximize visibility on Furnished Finder
- Avoid common mistakes that reduce booking potential
- Create booking systems that generate passive income with fewer turnovers
Plus, learn how to link your Airbnb/VRBO calendars, preview your listing through the eyes of travelers, and use communication habits that turn inquiries into bookings.
If you're serious about reducing vacancy and attracting better tenants, this episode is a must-listen.
Looking for a visual walkthrough of Furnished Finder’s calendar, watch this 6 minute video:
https://youtu.be/hplTXyzJ7Ik?si=BiaVRTFc1unjXIz6
Highlights:
0:55 Meet Your Hosts: Kelly & Katie share how they built their midterm monthly rental portfolios using a mix of owned and arbitraged properties
3:50 What’s in This Episode: Learn how to master the new Furnished Finder calendar and boost your occupancy rates.
4:45 Visibility Starts with Accuracy: Why an updated calendar is key to appearing in more tenant searches.
6:05 The Two Core Settings You Must Get Right: How minimum stay requirements and block dates impact bookings.
7:30 Real-World Walkthrough: Kelly shares how she manages calendar updates with unpredictable contractor stays.
9:10 How to Link Your Calendar: Link your Furnished Finder calendar with Airbnb and VRBO for less manual work.
11:35 Calendar Mistakes That Kill Your Occupancy: Don’t forget to block dates, update listings, and never let your account expire!
16:10 Pro Strategies for High Occupancy: How to keep your listing visible and get booked even with long stays.
17:15 Should You Accept Future Reservations Now? Weighing the pros and cons of booking far in advance.
21:35 Audit Your Listing Like a Renter: Ensure your listing is compelling and includes all the must-have info.
25:20 Improve Your Communication Game: Win more bookings with clear, friendly, and professional responses.
26:50 MTR + STR Hybrid Tactics That Work: Apply the faucet method or use short-term rentals strategically to fill midterm gaps.
28:05 Wrap-Up: Pick 1–2 strategies to implement today
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