How To Keep Over 95% Occupancy with Monthly Rentals

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. Brought to you by FurnishedFinder.com, the leading platform for 30+ day rentals.

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, clear, 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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List Your Property Now on Furnished Finder:

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/list-your-property

Host Katie Lyon’s Properties:

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=katie.lyon8

Host Kelly Bailey’s Properties:

https://www.furnishedfinder.com/members/profile?u=Kelly.Bailey13

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.