
What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and a lake view? Hosted by hospitality veteran and short-term rental expert, Katie Cline, Second Home First is a brand new podcast that explores an unconventional path to homeownership. For Katie, living in New York City made buying a home feel impossible, so she decided to flip the script and buy her ‘second home’ first. With renting now more affordable th... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 33 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationHow ToEntrepreneurshipBusiness | |||

Want to own a vacation home that pays for itself but don’t want to become a landlord? Today’s expert episode introduces us to the world of co-hosts — property managers who let you avoid those dreaded middle of the night phone calls while still enjoyi... more
If I told you someone was $1.7 million dollars in debt, you’d probably think: that sounds really bad. But today’s guest is all about leverage — using debt strategically to generate income, build equity, and create optionality. That debt is attached t... more
For a lot of people (myself included), the “dream” isn’t just owning a vacation home that pays for itself—it’s owning a place that your family genuinely loves to visit. But that creates an interesting challenge: how do you furnish and design a home i... more
How many of us are currently putting something off for the hypothetical “someday?” This guest realized he didn’t want to wait around to enjoy his life. So instead of buying a primary home in New York City, he and his family bought a cottage in the Po... more
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So much helpful information, thank you!
Great advice on how to get round the eye watering finances involved in getting onto the housing ladder.
Second Home First is the perfect blend of inspiration and practical advice. Katie shares real, actionable tips on second-home ownership, and creating a more intentional lifestyle — delivered with valuable insights and authenticity. Every episode leaves you feeling both motivated and equipped to make your own home ownership dreams feel doable.
I’m excited to hear all about your homes.
I can’t wait to dive into the world of STL. Haven’t no clue where to start, I think this show will really help guide me!
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This show centers on buying a vacation home first, then turning it into a revenue-generating short-term rental. Host Katie Cline guides listeners through practical, finance-forward paths to ownership, featuring real-world stories, expert interviews, and actionable strategies for financing, partnerships, pricing, design, and management. Episodes emphasize intelligent leverage, regional market nuances, and the role of technology and services that simplify owning multiple vacation properties. A standout angle is the “second home first” approach—often contrasted with traditional primary-home purchases—and the recurring focus on community, design trends, and actionable playbooks for turning properties into cash-flowing assets while preserving li... more
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Recent guests on Second Home First include:
1. Sarah Huff
2. Tyler Moore
3. Taylor Summer
4. Grace Gudenkauf
5. Amelia McGee
6. Natalie Palmer
7. Taylor Smith
8. Lindsay Fricks
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