
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 | 51 | Founded | a year ago |
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When most people think of an impulse buy, they probably think of a new pair of shoes. But for today’s guest, it was a beach crash pad. After feeling like he missed his chance to buy in New York City due to climbing real estate prices post-Covid, this... more
Second Home First is going international! This episode kicks off our brand-new Second Home First Abroad series with a trip to Italy, where a Chicago lawyer is transforming an old farmhouse into two luxury suites, complete with a pool, a sauna in the ... more
The housing market is constantly making headlines, whether it’s rising home prices, high interest rates, or a shortage of homes for sale. But today, we’re hearing from someone who covers the topic for one of the most influential publications in the w... more
After her husband was involved in a serious car accident while on his way to a work conference, today’s expert guest began to reevaluate everything. What followed was a leap of faith to create more time and freedom for her and her family, while also ... more
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My husband and I are starting out with short-term rentals after doing a few flips. We decided why flip in our own city when we can rehab a lakefront property and second home First has given us the courage and insight that we needed to start our new journey with STR‘s. Thank you, katie Cline.
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.
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A practical, audience-focused program about buying a vacation home first to unlock wealth and lifestyle flexibility through short-term rentals. Recurring topics include financing strategies, design-driven profitability, branding and guest experience, and real-world journeys from aspiring owners to multi-property investors. Guests range from mortgage lenders and design experts to rental operators and marketing tech founders, offering actionable frameworks, templates, and sponsor-enabled tools to manage and monetize vacation properties. The show stands out for combining personal storytelling with hands-on, numbers-based tactics to make second-home ownership feel attainable and scalable for listeners interested in real estate, hospitality, and... more
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Recent guests on Second Home First include:
1. Heather Senison
2. Rose Tipka
3. Jamie Kraus
4. Seppe Tirabassi
5. Caroline Chambers
6. Jordan McDonough
7. Alisha Rae
8. Dawn Asher
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