
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 | 39 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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When her husband received military orders to move their family to South Korea, today’s guest made a decision that completely changed the way she viewed homeownership. What followed were some of the most unimaginable hardships someone could endure—but... more
Breaking news—Second Home First has been featured in the holy grail, the New York Times! I’m taking you behind the scenes on everything, from the cold pitch I sent to get the journalist’s attention to being photographed last week at my first vacation... more
How long would you wait to afford a home where you live? Five years? Ten? After more than 2 decades renting in Los Angeles, today's guest decided she was done waiting and chose to buy a cabin in the North Georgia mountains instead.
This Week’s Guest... more
Buying a house is one of the biggest financial decisions most of us will ever make. So why does it feel like no one has ever taught us how to actually do it?
There's no class in school that explains mortgages, offers, inspections, appraisals, or clos... more
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I’m so invested in this story!
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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This show centers on building wealth through a “second home first” approach, pairing real-world property investing with lifestyle design. Conversations span co-hosting vacation rentals, financing strategies, midterm and short-term rental dynamics, pricing automation, and design/amenities that boost guest satisfaction. Guests range from seasoned real estate investors and financial planners to operators who run vacation homes remotely, plus experts in pricing, furnishing, and guest services. A standout throughline is turning vacation properties into revenue engines while maintaining personal use, with practical frameworks, checklists, and sponsor-supported tools that listeners can apply immediately. The format blends actionable tactics with i... more
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Recent guests on Second Home First include:
1. Kasia Ghetmiri
2. Jessica Khani
3. Janel Gallucci
4. Natalie Palmer
5. Zoey Berghoff
6. Sarah Huff
7. Tyler Moore
8. Taylor Summer
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