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Second Home First

Katie Cline

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led business and real-estate show focused on buying, operating, and profiting from vacation homes as short-term rentals, featuring industry experts and real-world second-home owners. PR agencies could credibly pitch short-term-rental operators, hospitality founders, vacation-home designers, property-marketing experts, authors, and homeowners with distinctive success stories; booking difficulty is medium because relevant expertise is essential, though guests need not be nationally famous.

Metrics

Episodes: 50

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 3.8k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

hello@buyyoursecondhomefirst.com

hello@secondhomefirst.com

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Host

Katie Cline - Hospitality veteran, short-term-rental expert, and three-time vacation-home owner who teaches people how to use vacation properties to build wealth and create an affordable path to homeownership.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Relevant expertise in short-term rentals, vacation-home operations, hospitality, property marketing, design, or related services; alternatively, a compelling firsthand story of buying and successfully operating a second home.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or leads a hospitality, short-term-rental, design, or property-marketing business, Operates one or more vacation properties, Published a notable book or built an established content platform, Demonstrated strong booking, revenue, or business results from a vacation home

Recent Guest Discussions

Jamie Kraus - Working With Content Creators To Market Vacation Homes, Structuring Creator Partnerships, And Producing Effective Property Photos And Videos.

Seppe Tirabassi - Buying A Second Home While Keeping A Rent-controlled City Apartment, Purchasing Remotely, And Operating A Fully Booked Maine Vacation Rental.

Caroline Chambers - Cooking For Groups At Vacation Homes And Stocking Short-term-rental Kitchens With Useful Ingredients, Cookware, And Supplies.

Jordan McDonough - Designing Vacation Homes Around Guest Psychology, Destination Demand, Booking Behavior, And Revenue Optimization.

Recent Topics

Short Term Rentals, Vacation Homes, Real Estate, Homeownership, Hospitality

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Second Home First
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[ABROAD] This Chicago Lawyer Bought a Farmhouse… in Italy

October 06, 2026

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 former stables, and a wine tasting room in the old cantina. This Week’s Guest: Claire Stephens is a lawyer who lives in Chicago but decided to buy a property in Liguria, Italy. This isn’t just any property, but a farmhouse next door to a home that...

[EXPERT] Is the Starter Home Dead? A New York Times Real Estate Journalist Weighs In

September 29, 2026

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 world: the New York Times. Real estate journalist, Heather Senison, who wrote the full-page feature on Second Home First, is here to share what she’s seeing from today’s homebuyers—and where homeownership could be headed next. This Week’s Expert G...

[EXPERT] The Good Ol’ Days Are Happening Right Now

September 22, 2026

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 solving a problem for others that they had experienced firsthand. This Week’s Guest: Rose Tipka is the CEO and Founder of Your Family’s Place, a vacation rental company in Ohio’s Amish country focused on larger homes spread across 75 acres. Not o...

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Second Home First
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How do I get in touch with Second Home First?

Second Home First is hosted by Katie Cline. Its publicly listed emails are hello@buyyoursecondhomefirst.com and hello@secondhomefirst.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Second Home First?

The publicly listed emails for Second Home First: hello@buyyoursecondhomefirst.com and hello@secondhomefirst.com.

How many listeners does Second Home First have?

Podseeker estimates Second Home First reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Second Home First?

Second Home First typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant expertise in short-term rentals, vacation-home operations, hospitality, property marketing, design, or related services; alternatively, a compelling firsthand story of buying and successfully operating a second home. Common among recent guests: Founded or leads a hospitality, short-term-rental, design, or property-marketing business; Operates one or more vacation properties; Published a notable book or built an established content platform. Recent guests include Jamie Kraus, Seppe Tirabassi, and Caroline Chambers.

How hard is it to get booked on Second Home First?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Second Home First cover?

Recent episodes cover Short Term Rentals, Vacation Homes, Real Estate, Homeownership, and Hospitality. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

hello@buyyoursecondhomefirst.com

hello@secondhomefirst.com

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