Episodes 33
Avg. Duration 30m
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Apple Rating 5.0 (25)
Since Oct 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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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 than owning in all 50 of the largest U.S. metros, buying any home–let alone a ‘second’ one–has never felt more out of reach. But Second Home First shows listeners how to make homeownership not only possible, but profitable by purchasing a vacation home that can double as a short-term rental—building wealth for tomorrow while providing a place to vacation for free today! What 401(k) can do that? As a 3x vacation home owner, Katie breaks down her proven strategy step by step, sharing actionable lessons each week so listeners can do it too. In addition to tactical solo episodes, the show will feature exclusive interviews with experts, real stories from people who’ve done it too, and Q&A coaching sessions with aspiring second home owners. Second Home First gives listeners the tools, insights, and inspiration to make their dream vacation home a reality.

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[EXPERT] How to Own a Vacation Home That Makes Money Without Becoming a Landlord

Jun 09, 2026 33m Transcript

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…

[REAL STORIES] Why Being “Debt-Free” Might Be Keeping You Poor

Jun 02, 2026 47m Transcript

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…

[EXPERT] The Kid-Friendly Details Every Vacation Home Needs

May 26, 2026 28m Transcript

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…

[REAL STORIES] This NYC Teacher Stopped Waiting for “Someday” and Bought a Cottage in the Poconos

May 19, 2026 47m Transcript

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…

[REAL STORIES] She Escaped Texas Summers by Buying a House in Maine

May 12, 2026 43m Transcript

What if attaining your “dream life” didn’t require quitting your job, becoming a millionaire, or even moving someplace else? Today’s guest, a native Texan, bought her second home first in coastal…

When Your Vacation Home Becomes a TV Star

May 05, 2026 20m Transcript

On this episode of Second Home First, I’m taking you behind the scenes of something I never could have predicted: my very first vacation home, Trout Landing, being featured on an Emmy Award-winning…

[EXPERT] Can Buying a Vacation Home Make Your W2 Optional?

Apr 28, 2026 52m Transcript

When COVID hit, I made three budgets: what would happen if I lost my job, what would happen if my husband lost his job, and what would happen if we both did. It was the first time I really understood…

Which is the Bigger Risk: Failing or Not Trying?

Apr 21, 2026 20m Transcript

What if I told you that the difference between the people who build the life they want and the people who just think about it isn’t timing, money, or even confidence. It’s their willingness to take a…

You Don't Need to Be Rich: The Real Numbers Behind Our Vacation Homes

Apr 14, 2026 24m Transcript

What if I told you that you don’t need to be rich to buy a second home? And that actually, buying that very home could be the thing that MAKES you rich!?On this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain…

[EXPERT] How to Buy a Vacation Home with Family or Friends

Apr 07, 2026 31m Transcript

What if the fastest way to afford your dream vacation home was to buy it with someone else? On this week’s expert episode, we’re unpacking exactly how to buy your second home with family or friends,…

[REAL STORIES] He Turned His Home Into a Rental That Paid Him While Abroad

Mar 31, 2026 43m Transcript

What if your primary home didn’t tie you down but actually gave you the freedom to leave? Today’s guest didn’t buy his second home first, but when an unexpected job opportunity took him to Buenos…

[EXPERT] Top 1% Realtor on the Money Mistake Keeping you Stuck (and What to Do Instead)

Mar 24, 2026 48m Transcript

Do you ever feel like you’re doing everything right but still not getting ahead? Today’s expert guest, a top 1% realtor, is breaking down how the beliefs around homeownership we learned growing up…

[REAL STORIES] Should this NYC Actress Buy a House in the Catskills? We Did the Math.

Mar 17, 2026 45m Transcript

On this episode, we’re doing something we’ve never done before: we’re vetting a real Zillow listing to see if it could make a good vacation home investment. Join us as we walk through the exact…

[EXPERT] How Much Should Guests Pay to Rent Your Vacation Home?

Mar 10, 2026 31m Transcript

If you like the idea of owning a vacation home that pays for itself, it’s crucial to get your pricing right. Charge too much and no one books — charge too little and you’re leaving money on the…

[REAL STORIES] Rent-Stabilized in the West Village. Vacation homeowner in Connecticut.

Mar 03, 2026 40m Transcript

If you’re a self-employed freelancer and think getting a mortgage, especially on a second home, just isn’t possible, this week’s episode is for you. Our guest, a New York City–based travel…

[EXPERT] The Side Hustle That Comes With Free Vacations

Feb 24, 2026 28m Transcript

Owning a vacation home that pays for itself doesn’t have to mean handing over control—or handing over your profits. This week’s episode reveals how technology has made self-managing your vacation…

[REAL STORIES] The Decision That Gave Her More Freedom Than a ‘Forever Home’ Ever Could

Feb 17, 2026 27m Transcript

What if buying your second home first was the key to more freedom, flexibility, and options than you ever thought possible? That’s what happened for this week’s guest, whose decision to skip buying a…

[EXPERT] This Real Estate Agent Says the “Forever Home” is a Myth

Feb 10, 2026 39m Transcript

What if 99% of real estate agents are the WRONG agent for you? This week, our expert guest is exposing why that is—and what to look for in order to avoid a six-figure mistake.This Week’s Expert…

[REAL STORIES] Her Brooklyn Down Payment Bought a Second Home—In Cash

Feb 03, 2026 19m

Imagine realizing that the down payment you’ve been saving to buy a primary home in Brooklyn would be enough money to buy your second home entirely in cash. On today’s Real Stories episode, you’ll…

How I Renovated and Furnished an Entire Vacation Home in 7 Days, While 2 Months Postpartum

Jan 27, 2026 38m Transcript

What if I told you that setting up your dream vacation home didn’t have to take months?In this episode of Second Home First, host Katie Cline breaks down exactly how she and her husband renovated and…

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