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RentPrep For Landlords

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RentPrep For Landlords is a podcast that dives deep into the world of being a landlord. Host Andrew Schultz discusses everything from gruesome tenant evictions to simple strategies to keep your sanity as a landlord. Past guests include Dan Lane of Rental Income Podcast, J. Massey of Cash Flow Diary,… read more

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Farewell

February 22nd, 2024

0:39

An important message from RadioPublic

How To Work With Restoration Companies (Podcast #426)

March 21st, 2024

59:37

In this week's podcast, Andrew Schultz discusses working with restoration companies for your rental property. What are his tips for a successful …

How To Assess Rental Damage (Podcast #425)

March 7th, 2024

15:28

In this week's podcast, Andrew Schultz discusses rental property damage whether it’s done by a natural disaster like a storm or possibly your …

Pipe Bursts: Who Pays For What? (Podcast #424)

February 22nd, 2024

1:05:25

In this week's podcast, Andrew Schultz discusses pipe bursts in rentals and whether or not the tenant or landlord is responsible for the costs.

Fake Landlords: What To Know (Podcast #423)

February 8th, 2024

18:38

In this week's podcast, Andrew Schultz discusses the latest fake landlord scam to hit the market. Make sure to warn your tenants!

How do you go …

Tenant Breaks No Smoking Rules (Podcast #422)

January 25th, 2024

1:03:59

In this week's podcast, Andrew Schultz discusses tenants that like to break the no smoking clause that is clearly laid out in your lease agreement.

How To Build Tenant Credit (Podcast #421)

January 11th, 2024

17:55

In this week's podcast, Andrew Schultz how to build up your tenant’s credit by properly reporting rent payments to various outlets.

We will also …

How To Self-Manage Your Rental (Podcast #420)

December 28th, 2023

57:11

In this week's podcast, Andrew Schultz discusses how to self-manage your rental property like a professional.

We will also explore what to do when …

Smart Rental Homes: Is It A Thing? (Podcast #419)

December 14th, 2023

18:23

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about whether or not smart homes are worth the …

Fair Housing Testing: What To Know (Podcast #418)

November 30th, 2023

1:01:06

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about fair housing testing and its role in …

How To Manage Work From Home Tenants (Podcast #417)

November 16th, 2023

13:36

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about work from home tenants. Does it make more …

Rental Property Tenancy Limits (Podcast #416)

November 2nd, 2023

15:12

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about whether or not there should be limits on a …

Should Tenants Have Insurance? [Podcast #415]

October 19th, 2023

1:01:02

We are back with another episode of the RentPrep for Landlords Podcast with your host, Andrew Schultz. In this podcast, we'll explore tenant …

How To Eliminate Pet Odor In Rental (Podcast #414)

October 5th, 2023

20:36

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about the necessary steps to ensure that pet odor …

How To Hire A Property Management Company [Podcast #412]

September 28th, 2023

57:41

We're diving deep into the world on property management on this podcast! Community Manager and RentPrep For Landlords podcast host, Andrew Schultz, …

Interview With David Bitton (Podcast #412)

September 7th, 2023

1:11:12

RentPrep Community Manager, Andrew Schultz, chats with Co-Founder & CMO, David Bitton, of DoorLoop about how landlords can market themselves to …

Tenant Snuck In Pet, Now What? (Podcast #411)

August 24th, 2023

1:05:43

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about what to do when you unexpectedly find a pet …

When To Replace Rental Appliances (Podcast #410)

August 10th, 2023

22:07

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about replacing rental appliances. How many times …

How To Deal With Rude Tenants (Podcast #409)

July 27th, 2023

1:08:18

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, discusses how best to deal with a rude tenant. If you’re …

Tenant Starts Rental On Fire. Now What? (Podcast #408)

July 13th, 2023

18:30

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about a tenant that starts a rental property on …

Mold In Rental Unit: Now What? (Podcast #407)

June 29th, 2023

58:30

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about a ton of topics this week that landlords …

How To Check Tenant Military Status (Podcast #406)

June 15th, 2023

19:58

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about how to check your tenant’s military status.

Interview With Chelsea Kline (Podcast #405)

June 1st, 2023

1:04:18

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, sits down with FCRA-Certified Screener, Chelsea Kline, …

Fake Rental Tour Scams: Watch Out (Podcast #404)

May 18th, 2023

21:50

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about the latest rental property scam where fake …

Interview With Katie Brosch (Podcast #403)

May 4th, 2023

1:00:07

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats with Katie Brosch of RentPrep about tenant credit …

Landlord Fined For Too Many Tenants (Podcast #402)

April 20th, 2023

17:43

In this episode, Podcast Host & Community Manager at RentPrep, Andrew Schultz, chats about a landlord that was fined over $10,000 for having too …

Interview With Devin Redmond (Podcast #401)

April 6th, 2023

1:00:14

In this episode, Podcast Host & Community Manager at RentPrep, Andrew Schultz, interviews Devin Redmond of Roofstock. Redmond currently serves as …

Special Edition: Interview With Stephen M. White (Podcast #400)

March 23rd, 2023

1:24:56

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats with RentPrep Founder, Stephen M. White.

In this …

Interview With Vitaliy Volpov (Podcast #399)

March 9th, 2023

1:16:46

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats with Real Estate Investor, Vitaly Volpov about his …

Double Deposits: How To Charge (Podcast #398)

February 23rd, 2023

20:09

This week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, goes over when to start considering charging double the …

When To Start Advertising Rentals (Podcast #397)

February 9th, 2023

20:49

This week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, goes over when you should start advertising your rental …

Zillow Fair Market Values: What To Know (Podcast #396)

January 26th, 2023

21:39

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, goes over basic landlord responsibilities including …

When Tenants Fail To Move In (Podcast #395)

January 12th, 2023

19:52

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about tenants that signed a lease agreement, but …

Reimbursing Tenants: What To Know (Podcast #394)

December 29th, 2022

18:02

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about reimbursing tenants. In this specific case, …

Multi-Family Property: How To Invest (Podcast #393)

December 15th, 2022

20:34

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about what to look for when investing in your …

Rising Mortgage Rates: The Impact On Rentals (Podcast #392)

December 1st, 2022

21:38

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about the rise of mortgage rates and the impact it …

Don’t Forget About Renter Due Diligence! (Podcast #391)

November 17th, 2022

19:41

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about the importance of doing due diligence as a …

Tenants Are Getting Divorced: Now What? (Podcast #390)

November 3rd, 2022

15:44

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about how to change a lease agreement when the …

Security Deposits: Everything You Need To Know (Podcast #389)

October 20th, 2022

17:38

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about the best time to collect security deposits.

How To Deal With Stubborn Tenants (Podcast #388)

October 6th, 2022

20:40

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about a tenant that found BB Gun shots in the …

How To Manage Multiple Property Leases (Podcast #387)

September 22nd, 2022

18:13

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about how to best handle lease agreements when you …

Renters Insurance: What Is It? (Podcast #386)

September 8th, 2022

20:54

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host & Property Manager, Andrew Schultz, chats about renters insurance and how it can help not only benefit a …

How To Deal w/ Nuisance Neighbors (Podcast #385)

August 25th, 2022

21:17

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about how your neighbor’s lifestyle could affect …

How To Request Tenant Ledgers (Podcast #384)

August 11th, 2022

26:13

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about requesting tenant ledgers from property …

How To Prevent Landlord Burnout (Podcast #383)

July 28th, 2022

21:42

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about how to prevent landlord burnout while …

Are Section 8 Landlords In Trouble? (Podcast #382)

July 14th, 2022

23:37

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about one story in Denton County, Texas where …

Pet Cleanup: Who’s Responsible? (Podcast #381)

June 30th, 2022

20:52

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about who cleans up after pets once tenants move …

High-End Rentals: How To Charge (Podcast #380)

June 16th, 2022

20:04

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about how to charge for a high-end rental.

So, …

How To Charge For Damage To Rental (Podcast #379)

June 2nd, 2022

23:21

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about how to go about charging tenants for any …

Best Electronic Locks For Rentals (Podcast #378)

May 19th, 2022

20:08

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about using electronic locks for rental properties …

Tenant Requests Repairs: Does Landlord Pay? (Podcast #377)

May 5th, 2022

17:54

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, chats about tenants that make a request for an unnecessary repair or upgrade.

When dealing with …

Should You Use Realtors To Find Tenants? (Podcast #376)

April 21st, 2022

23:45

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, chats about using a realtor to find and screen your potential tenants.

We’ll also go over a …

How To Sell + Purchase Rentals (Podcast #375)

April 7th, 2022

24:03
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, discusses how long to give tenants to vacate a rental property that you are selling. We'll also …

How To Deal With Messy Tenants (Podcast #374)

March 24th, 2022

17:10
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, discusses messy tenants and the negative impact that they can have on your property.

What’s …

Rental Emergency Funds: What To Know (Podcast #373)

March 10th, 2022

16:14
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, discusses the importance of emergency funds for rental properties, how much to save, where to …

Rental Listing Scams: How To Avoid? (Podcast #372)

February 24th, 2022

20:10
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, discusses the topic of rental property scams. What do you do if someone swipes your property …

Unauthorized Pets & People In Rental (Podcast #371)

February 10th, 2022

18:29
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, explores the topic of landlords stumbling across unauthorized pets in a rental property as well …

Cleaning Fees For Rental: What To Know (Podcast #370)

January 27th, 2022

17:34

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, explores the topic of cleaning fees for rental properties including a discussion around how to …

Restraining Orders Against Landlords (Podcast #369)

January 13th, 2022

20:20

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, chats about tenant-proofing a rental including what appliances to invest in, services and more.

Help! Tenant Is A Hoarder (Podcast #368)

December 30th, 2021

24:17

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, goes over what to do if your tenant is a hoarder including what to expect when you want to take …

House Hacking: Who Pays For What? (Podcast #367)

December 16th, 2021

20:49

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, how important it is to have a plan of action going into a house hacking scenario.

We learn the …

How To Spot Fake Paystubs (Podcast #366)

December 2nd, 2021

23:14
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, discusses the rise of fake paystubs and the impact it can have on landlords during the rental …

Renting To Traveling Nurses (Podcast #365)

November 18th, 2021

21:53

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, explores the ins and out of renting out your property to traveling professionals, such as …

How To Prevent Lease Violations (Podcast #364)

November 4th, 2021

12:11

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, goes over his tips and tricks to ensure that tenants remain in compliance with their lease …

Section 8 Inspection Failures (Podcast #363)

October 21st, 2021

20:57

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, goes over Section 8 inspections and what it means for landlords, including what to do if a …

Corporate Housing: What Are The Rules? (Podcast #362)

October 7th, 2021

20:48

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, chats about renting to companies that would like to provide housing for their employees. …

Can A Tenant Run A Business In Rental? (Podcast #361)

September 23rd, 2021

17:27

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, talks about tenants running a business from your rental property. Can a tenant run a business …

How To Prove Rental Property Damage By Tenant (Podcast #360)

September 9th, 2021

19:42

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, chats about how to prove damage to a rental property caused by a tenant.

Are you thinking about …

Security Deposits: When & How To Return (Podcast #359)

August 26th, 2021

15:37

Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, chats about returning security deposits to tenants, including when to keep the deposits and when to give them back.

AC Units: Landlord Vs. Tenant Responsibility (Podcast #358)

August 12th, 2021

19:06

Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, will go over the best practices for having AC Units in your rental property, including what to do when your tenant’s …

Tips For Hiring A Property Manager (Podcast #357)

July 29th, 2021

17:39

Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, goes over what to look for when hiring a property manager to look over your rental property.

What do you do when your …

How To Raise Rent In Today's Market (Podcast #356)

July 15th, 2021

18:17

Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, goes over the best practices for raising rent in today's crazy real estate market.

Next, a tenant calls you about a …

How To Reduce Rental Vacancy (Podcast #355)

July 1st, 2021

18:25

Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, goes over the best practices on how to reduce rental vacancy.

What happens when you have rental applicants that applied …

Rental Construction: What Are Tenant’s Rights? (Podcast #354)

June 17th, 2021

22:22

Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, goes over best practices for landlords that are renovating occupied rental properties, including a tenant’s rights …

Live-In Landlords: Best Practices (Podcast #353)

June 3rd, 2021

26:27

If you currently are roommates with your tenants, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, gives his best tips for creating a solid landlord-tenant relationship.

Co-Signers On Rental Property Leases 101 (Podcast #352)

May 20th, 2021

19:29

Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, discusses co-signers on leases. What happens if you have a couple or a group of family members that are applying to …

Tenant Guest Policy: Where To Draw The Line (Podcast #351)

May 6th, 2021

19:59

Whether it’s a tenant who has a guest over every single day since they moved in or are hoping to have some friends over for a party. Podcast Host, …

Renters Insurance: Should You Require It? (Podcast #350)

April 22nd, 2021

20:26

Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, chats about renters insurance. Although it’s often not required, it may still be a good investment for those that are …

Rental Property With Criminal History (Podcast #349)

April 8th, 2021

21:09

Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, chats about divulging information about a rental property’s criminal history. Do you have to tell tenants that the …

Subleasing: When Tenants Break The Rules (Podcast #348)

March 25th, 2021

17:07

Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, chats about tenants who violate the subleasing terms set out in their contract and how to best handle the situation.

Rental Applicant w/ Federal Tax Liens (Podcast #347)

March 11th, 2021

19:40

What should you do when you find an old federal tax lien on a rental applicant’s credit check, but it’s been over 20 years since the lien first …

Coin-Operated Laundry In Rentals (Podcast #346)

February 25th, 2021

20:40

Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, explores the idea of coin-operated laundry machines in rentals. Is it a good idea? Would it turn a better profit?

Also …

How To Break Up With Your Tenants (Podcast #345)

February 11th, 2021

20:43

Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, discusses how to break up with your difficult tenants, including a discussion around strategies like cash for keys and …

Move-In & Move-Out Inspections (Podcast #344)

January 28th, 2021

20:37

Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, chats about screening and leasing to couples. Should you just put one person on the lease? What if one applicant’s …

Cannabis In Rentals: Where’s The Line? (Podcast #343)

January 14th, 2021

16:30

Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, chats about cannabis in rentals. Is there a line that you can draw despite it being legal in some states?

Also in this …

Current Rent Rate Trends Across U.S. (Podcast #342)

December 31st, 2020

22:54

Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, chats about rent rate trends around the U.S. including what states are seeing a rapid decrease and what states are …

Giving Gifts To Tenants For Holidays (Podcast #341)

December 17th, 2020

19:18

Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, dives into holiday gift-giving for tenants. Is it appropriate to give your tenant a gift and if so, what are popular …

Renting Out Gym Equipment To Tenants (Podcast #340)

December 3rd, 2020

18:20

Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, goes over renting out gym equipment to tenants, liabilities to consider and whether or not it’s a good idea.

Also in …

The 2020 Election’s Impact On Real Estate (Podcast #339)

November 26th, 2020

14:38

Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, goes over what passed at the state level for real estate investors as a result of the 2020 election.

 

Also in this …

COVID-19 Spikes Rental Fraud (Podcast #338)

November 19th, 2020

17:43

Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, goes over the latest trend to hit the rental market; fraudulent rental applications. Due to COVID-19, the industry has …

Rodent Responsibility: Landlord or Tenant? (Podcast #337)

November 12th, 2020

17:32

Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, chats about rodent control on rental property. Who is responsible, landlords or tenants?

We’ll also discuss sharing …

Questions To Ask Potential Renters (Podcast #336)

November 5th, 2020

16:43

Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, goes over essential questions to ask potential tenants and the top red flags to look for when screening renters.

Andrew …

Selling Rental Property During COVID-19 (Podcast #335)

October 29th, 2020

16:48

Podcast Host and Property Manager, Andrew Schultz, goes into detail about tenants who refuse to sign a release form to show and sell your rental …

A Tenant Remodel Without Permission? (Podcast #334)

October 22nd, 2020

16:16

Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, goes over how to manage tenants who remodel your rental property without your permission. Are they allowed to do so and …

Section 8 Housing Vouchers (Podcast #333)

October 15th, 2020

17:12

In this podcast, we’ll go over Section 8 vouchers, how they are used in the rental industry and the rules behind accepting them.

We’ll also discuss …

Best Practices For Inheriting Tenants (Podcast #332)

October 8th, 2020

16:39

Inheriting tenants can either be the best thing ever or a nightmare. Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, goes over the best practices for inheriting …

Bookkeeping Advice For Rental Properties (Podcast #331)

October 1st, 2020

16:31

Renting properties out is a business. When you have four or five rental properties, managing accounts can become somewhat of a task. So, how do you keep your tenants’ accounts organized while still maintaining your …

Rental Property Disclosure (Podcast #330)

September 24th, 2020

16:09

When you go to show a rental property, how much information should you disclose? Maybe the neighbors are sensitive to loud parties or the basement …

Best Tips: Cash for Keys (Podcast #329)

September 17th, 2020

20:42

Rather than go through the eviction process, landlords have the ability to offer tenants a lump sum of money in exchange for a tenant to vacate the property, also known as cash for keys. In this podcast, we’ll go over …

Property Damage: Who Is Responsible? (Podcast #328)

September 10th, 2020

12:16

What happens when your tenant’s renters insurance or your homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover an unexpected sump pump flood? In this latest podcast, …

Should You Rent To Friends? (Podcast #327)

September 3rd, 2020

21:05

When a close friend tells you how much of a great tenant they would be, would you consider renting to them? Listen in to hear what Property Manager …

Construction On Occupied Rentals (Podcast #326)

August 27th, 2020

10:33

Let’s say you want to upgrade the kitchen in your rental. Currently, you have a tenant living there. What are the rules and regulations when it comes …

How To Collect Rent Payments Online (Podcast #325)

August 20th, 2020

17:22

Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, discusses how to choose an online rent payment company, including the discussion of well-known systems like PayPal.

How To Set Your Property’s Rent Price (Podcast #324)

August 13th, 2020

17:03

Setting the rent price for your property doesn’t have to be stressful. Host, Andrew Schultz, goes over a few tips on how to set the correct price for …

How To Market Rental Property (Podcast #323)

August 6th, 2020

21:08

Should you market your rental properties on something like Zillow or Craigslist? Or, maybe Facebook is the best option. TIme & time again, we …

How To Deny Tenant Applications Professionally (Podcast #322)

July 30th, 2020

14:04

Often as a landlord, you're put in a situation where you need to notify potential tenants that their renter’s application has been denied. But, how do you do so in a professional manner? Learn more about denying a …

#321 Mom & Pop Landlords & Tenant Requests

July 23rd, 2020

18:36

Mom & Pop landlords haven’t seen much sympathy lately other than a few forbearance options here and there. With eviction moratoriums still in place for a few states, landlords are finding it harder to keep up with …

#320 Cash Rent Payments & Tenant Belongings

July 16th, 2020

22:25

Manhattan apartment sales haven’t seen this kind of plunge in nearly 30 years. The struggle to find buyers in today’s commercial real estate market is real as buyers sit on their hands and wait out the storm.

For …

#319 Landlord Forbearance Options

July 9th, 2020

16:58

It has been a long and treacherous road for landlords. From evictions to past due mortgage payments, COVID-19 has had quite an impact on the rental industry. The latest news to hit the market includes new forbearance …

#318 The End Of Eviction Moratoriums

July 2nd, 2020

18:14

A wave of evictions is sweeping across the United States as state eviction moratoriums are steadily being lifted. Will landlords be able to make up for lost rent and what will the future of renting look like?

#317 Big Announcement

June 25th, 2020

16:42

Facebook has recently changed their ad platform to make it difficult for landlords to discriminate in ads on the platform, Boston is proposing a new …

#316 RE Data Trends in 2020

June 18th, 2020

21:35

Small town searches (under 50,000 population) are up 71% on Redfin. The crazy part is that’s the least significant number on where trends are …

#315 Impact of Mass Exodus from Big Cities

June 11th, 2020

9:55

COVID-19 and protests have created a shelter in place and curfews in huge cities. With the sudden ability to work remotely many employees are skipping town...

#314 Major Backlog

June 4th, 2020

9:13

We’re looking at the housing markets and availability of service contractors to keep up with the demand.

#313 Viral Marketing Tactic for Listings

May 28th, 2020

9:34

Can adding Big Foot to your rental property listings help you fill a vacancy faster? Let’s dig into the data and learn more.

#312 Does Wall Street Win in a Pandemic

May 21st, 2020

11:39

In the last economic crisis, Wall Street moved in when real estate prices were low and gobbled up a lot of the rental market. Will the same thing happen with COVID-19?

#311 The State of Airbnb

May 14th, 2020

18:31

Airbnb has been hit extremely hard by COVID-19 along with the hosts that rely on the platform for bookings. In this week’s podcast we deep dive into the world of short term rentals during a pandemic.

#310 Tenant Sounds Off

May 7th, 2020

11:55

We cover questions from our community from an angry tenant and how to handle abandoned property.

#309 David (tenant) vs Goliath (landlord)

April 30th, 2020

18:26

How do we break from this “class warfare” during a difficult time? We discuss expectations vs agreements and how a personal story might give you a …

#308 April Rent Stats and Are Malls Doomed?

April 23rd, 2020

13:24

With malls collecting on 10-25% of rent what does the retail atmosphere look like in 6-9 months?

#307 Fallout from a Rent Strike

April 16th, 2020

6:40

A rent strike could create short-term relief but potentially at the renters own expense. Learn why in today’s podcast.

#306 Real Estate Markets After a Pandemic

April 9th, 2020

20:08

In this news roundup we look at articles from across the web to get expert opinions on how COVID-19 will impact real estate valuations going forward.

#305 Mental Health Tips with LMHC Nicole Mosey

April 2nd, 2020

25:42

Being a landlord is not easy but it just got a lot more complicated. The stress and anxiety can be overwhelming but there are ways to cope. Listen in …

#304 8 Tips to Stay Sane During COVID-19

March 26th, 2020

8:42

COVID-19 is impacting all of us in one way or another. That’s why we’ll cover some simple tips to keep your sanity.

#303 Reach Out to Your Tenants

March 19th, 2020

9:06

Be sure to come up with a game plan of what you’re going to do with your rentals and communicate that with your tenants. Remind them that they’re not to flush napkins, paper towels, or wipes down the toilet.

#302 Cali PM Andres Segovia Weighs in on Rent Control

March 12th, 2020

36:29

Andres is not short on passion when it comes to the topic of real estate and especially the effects of rent control. Listen in to hear his thoughts.

#301 - $4.8 Million Real Estate Ponzi Scheme

March 5th, 2020

14:42

The FBI and IRS teamed up to take down one of Rhode Islands largest fraudsters in history. Learn what red flags were raised that real estate …

#300 Catching up with Old Friends

February 27th, 2020

33:19

A quick-moving recap from previous guests to see what’s new and how their real estate journey has progressed.

#299 Fine of $150k for Private Landlord

February 20th, 2020

8:27

Learn the backstory of this massive fine and what we as landlords and property managers can learn from it.

#298 - 15 Ridiculous Renter Tweets

February 13th, 2020

11:30

If you need a quick laugh as a landlord check out these funny tweets.

#297 Rent Control and ADUs

February 6th, 2020

10:30

Rent control can have a negative impact on the people it’s suppose to help. Simply put, investors don’t want to build new housing stock in places …

#296 Landlord Tug of War

January 30th, 2020

12:47

We cover four common scenarios where landlords have internal conflict created by cognitive dissonance

#295 Zillow Offers

January 23rd, 2020

17:27

Will the future of selling your home be as simple as requesting an offer and passing it off to a company like Zillow? Their numbers suggest that might be true.

#294 Outsourcing and SOPs in Real Estate

January 16th, 2020

12:19

Documenting your work so you can outsource it is a huge help in your business. It will give you back time to work on other areas of the business.

#293 Five Real Estate Trends in 2020

January 9th, 2020

13:33

30 cities represent 40% of the population but 60% of all new job growth. Learn how this affects the overall rental market.

#292 Past Year Review

January 2nd, 2020

10:50

Forget new year’s resolutions, start with a past year review!

#291 Upstream Indicators

December 26th, 2019

17:51

Did you know Caterpillar equipment is an upstream indicator on new construction? Makes sense right? Listen to get more details on this subject matter.

#290 Q&A on Firepits, Theft, and Evictions

December 19th, 2019

15:33

It sounds innocent… just a fire pit. But then it turns into 500 to 600 pounds of damage. Hear how one guest across the pond describes her english garden nightmare.

#289 Newton’s Third Law and Landlords

December 12th, 2019

16:47

Newton’s Third Law is worth considering before any sweeping policy changes go into effect.

#288 8 Kitchen Trends to Avoid

December 5th, 2019

16:31

We discuss trends to avoid with your kitchen remodels and what will stand against the test of time.

#287 Marshmallows and Thanksgiving

November 28th, 2019

16:19

I’m very thankful for RentPrep, the community we serve, and those of you that listen to this podcast. Thank you!

#286 Dealing with Nightmare Tenants

November 24th, 2019

39:04

Lindsey is a patient landlord who was generous enough to share his story with us. He’s learning on the job and wanted to share his experience for all to learn from.

#285 Mindfulness and Landlordling

November 14th, 2019

8:34

Mindfulness and meditation is all the rage these days as apps like Calm and Headspace have become mainstream. I talk about a few things to keep in …

#284 Future Real Estate Trends

November 7th, 2019

13:23

We’re also discussing the new real estate platform “Ribbon” making waves along with shorting NYC developers due to rent control laws.

#283 Beds Bugs and ESAs

October 31st, 2019

12:09

In Philly, a bill is going to vote to see who is responsible for bed bugs between landlords and tenants while Michigan lawmakers will vote on harsh penalties for falsified ESAs.

#282 Selling My First Rental

October 24th, 2019

14:27

I share my overall experience from selling my first rental property. I also share about my thought process for selling and why I decided it was the right decision moving forward...

#281 Identifying Identity Theft in Tenant Applicants

October 17th, 2019

14:51

By implementing a few practices in your tenant screening process you can help reduce your exposure to fraudulent applicants.

#280 From Music to Rentals with Steve Fox

October 10th, 2019

20:12

He wrote the hit “Daddy Won’t Sell The Farm” for Montgomery Gentry

#279 A Billion Dollar Real Estate Scam

October 3rd, 2019

10:52

We also bring up the crumbling powers that be at WeWork and the best time of year to buy a home.

#278 Fico Scores Surge to Record Highs

September 26th, 2019

7:18

We discuss why FICO scores have gone up so much and what you should know as a landlord.

#277 Cali Real Estate Boom is Over!

September 19th, 2019

11:15

If you invested one million in San Fran real estate a year ago, you’d have 1 million in real estate today. This is after incredible growth, find out what it means to you.

#276 Biweekly Rent Breakdown

September 12th, 2019

13:22

We discuss the merits of biweekly rents, offering alternative security deposit options, and how much Taylor Swift was paying in rent in NYC.

#275 Never Sign an AOB for Insurance Claims

September 5th, 2019

11:03

An AOB is an assignment of benefits where you give a third party contractor the right to deal with your insurance claim and receive direct payment. We explain why these are not a good idea!

#274 NYC Micro Apartments Exposed

August 29th, 2019

21:22

In this week’s In the News, we discuss micro-apartments in NYC, landlord/tenant Immigration law in Illinois, creative ways landlords are getting …

#273 Update on Selling the Rental

August 22nd, 2019

19:33

It’s been an up and down week with the high being a successful open house and the low being a potential $5k+ sewer line replacement. I share all the …

#272 How to Structure Rent to Own

August 15th, 2019

35:34

Rent to own is not uncommon but Alex and Will are doing it several different ways. They do Build to Own and also rehab properties to set up rent to own relationships. Listen in to learn more

#271 Landlord's Role in 40 Year Old Murder Mystery

August 8th, 2019

14:16

How to handle difficult situations and a look into the unsettling reality for one landlord.

#270 “Landlords Plot to Screw You Over”

August 1st, 2019

19:47

We break down a controversial article painting landlords as evil and greedy.

#269 What's Right for Your Situation

July 25th, 2019

14:40

My memetic is to do everything DIY. I got this. I can do it! Frankly, it’s exhausting and it’s the reason I’m selling the rental property. I share the details in this week’s episode.

#268 Selling Property vs Hiring PM

July 18th, 2019

16:09

If you self-manage your rental and you’re thinking of selling it you have other options. You could hire a property manager as well. We break down all …

#267 I’m Selling the Farm!

July 11th, 2019

21:01

Your mental mood can fluctuate quickly. That’s the topic of discussion on today’s episode plus a new change happening in PA for criminal records and how to pre-screen using Google Forms.

#266 Behavioral Econ and Landlords

July 4th, 2019

17:31

We think we’re in control of our decision making but there are emotional systems under the surface running the show. Behavioral Economics is the …

#265 Immigration Policy Could Evict 108k Tenants

June 27th, 2019

14:09

In the news this week we discuss LA tinkering with a vacancy tax for landlords, immigration reform pushing to evict 108,000 immigrants, how A.I. is changing REI, and fun facts about landlords.

#264 Landlord Trigger Words

June 20th, 2019

13:35

I’ve had a lot on my plate as of late and continual speed bumps during a renovation at my rental property have amplified this. I find myself spitting out my trigger word a lot lately.

#263 Minneapolis Landlords Push Back

June 13th, 2019

12:55

The ordinance would also disallow property owners from denying an application because of an insufficient credit history, credit scores lower than 500 …

#262 The Rise of Van Dwellers

June 6th, 2019

10:08

The average rent in Mountain View, CA (home of Google) is $4,150. This is leading to many people (including employees) to live in vans parked in the pristine streets and some people are not happy about it.

#261 Massive Mortgage Ponzi Scheme

May 30th, 2019

10:45

Robert Morgan is one of the largest landlords in the United States and it turns out he’s been running a ponzi scheme to scam private and commercial lenders. More details abound in today’s episode.

#260 Working on the Business

May 23rd, 2019

22:43

This is something I struggle with at times but I’m getting better at. I talk about the old adage of working on your business instead of in it and how …

#259 Smart Rental Issues

May 16th, 2019

12:40

The first settlement of it’s kind addressing privacy concerns from tenants over smart locks that have data sharing apps. Something to be aware of before dropping lots of money on smart devices for a rental.

#258 Criminal Records are Changing

May 9th, 2019

12:44

Criminal records are being expunged and moved to the back of the tenant screening process. Hear how recent news is affecting landlords nationwide.

#257 Best Excuses for Late Rent

May 2nd, 2019

13:01

We read off some funny excuses that came over from Property Management Memes on Facebook. This is worth a good chuckle or two...

#256 Rent a Mansion for $825

April 25th, 2019

13:43

Changes to Vancouver mortgage laws coupled with aggressive vacancy taxes have mansion owners renting out their homes on the cheap.

#255 Injured Police Officer Suing PM and Apartment Complex

April 18th, 2019

10:49

We share the details of this story and what lessons we cautionary lessons we can learn from it.

#254 VAWA: Why it's Important to Landlords

April 11th, 2019

10:45

We talk about VAWA, rent control in Massachusets, and activists marching in Berlin for rent control

#253 Are poor Americans exploited by landlords?

April 4th, 2019

23:32

Landlords are highly profitable in low-income housing according to this research paper. The negative aspect that this high floor is creating issues for the poorest neighborhoods.

#252 Facebook Rental Tool?

March 28th, 2019

15:09

Facebook has recently changed their ad platform to make it difficult for landlords to discriminate in ads on the platform, Boston is proposing a new …

#RPP 251 The One Thing with Jay Papasan

March 21st, 2019

36:49

Jay Papasan is the best selling co-author of “The One Thing” and he shares his thoughts on why multitasking is a myth, why willpower is limited, and …

#250 What happened to the Chrysler Building?

March 14th, 2019

13:28

The Chrysler Building is set to sell for $150 million despite being purchased in 2008 for $800 million. The real estate bubble is a big reason for why the huge drop in value but another reason is that the ground is …

#249 Pitfalls of Portfolio Growth with Jason Hull of Door Grow

March 7th, 2019

31:10

Jason Hull is the founder of DoorGrow a Property Management consultancy. He shares his insights on the struggles that PMs and landlords face with …

#248 Ex-NFL Star Stops an Eviction

February 28th, 2019

18:49

We also cover stories on NYC vs. Airbnb, a Berlin housing revolution, and a 40% tax deduction on rental property in St. Paul, and

#247 Seven Million Americans Behind on Auto Loans

February 21st, 2019

15:00

We also discuss recent news coming out of Detroit, Glendale, and the Twin Cities involving “Ban the Box”, relocation fees, and suing the city.

#246 Credit Scores on the Rise?

February 14th, 2019

14:13

Turns out mortgage lenders have figured out that this data is extremely accurate in predicting the probability that a mortgage borrower will default …

#245 What's Your Big Picture? (with Mike Simms)

February 7th, 2019

47:16

We’re talking about how to get yourself out of a rut and fired up. You need a big picture, something bigger than money or independence. Tune it to find out more...

#244 Tax Credit for Over Extended Renters?

January 31st, 2019

18:37

This week we’re covering recent news stories including the Rent Relief Act, a record real estate deal in NYC, collaborative living in NYC, and a …

#243 ESAligator and Rent Control

January 24th, 2019

17:29

We’re talking about an aligator that is an ESA, Rent Control in Oregon, Cats for tenants and other crazy stories.

#242 The Shutdown's Impact on Section 8

January 17th, 2019

9:58

On 1/5/19 HUD failed to renew 650 rental assistance programs with another 1,050 scheduled to lose funding in the coming weeks.

#241 FIRE and the 752-153 Rule

January 10th, 2019

11:45

If you have a weekly expense you can multiply it by 752 to get the 10 year cost of that expense. If you have a monthly expense you can multiply it by …

#240 Replay - Top 10 Rental Tips with Dan Lane

January 3rd, 2019

32:52

Dan shares his top 10 tips on managing rental properties that he has learned from interviewing over 100 guests on his podcast.

#239 Replay - Setting Your Vision

December 27th, 2018

26:31

We’re about to embark into 2019 and we thought it would be a great opportunity to rebroadcast our episode with Dr. Roger Firestien.

#238 Julie Andrews would be a great landlord

December 20th, 2018

13:20

Sometimes it’s easy to get caught up in the moment. Here’s why Eric thinks Julie Andrews wouldn’t feel so bad. Happy Holidays!

#237 How to Deal with Noisy Tenants

December 13th, 2018

31:43

If a tenant falls in the woods but a landlord didn't hear it... does it still make the neighbor's complaints legitimate?  Okay, so that's a little bit of a stretch but we have to admit that dealing with tenant noise …

#236 Investing with Your Spouse with Liz Faircloth

December 6th, 2018

31:43

Liz Faircloth along with her husband Matt run the DeRosa Group. They own over 300 rentals and invest all over the North East. She's a great guest in …

#235 U.S. Renters Face "Unprecedented Affordability Crisis"

November 29th, 2018

21:01

Renter crisis, Portland Housing discrimination, and a sticky tenant situation involving a church and gaming machines.

#234 How to be Thankful

November 22nd, 2018

13:07

Being thankful and changing your perception of your situation is one of the quickest ways to change your outlook.

#233 Abandoned Alligator!

November 15th, 2018

10:54

Imagine going through a vacant rental and finding a 6 foot alligator… it happened in Kansas City Missouri. We discuss this and other recent new stories.

#232 Eviction Guidance

November 8th, 2018

30:03

Jennifer Ruelens is not only a property manager but she also teaches courses to landlords on property management. She shares with us her best eviction tips.

#231 “Don’t Be Afraid”

November 1st, 2018

57:03

Eric was able to catch up with old friend who’s been busy investing in real estate full time. Jesse is an a great guest because he honestly shares …

#230 Collections Tip & The Onion Weighs in on Landlords

October 25th, 2018

26:56

We’re discussing two major lawsuits filed against a landlord and screening agency respectively along with a funny end to the podcast...

#229 Opportunity Zones

October 18th, 2018

12:50

A new tax incentive similar to (but better than) a 1031 exchange where you can save up to 15% on capital gains.

#228 Rental “Waterfall” Features

October 11th, 2018

20:50

We’re covering three recent news articles that have popped up in the past week.

#227 Landlord Murders = Sad Reminders

October 4th, 2018

15:57

Within the past week there has been two murders in the news. One of an innocent landlord and another in a landlords house. We discuss the sad reminders.

#226 Getting out of the Office

September 27th, 2018

18:20

Steve and Eric break down some of the learnings from the National Association of Residential Property Managers conference. 

#225 11 Steps Landlords Should Take When Evaluating New Tenants

September 20th, 2018

30:23

Eric runs through these 11 tenant evaluation tips and provides further context on each one.

#224 Rental Glut Sends Chill Through Hottest Markets

September 13th, 2018

34:27

This week we discuss cooling rental prices, a landlord who double-dipped and now is paying for it, and a sad/happy note. We also have a great …

#223 Section 8 Simplified

September 6th, 2018

31:06

Sara McGraw-Abdall of the Landlord Liaisons will be guiding us through Section 8 and answering all of your questions.

#222 12 Year Old Buys A Rental With His Dad

August 30th, 2018

28:17

He toggles from the ER to RE and discusses how he grows his real estate business from his full time job as an Emergency Room Doctor. He also shares …

#221 Investing in Low Income Housing with Michele and Bruce Fischer

August 23rd, 2018

41:06

Michele and Bruce own 8 units that are in a low income area. They share their techniques and practices for getting quality tenants and how they deal with situations that arise.

#220 Motivation Mike

August 16th, 2018

49:22

Mike Simms is a top 1% earning real estate agent in Long Island. He's a little crazy but full of motivation. We talk about understanding your why …

#219 REI Power Couple Tim & Crystal Shiner

August 9th, 2018

31:03

These two investors swim upstream against the currents of cash flow rhetoric. They’re big believers in investing in appreciation and the long-term returns. They share how they approach real estate as a couple to build …

#218 Daniel Breslin on Investing Outside Your Market

August 2nd, 2018

35:44

Daniel Breslin of https://reidiamonds.com/ comes on the podcast to discuss investing in out of market properties. He has a great story of how he's built a great life for himself sprouted from challenges along the way. …

#217 Jay Calhoun Joins The Show

July 26th, 2018

31:38

He’s got an ambitious plan to get to 50 rental units and he’s on today’s episode to share his story. Jay has some great insights on mindset and …

#216 Viral Video Costs Property Manager Her Job

July 19th, 2018

28:57

A property manager was fired after a July 4th incident was recorded and went viral. We discuss the ramifications along with a juicy landlord hotline …

#215 Side Hustles Beyond Real Estate

July 12th, 2018

24:17

Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation is our guest on this week’s podcast and he breaks down 5 of his favorite side hustle guests on his podcast.

#214 Improving Business Systems with Epic Real Estate

July 5th, 2018

26:10

It doesn't matter what you do, it can pretty much always be done better and more efficiently.  Our guest this week comes from

#213 Buying Real Estate with Bitcoin?

June 28th, 2018

27:07

This week we discuss buying a mansion with Bitcoin, a sad story of a real estate tycoon’s son, a realtor with moxy, and a landlord hotline call (716) 218-0363.

#212 Are Coastal Properties In Jeopardy?

June 21st, 2018

27:39

This week we discuss receding coast lines, how much the average real estate agent made in 2017, a new eviction court ruling, and a crazy landlord …

#211 Landlord Backs Up a Dump Truck of Garbage on Former Tenant

June 14th, 2018

25:05

This week we discuss Zillow expanding services in Canada, Baby Boomers staying put, The World’s largest RE Companies, a Rogue Landlord, along with a Cash 4 Keys scenario.

#210 A Landlord Refuses Hospice Care?

June 7th, 2018

28:02

This week we discuss the curious hospice case between a landlord and tenant, arresting former tenants for not paying rent, and Jimi Hendrix’s eviction.

#209 Parents evict their 30 year old son

May 31st, 2018

28:09

Evicting your son, a rogue bicycle, and what the housing crisis in Toronto can teach landlords are all In the News this past week. We also cover a landlord hotline call on dealing with a tenant that breaks the lease …

#208 “Racist lawyer bro” evicted + Mortgage rates at 7 year high

May 24th, 2018

24:12

A racist lawyer gets evicted, a convicted felon passes a background check and shoots his landlord, and mortgage rates are at 7 year high. It was a busy week in the news.

#207 Top 10 Markets For 1st Time Homebuyers

May 17th, 2018

34:53

In addition to the "In the News" segment, we have a troublesome call on our landlord hotline. We discuss the issues at hand and how to handle an angry tenant that is trying to destroy your rental property.

#206 How To Grow A Property Management Business

May 10th, 2018

45:07

We do a weekly live segment on our Facebook page called "Ask A Property Manager" We decided to use the audio from episode #39 in this podcast. Our …

#205 Flood Insurance Program Not Paying Out

May 3rd, 2018

32:11

In this week’s podcast Steve and Eric discuss issues with flood insurance, a win for NYC landlords, ultra-luxury tenants from overseas, and a …

#204 Brad Larsen

April 26th, 2018

42:18

Brad is the founder of RentWerx in San Antonio, Texas. In the last five years, RentWerx has grown to manage over 700 single family homes. Prior to starting a property management company, Brad served in the armed forces …

#203 Landlord Arson & Other News Stories

April 19th, 2018

17:44

This week we cover the following:

- NHL players break the rule of renting to friends and it's payback time

- NYC landlords toss tenant belongings

- …

#202 In the News + Insurance Insights

April 12th, 2018

36:50

We discuss cannabis laws, the EPA Admin getting evicted and several other stories in this week’s podcast.

#201 We Are Live!

April 5th, 2018

43:46

In this episode we we have some new and old segments including Landlord Balderdash, In the News, Member Highlight and the Landlord Hotline (716) …

#200 A Look Back At Our Favorite Episodes

March 29th, 2018

1:00:14

Steve and Eric reminisce about some of their favorite episodes. They play a short clip from each of their favorites and talk about what they loved so much about each episode. Thanks for being a part of this journey!

#199 Rent to Own and Pursuing Passion with Marty Orefice

March 22nd, 2018

45:43

Marty has done a lot with real estate including getting his realtors license, investing in flips, rentals and building his own rent to own website. In this podcast he shares his insights and how his passion and …

#198 Note Investing with Tracy Z.

March 15th, 2018

36:35

Some landlords will begin to dabble with note investing and the idea sounds interesting. Make income without the headaches typically associated with owning rental properties. We pick Tracy’s brain on note investing and …

#197 Pro Rugby To Architecture with Mike Anderson

March 8th, 2018

24:21

Mike is a mountain of a man. Standing at 6’8” and 300 lbs (we’re guessing because it’s rude to ask) he is originally from New Zealand. He then went …

#196 Scaling A PM Business with Scott McPherson

March 1st, 2018

37:23

A reoccuring theme on the podcast is to “treat it like a business.” This comes up quite a bit on this episode as Scott shares the common pitfalls that stop a property manager from scaling their business. He explains …

#195 Leasing A Cellphone Tower with J. Massey

February 22nd, 2018

55:13

J. shares how he started out with an eBay business that transitioned well into wholesaling properties. From there he has dealt with apartments, SFH, …

#194 From 0 To 81 Units with Douglas Benson

February 15th, 2018

26:58

We were out in Lansing, MI giving a talk at a landlord association and Doug was one of the members of the audience. He had some great insights so we decided to have him on the podcast to share his story of how he grew …

#193 Financing Multifamily Deals with Michael Blank

February 8th, 2018

26:39

The hardest deal is the first property. Michael says you’ll spend more time buying that first two unit compared to the 50 unit you’re going to buy a few years later. That’s because you’ll have the systems in place and …

#192 Demystifying Wear and Tear with Don Krupens

February 1st, 2018

21:51

It’s ironic that term the “grey area” is ambiguous in its own spelling. Is it “grey” or “gray?” We suppose it depends on where you’re from. Either way, wear and tear is a grey area for many landlords so in this episode …

#191 Clayton Morris And Your Freedom Number

January 25th, 2018

20:30

Clayton is a former TV host who left the business young so he could pursue real estate. He has a podcast called "Investing In Real Estate" and a …

#190 Interview With RentalRookie

January 18th, 2018

31:39

Recently we came across a blog post on https://optionalpha.com/ talking about how to reinvest income in rental properties through a snowball philosophy. 

When we reached out to the author he said we needed to interview …

#189 Mark Ferguson from Invest Four More

January 11th, 2018

22:14

Mark is a busy guy who has his hands in rentals, flips, commercial and also building out his educational site at https://investfourmore.com/ We had him on the podcast because he has such a diverse range of experience. …

#188 Tips On Investing And Securing Loans For Real Estate with Mike Anderson

January 4th, 2018

57:33

Mike has bought more than 25,000 homes.  No, that is not a typo... He's managed over 20,000 rental properties at his property management company he owned. He's closed loans from $35,000 to $11,500,000 at his …

#187 Investing In Small Town Rentals with Josh Randall

December 28th, 2017

42:06

Josh is our guest on the podcast and he has a really interesting story when it comes to rental properties. People may not think of Kentucky as a real estate hot bed but Josh has done extremely well buying up cheap …

#186 Learning About Self Directed IRAs with Mat Sorenesen

December 21st, 2017

41:38

It might sound cheesey to say our guest "wrote the book on SDIRA investing." But... it's absolutely true.

Mat Sorensen is an attorney and best …

#185 RentPrep Court: Awkward Venn Diagram

December 14th, 2017

18:30

It happens.

A former tenant moves out and is upset so they trash the place. This happened to one of our Facebook group members who was shocked when they saw a giant Venn Diagram on the wall of their rental. Listen as …

#184 Double Dipping with Tim Shiner

December 7th, 2017

38:51

This week's guest is Tim Shiner of Dallas, TX and he's a pretty interesting investor.

He owns businesses, class A rental properties and also works in tandem with his wife who is a real estate agent.

Tim shares his …

#182 Filing Insurance Claims On Rentals with Kim and Scott Hampton

November 23rd, 2017

25:22

Kim and Scott Hampton manage around 1,000 doors in the Central Florida market and they recently had to file 60 insurance claims due to recent hurricanes. In this episode they will share the tips they've learned along …

#181 RentPrep Court: Security Deposit Pudding

November 16th, 2017

15:03

Going to court is stressful and that's why we want to share details of court cases so you have the knowledge ahead of time so you don't end up in …

#180 - Setting Up LLCs with Mark Kohler

November 9th, 2017

27:55

In this week's podcast we have Mark Kohler on who's an attorney and CPA. We focus the conversation on the mistakes landlords make when they setup …

#179 - Using Technology In The Screening Process

November 2nd, 2017

16:58

There is more and more technology available to help you manage your rental properties.

In this episode we talk about how you can use the following …

#178 We Overreacted Like Many Landlords Do

October 26th, 2017

18:23

It's tough as a landlord because you have so much invested in your business and when a tenant does something to your rental it feels like a personal attack. We experienced this with an Amazon review on our book "The …

#177 Using Facebook To Fill Vacancies

October 19th, 2017

18:50

There are so many ways to find tenants and Facebook is one such example.

Just inside of Facebook there are different ways market and reach potential tenants.

In this episode we're talking about posting your listings to …

#176 Leave on for Landlord Utilities

October 12th, 2017

11:15

Eric doesn't have these accounts setup currently so he calls his utility company to get answers on what is involved with creating a landlord utility …

#175 Onboarding A New Tenant

October 5th, 2017

18:41

You've found the perfect applicant and you're ready to accept them as your new tenant. What do you do next? Andrew Schultz is our guest on the …

#174 Renters Insurance (Rebroadcast)

October 1st, 2017

12:35

Renter's insurance is a great way to add an extra layer of protection between you and your tenants. In this rebroadcasted episode Steve and Jeff …

#173 Tracking Down A Former Tenant

September 21st, 2017

7:56

You’ve evicted a tenant and they’ve skipped town and you don’t know where to find them.

Steve White and Jeff will be discussing all about how to find your tenant that has left without a trace.

One resource mentioned in …

#172 Natural Disasters and Landlords (rebroadcast)

September 14th, 2017

18:17

This is a timely but unfortunate topic to discuss as hurricanes have ripped through Texas and Florida. In this rebroadcast of episode 59 Steve and Jeff will discuss what landlords...

The post #172 Natural Disasters and …

#171 Abandoned Ashes!?!?

September 7th, 2017

13:38

I was on a landlord thread recently where a property manager explained how he ended up with his former tenant’s ashes. His story was the reason we decided to rebroadcast...

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#170 ESA Troubles? Meet Jaime Michelle Cain

August 31st, 2017

52:49

Emotional Support Animals are all the rage these days for landlord or perhaps we should say that they enrage landlords. It’s a tough subject and …

#169 Community Member Shares Her Landlord Journey

August 24th, 2017

39:48

Stephanie DeLeo is an active landlord in our Facebook group and she asked plenty of great questions. We reached out to her and asked if she would be …

#168 Old Dawg’s REI Podcast Interview

August 17th, 2017

29:57

  Bill Manassero of Old Dawg’s REI podcast is our guest this week. He shares with us his experience of picking up real estate later in life and …

#167 Best Landlord Advice Part 2

August 10th, 2017

33:17

We’re continuing to read through a post from our Facebook Group where 30+ landlords chimed in to give us their best landlord advice. This is part two of a two...

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#166 Best Landlord Advice Part 1

August 3rd, 2017

31:35

  Recently a landlord asked our Facebook group for their best landlord advice. The 59 comments that rolled in are priceless in our opinion. This …

#165 Short-Term Rentals With Al Williamson

July 27th, 2017

23:01

Our guest Al Williamson is a former engineer and now full-time landlord who likes to experiment with his rentals. He works on ways to increase the …

#164 Tenant Wants To Break Lease Before Moving In

July 21st, 2017

25:40

It happens… sometimes you have that great tenant lined up to move into the rental and the lease is signed… and they call and want to break it. What do...

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#163 Dealing With Stress

July 13th, 2017

33:11

In this casual episode Steve and Eric rift on landlord stress and ways to manage it. Intro – Impressions 1:00 – B- Morgan Freeman 3:10 – Dealing with stress 4:20 – Rocking...

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#162 Managing 55+ Rentals With Philip Bottfeld

July 6th, 2017

24:42

Philip Bottfeld is a landlord down in Miami, Florida that purchases condos in 55 and over communities. In this podcast he shares what he has learned …

#161 10 Questions To Ask A Property Manager

June 29th, 2017

31:40

Andrew Schultz is a property manager in Buffalo, NY and he shares a document with every potential client that covers the 10 questions you should ask …

#160 Flipping Perspectives With Joan Mershon of Rent Well

June 22nd, 2017

29:43

Joan Mershon teaches classes for renters at RentWell.org She has an interesting perspective in that she helps to educate renters on how to get a rental and knowing their rights....

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#159 Mastering The Rental Application Process With Lee McEachern

June 15th, 2017

14:43

Lee manages over 250 rental properties and shares his tips on using Google Voice and how he handles the rental application process. Learn how he was able to defend a...

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#158 Service Animals and Landlords

June 8th, 2017

19:52

In this week’s episode we’re talking about how to collect on tenant debts. This is a tough task and Steve shares years of experience working in the …

#157 Collecting On Tenant Debts

June 1st, 2017

17:38

In this week’s episode we’re talking about how to collect on tenant debts. This is a tough task and Steve shares years of experience working in the …

#156 Security Deposit Funds

May 25th, 2017

14:38

  In this week’s episode we’re talking about security deposit funds and what to do with the funds. A good resource is to check your state laws with our state...

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#155: Landlord Vernacular Part 2

May 18th, 2017

15:06

  We’re continuing from last week’s episode on Landlord Vernacular. Steve and Eric discuss 5 more landlord terms you should be aware of with your …

#154: Landlord Vernacular Part 1

May 11th, 2017

15:22

  There are terms that your average joe won’t know but an experienced landlord will. In this episode Steve and Eric discuss some terms you may or may …

#153: Dan Lane Shares His Experience From The Rental Income Podcast

May 4th, 2017

31:34

  Dan Lane has interviewed over 100 landlords on his podcast called the Rental Income Podcast. He agreed to join us for an episode on our podcast and share his...

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#152 – SmartMove Background Checks For Landlords

April 27th, 2017

21:05

For over 10 years we’ve hand-compiled each and every background check for our clients and have included a pass/fail credit check as an available add-on. Now we’re pleased to announce...

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#151 – Seven Habits of Highly Effective Landlords

April 20th, 2017

21:19

Stephen R. Covey wrote the book called “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” where he discusses the circle of influence. Here’s a video showing how to use this technique...

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#150 Final Round of Landlord Balderdash

April 13th, 2017

16:49

This is the 5th round of Landlord Balderdash where Steve has to guess which landlord story is real and which one is balderdash. We’ve decided there …

#149 Credit Changes Landlords Should Know About

April 6th, 2017

19:14

Starting July 1st, 2017 there are some major changes coming down the pipeline on consumer credit reporting. In this podcast Steve explains how …

Ep. 148: Property Management Tips with Hampton & Hampton

March 30th, 2017

34:14

Have you ever heard of having a 3rd party do your inspections for Move-In Move-Out and lease renewals? Steve and Eric have never heard of this until reading this tip...

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Ep. 147: Coin Operated Toilet In Rental?

March 23rd, 2017

10:47

In Melbourne, Australia a tenant has claimed his landlord installed a pay-per-use toilet in the apartment. This discussion started on reddit on this thread. It brings up a good discussion...

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Ep. 146: Round 4 of Landlord Balderdash

March 16th, 2017

22:58

Eric is up 2-1 on Steve in the game of Landlord Balderdash. In this episode Steve tries to battle back and see if he can guess which landlord story is...

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Ep. 145: Round 3 of Landlord Balderdash

March 9th, 2017

9:59

Eric is up 2-0 on Steve in the game of Landlord Balderdash. In this episode Steve tries to battle back and see if he can guess which landlord story is...

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Ep. 144: Lease Tips With The Reluctant Landlord

March 2nd, 2017

15:43

Elizabeth Colegrove of the Reluctant Landlord is our guest on the podcast this week. She travels with her husband who is active military so her …

Ep. 143: Junk Mail & Collecting Rent – Round 2 of Landlord Balderdash

February 23rd, 2017

8:57

This is our second round of “Landlord Balderdash” and Eric is up 1-0 on Steve. Steve listens to two stories and has to guess which story is real and …

Ep. 142: Landlord Balderdash Round 1: Juggalos & Drugs

February 16th, 2017

11:24

  This is the first inaugural game of “Landlord Balderdash.” In this game our co-host Eric Worral relays two tales to fellow host, Steve White, of …

Ep. 141: Setting A Vision For Your Rental Business

February 9th, 2017

25:45

Setting a vision is crucial to your rental business and that’s why we’ve invited a guest onto the podcast. We have a special guest Dr. Roger Firestien who joined us in...

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Ep. 140: Convicted Criminals Find Rentals With Help From Peaceprints of WNY

February 2nd, 2017

25:18

Our latest podcast episode is about considerations of renting to a tenant with a criminal record. We have a special guest on the podcast who works for a non-for-profit called...

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Ep. 139: Part 2 HOME Landlord Training

January 26th, 2017

13:05

These are our cliff notes from a Landlord training we took at HOME Buffalo. This was a three hour class Steve & Eric took in downtown Buffalo where all the latest...

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Ep. 138: Part 1 HOME Landlord Training

January 19th, 2017

31:44

These are our cliff notes from a Landlord training we took at HOME Buffalo. This was a three hour class Steve & Eric took in downtown Buffalo where all the latest...

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Ep. 137: “Stickk” To Your Goals

January 12th, 2017

16:29

New Year’s Resolutions and where the RentPrep podcast is headed in 2017 is the topic of conversation between Steve and Eric on this episode. We …

Ep. 136: Relaunching The Podcast

January 5th, 2017

23:16

We’re back and have new additions and resolutions for 2017. In this episode we cover why we went on a break with the podcast and where it is headed …

Ep. 135: Night School: Bad Landlords Attract Bad Tenants – How to Attract and Keep the Tenants You Really Want

May 27th, 2016

11:41

Worried about bad tenants? Don’t be a bad landlord.  This episode will cover ways to be a better landlord, attract the best tenants, avoid future …

Ep. 134: In the News: Real Life Lessons for Landlords

April 22nd, 2015

15:03

Join Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the lessons landlords can learn. In this episode,...

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Ep. 133: Night School: Landlord Submitted Question About Racist Tenant

April 10th, 2015

26:00

Dealing with tenant altercations is a normal part of managing a multi-family unit, and one landlord recently reached out for some advice on an …

Ep. 132: Snow Removal For Landlords

April 9th, 2015

18:04

Record snowfalls in some parts of the country have made snow removal from rental properties a hot topic between landlords and tenants. In this …

Ep. 130: In the News: Real Life Lessons for Landlords

April 7th, 2015

30:08

Join Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the lessons landlords can learn. In this episode,...

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Ep. 129: Night School: Stop Wasting Time and Create a Pre-showing Questionnaire/Interview

April 6th, 2015

15:10

With a vacant property, landlords can waste a lot of time talking to applicants that either won’t qualify to rent or are not that serious about the …

Ep. 128: In the News: Real Life Lessons for Landlords

March 30th, 2015

17:17

Join Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the lessons landlords can learn. In this episode,...

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Ep. 127: Night School: Pros and Cons of Existing Tenants

March 20th, 2015

18:44

When buying or selling rental properties, it can be tricky to navigate around existing tenants. In this episode of Night School, we’ll share a story …

Ep. 126: In the News: Real Life Lessons for Landlords

March 18th, 2015

16:58

Join Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the lessons landlords can learn. In this episode,...

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Ep. 125: Security Deposits and Broken Leases

March 16th, 2015

11:49

When a tenant needs to break a lease, many landlords are not quite sure what to do when it comes to the security deposit covering any future rent and …

Ep. 124: Night School: Identity Theft–Is Your Applicant Telling the Truth?

March 12th, 2015

10:18

Identity theft is becoming more common every year, but sometimes it can become an false excuse given by rental applicants to explain away a poor …

Ep. 123: In the News: Real Life Lessons for Landlords

March 5th, 2015

17:27

Join Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the lessons landlords can learn. In this episode,...

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Ep. 122: Night School: Child Safety and Landlords

February 27th, 2015

11:39

Landlords are responsible for providing a safe and hazard-free rental property, but it’s not uncommon to overlook child safety aspects when getting a …

Ep. 121: In the News: Real Life Lessons for Landlords

February 25th, 2015

15:31

Join Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the lessons landlords can learn. In this episode,...

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Ep. 120: Night School: Principles Can Be Very Expensive

February 23rd, 2015

16:54

Part of being a successful landlord is managing all the costs in owning and renting property and looking for ways to minimize expenses. In this …

Ep. 119: Night School: Dealing with Skeptical Applicants

February 19th, 2015

17:29

It can be unnerving for applicants to provide detailed information to a stranger during the application process, and sometimes they are reluctant to …

Ep. 118: In the News: Real Life Lessons for Landlords

February 18th, 2015

18:43

Join Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the lessons landlords can learn. In this episode,...

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Ep. 117: Night School: When Is It Okay for a Tenant to Break a Lease?

February 16th, 2015

24:32

Landlords never want their tenant to break a lease agreement, but in a few incidents it makes sense for them to let a tenant out of a lease. In this …

Ep. 116: Night School: State Rules on Security Deposits

February 13th, 2015

13:18

Most landlords know that collecting a security deposit is an important part of the leasing process. However, landlords may not be aware of the many …

Ep. 115: In the News: Real Life Lessons for Landlords

February 12th, 2015

24:30

Join Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the lessons landlords can learn. In this episode,...

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Ep. 114: Should Landlords Create an LLC?

February 10th, 2015

30:13

When entering into the real estate market and becoming a landlord, many people are unsure whether or not to create an LLC. There are definitely pros …

Ep. 113: Night School: Ban the Box?

February 5th, 2015

17:35

When conducting a screening for rental applicants, most landlords want to know about criminal background. However, a growing movement in many states …

Ep. 111: In the News: Real Life Lessons for Landlords

February 3rd, 2015

18:43

Join Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the lessons landlords can learn. In this episode,...

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Ep. 112: Night School: Strange Signs of Drug Use

January 12th, 2015

15:25

One of the biggest fears of landlords is that their tenants are using, manufacturing or selling illegal drugs. This can lead to a range of problems, …

Ep. 110: Dani Alexis: Landlord/Tenant Attorney

January 5th, 2015

38:28

Dani Alexis is a former attorney who has handled landlord-tenant disputes in her scope of work, giving her a unique insight into issues on property management and all things related...

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Ep. 109: Night School: Tenant Scam Alert! Restricted Endorsements on Rent Checks

December 22nd, 2014

9:18

A restrictive endorsement is a technique used to restrict further financial action in regard to a check. Some tenants try to fool landlords into …

Ep. 108: Night School: Co-applicants Aren’t Always What They’re Cracked Up To Be

December 19th, 2014

9:01

It’s not uncommon for two or more adult applicants to want to rent a property together, but many landlords fail to screen each applicant and just …

Ep. 107: Night School: What a Pay Stub Can Tell You About an Applicant

December 18th, 2014

6:05

Getting lots of information about a rental applicant is critical in conducting a thorough background check, but many landlords overlook the value of …

Ep. 106: Night School: Tenant Scam Alert! The Case of the Independently Wealthy Applicant

December 17th, 2014

13:24

One growing tenant scam that landlords across the country should be aware of is the case of the “independently wealthy applicant.” In this episode of …

Ep. 105: In The News: Real Life Lessons for Landlords

December 16th, 2014

16:30

Join Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the lessons landlords can learn. In this episode,...

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Ep. 104: Night School: Applicant Driver’s Licenses and Why You Need to Look at Them

December 16th, 2014

9:44

Getting a driver’s license is a common part of doing a background check on an applicant, but how well do landlords really pay attention to this …

Ep. 103: Hoarder Tenants

December 15th, 2014

18:14

Hoarding is a compulsive action where someone acquires and saves massive amounts of something with no real value. The behavior can lead to disastrous …

Ep. 102: In the News: Real Life Lessons for Landlords

November 18th, 2014

20:45

Join Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the lessons landlords can learn. In this episode,...

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Ep. 101: Night School: You Wouldn’t Hire This Guy, So Why Rent to Him?

November 17th, 2014

20:31

When landlords treat their real estate investment as a business, it’s not a stretch to use the same skills in assessing a rental applicant as they …

Ep. 100: Landlord Spotlight: Randy Harris

November 14th, 2014

45:12

To mark the release of our 100th Landlord University episode I’m excited to bring a new segment called Landlord Spotlight. In each Landlord Spotlight episode, we’ll be diving into real...

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Ep. 099: Night School: Leasing to Multiple Adults

November 13th, 2014

13:05

To prepare for the growing trend of multiple adults renting a living space together, landlords must get educated on the best way to conduct applicant …

Ep. 098: Night School: Options for Collecting Rent – PayPal or Dwolla

November 12th, 2014

31:38

Collecting rent is one of the toughest parts of being a landlord, and many are seeking out new and better ways for electronic rent collection to make …

Ep. 097: In the News: Real Life Lessons for Landlords

November 11th, 2014

21:23

Join Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the lessons landlords can learn. In this episode,...

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Ep. 096: Night School: When to Not Make Special Exceptions for an Applicant

November 11th, 2014

9:53

It may be tempting for some landlords to move outside of their normal standards when screening for tenants and make special exceptions for some …

Ep. 095: Night School: Why You Should Never Use Beenverified.com or InstantCheckMate to Screen Tenants

November 7th, 2014

13:25

There are many online sites, like Beenverified.com or IntantCheckMate.com, that seem to provide some background information on people that some landlords may feel is sufficient for doing a background check. However, ...

Ep. 094: Night School: Stop Making Applicants Use Their Imagination

November 5th, 2014

13:29

In their hurry to keep a rental property filled, many landlords start showing it before or during the repair and maintenance phase of turnover. …

Ep. 093: In the News: Real Life Lessons for Landlords

November 4th, 2014

21:21

Join Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the lessons landlords can learn. In this episode,...

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Ep. 092: Night School: Using Free Google Tools for a Better Landlord Business

November 3rd, 2014

19:54

While there are several different options out there when it comes to online tools, Google tools work well together and give both beginners and …

Ep. 091: Night School: Why You Should Make Friends With Court Personnel

October 30th, 2014

11:40

It’s a good idea when participating in real estate investing to expand the network of professionals that can affect everything from buying property …

Ep. 090: Night School: Is SmartMove Right For You?

October 29th, 2014

18:10

When it comes to being a landlord, there are so many resources out there that many wonder which ones are worthwhile and which ones are a waste of …

Ep. 089: In The News: Real Life Lessons for Landlords

October 28th, 2014

21:22

Join Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the lessons landlords can learn. In this episode,...

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Ep. 088: Night School: Are BiggerPockets Meetups Worth Your Time?

October 27th, 2014

15:07

Bigger Pockets, a website for real estate investors, often facilitates meetups around the country for interested participants. In this episode of …

Ep. 087: Night School: Should You Ask For Bank Statements?

October 24th, 2014

11:13

Getting a good financial picture of a rental applicant is vital to a landlord’s decision-making process. However, what kind of financial information …

Ep. 086: Night School: Good Guys Finish Last When Managing Properties

October 23rd, 2014

12:40

Many people, including landlords, don’t like conflict and struggle with being assertive in a business setting. When it comes to managing properties, …

Ep. 085: Nuisance Abatement Laws: Good or Bad for Landlords?

October 22nd, 2014

21:18

Nuisance abatement laws are community policing efforts that use complaints, violations and even recurring police visits to improve quality of life …

Ep: 084: In the News: Real Life Lessons for Landlords

October 21st, 2014

23:07

Join Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the lessons landlords can learn. In this episode,...

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Ep. 083: Night School: Change of Property Ownership

October 20th, 2014

15:01

Landlords who are thinking of buying or selling real estate with tenants in place have several things they need to think about, from transferring …

Ep. 082: Night School: Burglary Prevention Tips

October 18th, 2014

12:55

In order to protect tenants and property, landlords should really take extra steps to ensure the rental unit doesn’t attract burglars. In this …

Ep. 081: Top 5 Eviction Mistakes Most Landlords Make

October 17th, 2014

12:16

Evictions are a part of being a landlord and they are definitely complicated and involve a lot of knowledge to get it right. In this episode of Night …

Ep. 080: In the News: Real Life Lessons for Landlords

October 14th, 2014

19:46

Join Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the lessons landlords can learn. In this episode,...

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Ep. 079: When a Tenant Applicant’s Last Address Was in a Foreign Country

October 13th, 2014

10:47

Frequently, people from other countries choose to live in the United States and need rental housing. However, many landlords are not comfortable in …

Ep. 078: Night School: Policies for Tenants with Children

October 10th, 2014

10:27

From feeling annoyed about children in a rental property to outright familial discrimination, landlords are often unclear about exactly what they can …

Ep. 077: Night School: Should Landlords Allow Waterbeds?

October 9th, 2014

8:51

Normally, landlords aren’t too concerned about what kind of furniture a tenant has, but waterbeds are a different category because of the potential …

Ep. 076: Night School: Banning Weapons in your Buildings

October 8th, 2014

10:00

No matter how a landlord feels about the right to bear arms, they should be familiar with what rules and regulations can be enforced in a rental …

Ep. 075: In the News: Real Life Lessons for Landlords

October 7th, 2014

15:43

Join Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the lessons landlords can learn. In this episode,...

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Ep. 074: Dealing With Bad Smells From A Tenant

October 6th, 2014

7:12

When tenants live close together, as in a multifamily building, sometimes strong odors from one apartment can penetrate to other units or into common …

Ep. 073: Night School: Minimizing Losses from a Broken Lease

October 3rd, 2014

12:33

Having a tenant break the lease agreement is something that happens to all landlords at some time, costing them time and money. However, some …

Ep. 072: In The News: Real Life Landlord Lessons

October 1st, 2014

14:04

Join Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the lessons landlords can learn. In this episode,...

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Ep. 071: In the News: Real Life Landlord Lessons

September 23rd, 2014

18:44

Join Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the lessons landlords can learn. In this episode,...

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Ep. 070: Night School: Why Didn’t You Call Me Back?

September 22nd, 2014

9:06

Screening applicants for tenancy begins with the first time landlords speak to the person requesting more information, but how can landlords use that …

Ep. 069: Night School: Under the Table Employment Doesn’t Count

September 19th, 2014

8:00

A landlord’s top concern when screening applicants is usually whether they make enough money, and it is more common than ever for people to do side …

Ep. 068: Night School: Renting to Sex Offenders

September 18th, 2014

9:44

Running a background check on a rental applicant can reveal all kinds of information about a person, including any criminal activity like sex …

Ep. 067: Night School: Change Your Standards or Keep Looking

September 17th, 2014

16:56

Sometimes for the sake of the business, landlords need to re-evaluate their tenant selection process and make some decisions about whether to adjust …

Ep. 066: Night School: In the News

September 16th, 2014

15:22

Join Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the …

Ep. 065: Night School: How Landlords Should Handle Drought

September 13th, 2014

12:13

Several parts of the country are currently experiencing drought conditions, but what does this mean for landlords, tenants and yard maintenance? In …

Ep. 064: Night School: Landlord Tips for a Water Emergency

September 12th, 2014

9:24

Leaking water is one of the most destructive things you can face as a landlord, and time is really critical in getting the situation …

Ep. 063: Night School: Landlord Attitudes Need Maintenance Too

September 10th, 2014

10:02

When landlords treat their rental properties like a business, a key factor toward good customer service is having a positive attitude. In this …

Ep. 062: Night School: In the News

September 9th, 2014

26:28

Join Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the …

Ep. 061: James, Brandon and Chris: Tenant Turner

September 8th, 2014

46:54

Tenant Turner  is the fastest way for landlords and independent property managers to find quality tenants. Cofounders, James, Brandon, and Chris became landlords in 2009 and started Tenant Turner in...

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Ep. 060: Inquiry Types on a Tenant Credit Report

September 4th, 2014

12:12

A tenant credit report is a very important part of tenant screening but many people are unclear about the different inquiry types. In this episode of …

Ep. 059: Landlords and Natural Disasters

September 2nd, 2014

17:40

Nowhere in the country is safe from natural disasters, and property owners should be aware of what calamities might strike in their area. But what …

Ep. 058: Night School: Websites Let Tenants Rate Landlords – Good or Bad for the Industry?

September 1st, 2014

12:40

Before patronizing a business, many people look online for ratings and rankings by other customers, and people seeking rental properties are no …

Ep. 057: Night School: Yes, You Do Need Social Security Numbers

August 29th, 2014

9:04

Many landlords are confused about whether or not to gather social security numbers from tenants, whether during the screening process or at lease …

Ep. 056: Night School: Finding a Tenant’s New Address After They Leave

August 28th, 2014

7:25

When a tenant moves, it’s important for the landlord to get the new address, whether the tenant left after a lease ended or they skipped out without …

Ep. 055: Night School: Stop Screening Tenants One at a Time

August 27th, 2014

8:47

In deciding which applicant to choose to rent a property, landlords have a lot of factors to consider and a tenant screening can really help. In this …

Ep. 054: Night School: Setting Expectations Up Front

August 21st, 2014

10:12

Often, a landlord needs to set expectations up front, whether to help weed out unacceptable applicants or to help new tenants understand the rules …

Ep: 053: Night School: Should You Join a Landlord Association or Real Estate Investment Club?

July 29th, 2014

10:55

Landlords are a unique group of business entrepreneurs and can benefit from professional associations. But are landlord associations and real estate …

Ep. 052: Non-refundable Application Fee

July 25th, 2014

9:04

Landlords deal with lots of fees, from late fees to application fees. Some landlords have questions about non-refundable application fees, such as …

Ep. 051: Night School: Google Your Tenants

July 23rd, 2014

10:23

When landlords want to learn more about a tenant or verify information on an application, its simple and effective to turn to the internet for …

Ep. 050: Brenton Hayden: Founder of Renter’s Warehouse

July 21st, 2014

55:52

Brenton Hayden is an expert in residential property management. He’s a real estate advertising and branding expert who was recently awarded the Young Entrepreneur of the year award for 2010 by...

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Ep. 049: Night School: Business Background Checks for Commercial Rental Properties

July 20th, 2014

14:01

Doing a tenant screening seems pretty standard for most landlords, but what about landlords of commercial properties–how are business background …

Ep. 048: Night School: Verifying Self-Employed Applicants

July 19th, 2014

10:08

Income verification is one of the best ways to tell whether or not an applicant will be able to afford renting a property, but what about when the …

Ep. 047: Night School: Expunged Records–What Are They?

July 17th, 2014

10:38

When landlords are working with a background checking company, they may come across the term “expunged records” and wonder exactly what that means. …

Ep. 046: Night School: Can Landlords Give Bad References?

July 10th, 2014

8:06

Getting an accurate assessment of an applicant’s past rental history is a critical part in making sure a landlord has the right information to make a …

Ep. 045: Night School: Swimming Pools and Tenants

July 8th, 2014

8:11

A swimming pool can be an attractive amenity to attract tenants to your property and get them to renew year after year, but what do landlords really …

Ep. 044: Night School: 1 Year Versus 2 Year Lease

July 7th, 2014

8:55

Most landlords and tenants are familiar with a standard 1 year lease, but are there advantages to either side to sign a 2 year lease for a rental …

Ep. 043: Night School: Landlords and Social Media

July 3rd, 2014

11:06

Everyone has heard about how social media can enhance business relations, but how can it positively impact those in the real estate investment …

Ep. 042: Helping Mike Simmons of ʺJust Start Real Estateʺ Evaluate 3 Prospective Tenants

July 1st, 2014

1:14:48

Join Jeff Pearson and Stephen White as they help Mike Simmons of “Just Start Real Estate” as he evaluates the applications for three prospective tenants. In this episode, these three...

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Ep. 041: Night School: Customer Service as a Landlord – How To Not Be the ʺEvilʺ Landlord

May 23rd, 2014

15:04

Being a property owner is a business and landlords need to focus on the quality of customer service they are delivering to their “customers.” In this …

Ep. 040: How to Perform a Proper Verification Phone Call

May 22nd, 2014

14:22

Getting background information on an applicant is one of the most important things a landlord can do to predict what kind of tenant they will be. In …

Ep. 039: Night School: Can Landlords Ban Smoking?

May 21st, 2014

16:09

Cigarette smoke has proven to be one of the more destructive things to affect a property and other tenants over time, and many landlords want to know …

Ep. 038: Night School: Renting to College Students

May 20th, 2014

15:11

Renting to college students can be good and bad for landlords with rental property in a college town. In this episode of Night School, we’ll examine …

Ep: 037: Bryan Hawkes: Founder of Property Stick

May 19th, 2014

38:41

Bryan founded Property Stick in 2012 in Minneapolis, and along with his brother Jeff, have been involved in the real estate world since 2007. With …

Ep. 036: Night School: Renters Insurance

May 17th, 2014

12:13

Renter’s insurance protects the tenant’s property in the event of a problem, such as a water leak, act of nature or robbery. However, many landlords …

Ep: 035: Night School: Why Are Eviction Records Hard to Find?

May 16th, 2014

11:35

One of the most telling factors in whether or not an applicant will be a good tenant is their eviction record. However, eviction records can be …

Ep. 034: Night School: Background Checks on Co-Signers

May 16th, 2014

12:46

A co-signer for a tenant can really bring a landlord peace of mind because there’s a financial backup in case the tenant can’t or won’t pay. But what …

Ep. 033: Night School: Tenants and Criminal Records

May 15th, 2014

12:05

An applicant’s criminal history can tell a lot about what type of tenant that person will be. There are several different ways to look at an …

Ep. 032: Night School: Do Tenants Lie on Rental Applications?

May 14th, 2014

11:09

Proper tenant screening is important step in making sure landlords know exactly who it is they are renting to, but what happens when an applicant …

Ep. 031: Night School: How to Deny an Applicant

May 12th, 2014

14:43

There are a number of reasons why a landlord may decide to deny an applicant, and there’s more to it than simply notifying an applicant about the bad …

Ep. 030: Night School: Tenants Who Damage the Property (SODA)

May 9th, 2014

18:49

From a broken window to holes in the wall to destruction that totals thousands of dollars, the damage tenants can do to a rental property is a …

Ep. 029: Night School: Avoiding Passive Aggressive Tenants

May 7th, 2014

11:18

Passive aggressive tenants can cause plenty of stress for landlords, from maintenance requests to creating problems with other tenants. On this …

Ep. 028: Night School: Creating a Contact Plan for Tenants

May 6th, 2014

16:54

One of the downsides of being a landlord is the constant contact from tenants, from simple notification for maintenance to immediate emergencies. On …

Ep. 027: Night School: Landlord’s Duty to Guests and Visitors

May 6th, 2014

11:26

Many landlords aren’t clear on their specific duty to guests and visitors to the rental property and what their responsibility and liability actually …

Ep. 026: Night School: Security Alarms and Rentals

May 5th, 2014

9:31

Whether a landlord wants to install a security alarm on a rental property or a tenant requests permission to do so, there are several things to …

Ep. 025: Night School: Tenants and Gardens: Should Landlords Allow Them?

May 2nd, 2014

8:07

When tenants expresses an interest in putting in a garden, landlords must carefully consider the pros and cons of granting permission. On this …

Ep. 024: Night School: Ways to Improve an Appraisal for a Rental Property

May 1st, 2014

8:55

When landlords want to refinance a rental property for a better interest rate, a key factor in the process is a property appraisal to determine the …

Ep. 023: Night School: Tips for Finding a Landlord Tenant Attorney

April 30th, 2014

17:00

Even the best landlords sometimes can’t avoid legal action and require the services of a landlord tenant attorney  On this episode of RentPrep’s …

Ep. 022: Dr. S. David Vaillancourt: Founder of Gr8 Houston Homes, LLC

April 28th, 2014

28:41

David and his wife of 28 years, Julie, founded Gr8 Houston Homes, LLC shortly after moving to Houston. Gr8 Houston Homes currently educates and …

Ep. 021: Night School: Landlord’s Right to Enter

April 25th, 2014

14:28

There’s a lot of confusion surrounding a tenant’s right to privacy in a rental unit versus a landlord’s right to enter an occupied property. Many …

Ep. 020: Night School: Contractor Warning Signs for Landlords

April 24th, 2014

15:25

A good contractor is vital when it comes to doing major repairs, remodels and upgrades to a rental property for a fair price and according to …

Ep. 019: Night School: What to Do If You Find a Pet in an Abandoned Property

April 23rd, 2014

10:53

Thousands of pets are abandoned each year and a significant amount occur when the owners move and leave the animals behind. Landlords have a …

Ep. 018: Night School: Find the Best Fit and Create a Tenant Avatar

April 22nd, 2014

11:42

Who does a landlord consider to be an ideal tenant? Creating a tenant avatar, or a profile of who is the best fit for a property, is a good way to...

Ep. 017: Mike Simmons: Founder of Just Start Real Estate

April 21st, 2014

46:41

Mike Simmons is the founder and host of the Just Start Real Estate podcast and a real estate investor in Michigan. He is also a husband and father of three. Along...

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Ep. 016: Night School: Reasonable Accommodations

April 21st, 2014

16:53

Reasonable accommodations allow for certain adjustments in a rental property or lease agreement for tenants who have disabilities, but how are they …

Ep. 015: Night School: Marketing Your Property

April 17th, 2014

16:44

To fill vacant rental units quickly, skilled landlords use a wide range of marketing techniques to make their property attractive to qualified …

Ep. 014: Night School: How to Get Rid of Unapproved Roommates

April 15th, 2014

8:47

When an unapproved roommate is living in a rental property and is not listed on the lease agreement, it can lead to a range of problems for …

Ep. 013: Night School: Should Landlords Use a Collection Agency?

April 14th, 2014

13:23

Most landlords will agree that one of the hardest parts of the job is collecting money from tenants who are reluctant to pay. On this episode of …

Ep. 012: Gabrielle LeVota: Executive Director of PREIMA

April 14th, 2014

36:45

Gabrielle LeVota’s strong background in media, marketing, and management put her in an ideal position to assume the responsibilities of Executive Director of PREIMA, the Professional Real Estate Investors and...

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Ep. 011: Night School: Your Tenant Abandons the Rental…Now What?

April 11th, 2014

11:38

When a tenant abandons a rental without notice, landlords can’t just take over. Instead, they need to comply with state and federal laws in order to …

Ep. 010: Cash for Keys – Paying Bad Tenants to Vacate

April 10th, 2014

13:31

Evictions can be very costly for landlords, so a growing number are using a cash for keys incentive on bad tenants, where landlords pay cash to …

Ep. 009: Night School: Late Rent Payment Fees

April 9th, 2014

10:39

Effective landlords rely on a strict rent payment schedule that is enforced with late rent payment fees to discourage tenants from pushing the limits …

Ep. 008: Night School: Creating Tenant Screening Procedures to Avoid Discrimination

April 8th, 2014

9:46

Discrimination during the tenant application process can get a landlord into all sorts of legal trouble, whether it’s intended or inadvertent. On …

Ep. 007: Harry Campbell: Personal Finance Blogger and Landlord

April 7th, 2014

36:53

Harry Campbell is a 27 year old full time aerospace engineer, personal finance blogger and landlord. Harry has a passion for all things finance and …

Ep. 006: Night School: Verifying an Applicant’s Residence and Employment

April 4th, 2014

11:17

Verifying an applicant’s residence and employment is a huge part of the tenant application process, but it’s often easier said than done correctly. …

Ep. 005: Night School: What is the Average Credit Score for a Renter

April 3rd, 2014

10:22

Credit scores are supposed to reflect a person’s financial responsibilities, but should it be a key component of a rental application? If so, what is …

Ep. 004: Night School: How to Find the Best Tenants

April 2nd, 2014

14:22

Bad tenants can make a landlord’s life miserable, while good tenants are worth holding onto–but how does a landlord find the best tenants? On this …

Ep. 003: Night School: What a Rental Application Should Look Like

April 2nd, 2014

15:40

It’s all too easy for landlords to use a generic rental application that’s missing important components, leaving key information out of the …

Ep. 002: Justin Williams: Founder of HouseFlippingHQ.com

April 2nd, 2014

41:08

Justin Williams has over 7 years of experience as a real estate investor and has flipped over 300 homes. He is the host of the House Flipping HQ podcast and...

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Ep. 001: Landlord University Introduction

March 29th, 2014

16:26

Every landlord can benefit from a boost in knowledge when it comes to real estate, from single property owners to seasoned investment professionals. …

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