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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In this week's podcast, Andrew Schultz discusses working with restoration companies for your rental property. What are his tips for a successful …
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 …
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.
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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 …
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.
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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 …
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 …
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about whether or not smart homes are worth the …
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about fair housing testing and its role in …
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about work from home tenants. Does it make more …
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about whether or not there should be limits on a …
We are back with another episode of the RentPrep for Landlords Podcast with your host, Andrew Schultz. In this podcast, we'll explore tenant …
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about the necessary steps to ensure that pet odor …
We're diving deep into the world on property management on this podcast! Community Manager and RentPrep For Landlords podcast host, Andrew Schultz, …
RentPrep Community Manager, Andrew Schultz, chats with Co-Founder & CMO, David Bitton, of DoorLoop about how landlords can market themselves to …
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about what to do when you unexpectedly find a pet …
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about replacing rental appliances. How many times …
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 …
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about a tenant that starts a rental property on …
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about a ton of topics this week that landlords …
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about how to check your tenant’s military status.
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In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, sits down with FCRA-Certified Screener, Chelsea Kline, …
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about the latest rental property scam where fake …
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats with Katie Brosch of RentPrep about tenant credit …
In this episode, Podcast Host & Community Manager at RentPrep, Andrew Schultz, chats about a landlord that was fined over $10,000 for having too …
In this episode, Podcast Host & Community Manager at RentPrep, Andrew Schultz, interviews Devin Redmond of Roofstock. Redmond currently serves as …
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats with RentPrep Founder, Stephen M. White.
In this …
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats with Real Estate Investor, Vitaly Volpov about his …
This week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, goes over when to start considering charging double the …
This week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, goes over when you should start advertising your rental …
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, goes over basic landlord responsibilities including …
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about tenants that signed a lease agreement, but …
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about reimbursing tenants. In this specific case, …
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about what to look for when investing in your …
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about the rise of mortgage rates and the impact it …
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about the importance of doing due diligence as a …
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about how to change a lease agreement when the …
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about the best time to collect security deposits.
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In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about a tenant that found BB Gun shots in the …
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about how to best handle lease agreements when you …
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host & Property Manager, Andrew Schultz, chats about renters insurance and how it can help not only benefit a …
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about how your neighbor’s lifestyle could affect …
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about requesting tenant ledgers from property …
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about how to prevent landlord burnout while …
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about one story in Denton County, Texas where …
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about who cleans up after pets once tenants move …
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about how to charge for a high-end rental.
So, …
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about how to go about charging tenants for any …
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about using electronic locks for rental properties …
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 …
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 …
What’s …
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, explores the topic of cleaning fees for rental properties including a discussion around how to …
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, chats about tenant-proofing a rental including what appliances to invest in, services and more.
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 …
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 …
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, explores the ins and out of renting out your property to traveling professionals, such as …
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 …
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 …
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, chats about renting to companies that would like to provide housing for their employees. …
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 …
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 …
Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, chats about returning security deposits to tenants, including when to keep the deposits and when to give them back.
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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 …
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 …
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 …
Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, goes over the best practices on how to reduce rental vacancy.
What happens when you have rental applicants that applied …
Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, goes over best practices for landlords that are renovating occupied rental properties, including a tenant’s rights …
If you currently are roommates with your tenants, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, gives his best tips for creating a solid landlord-tenant relationship.
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 …
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, …
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 …
Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, chats about divulging information about a rental property’s criminal history. Do you have to tell tenants that the …
Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, chats about tenants who violate the subleasing terms set out in their contract and how to best handle the situation.
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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 …
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?
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Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, discusses how to break up with your difficult tenants, including a discussion around strategies like cash for keys and …
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 …
Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, chats about cannabis in rentals. Is there a line that you can draw despite it being legal in some states?
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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 …
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 …
Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, goes over renting out gym equipment to tenants, liabilities to consider and whether or not it’s a good idea.
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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 …
Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, goes over the latest trend to hit the rental market; fraudulent rental applications. Due to COVID-19, the industry has …
Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, chats about rodent control on rental property. Who is responsible, landlords or tenants?
We’ll also discuss sharing …
Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, goes over essential questions to ask potential tenants and the top red flags to look for when screening renters.
Andrew …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Inheriting tenants can either be the best thing ever or a nightmare. Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, goes over the best practices for inheriting …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, discusses how to choose an online rent payment company, including the discussion of well-known systems like PayPal.
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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 …
Should you market your rental properties on something like Zillow or Craigslist? Or, maybe Facebook is the best option. TIme & time again, we …
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 …
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 …
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.
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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 …
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?
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 …
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 …
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...
We’re looking at the housing markets and availability of service contractors to keep up with the demand.
Can adding Big Foot to your rental property listings help you fill a vacancy faster? Let’s dig into the data and learn more.
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?
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.
We cover questions from our community from an angry tenant and how to handle abandoned property.
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 …
With malls collecting on 10-25% of rent what does the retail atmosphere look like in 6-9 months?
A rent strike could create short-term relief but potentially at the renters own expense. Learn why in today’s podcast.
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.
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 …
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.
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.
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.
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 …
A quick-moving recap from previous guests to see what’s new and how their real estate journey has progressed.
Learn the backstory of this massive fine and what we as landlords and property managers can learn from it.
If you need a quick laugh as a landlord check out these funny tweets.
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 …
We cover four common scenarios where landlords have internal conflict created by cognitive dissonance
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.
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.
30 cities represent 40% of the population but 60% of all new job growth. Learn how this affects the overall rental market.
Forget new year’s resolutions, start with a past year review!
Did you know Caterpillar equipment is an upstream indicator on new construction? Makes sense right? Listen to get more details on this subject matter.
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.
Newton’s Third Law is worth considering before any sweeping policy changes go into effect.
We discuss trends to avoid with your kitchen remodels and what will stand against the test of time.
I’m very thankful for RentPrep, the community we serve, and those of you that listen to this podcast. Thank you!
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.
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 …
We’re also discussing the new real estate platform “Ribbon” making waves along with shorting NYC developers due to rent control laws.
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.
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...
By implementing a few practices in your tenant screening process you can help reduce your exposure to fraudulent applicants.
He wrote the hit “Daddy Won’t Sell The Farm” for Montgomery Gentry
We also bring up the crumbling powers that be at WeWork and the best time of year to buy a home.
We discuss why FICO scores have gone up so much and what you should know as a landlord.
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.
We discuss the merits of biweekly rents, offering alternative security deposit options, and how much Taylor Swift was paying in rent in NYC.
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!
In this week’s In the News, we discuss micro-apartments in NYC, landlord/tenant Immigration law in Illinois, creative ways landlords are getting …
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 …
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
How to handle difficult situations and a look into the unsettling reality for one landlord.
We break down a controversial article painting landlords as evil and greedy.
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.
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 …
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.
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 …
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.
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.
The ordinance would also disallow property owners from denying an application because of an insufficient credit history, credit scores lower than 500 …
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.
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.
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 …
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.
Criminal records are being expunged and moved to the back of the tenant screening process. Hear how recent news is affecting landlords nationwide.
We read off some funny excuses that came over from Property Management Memes on Facebook. This is worth a good chuckle or two...
Changes to Vancouver mortgage laws coupled with aggressive vacancy taxes have mansion owners renting out their homes on the cheap.
We share the details of this story and what lessons we cautionary lessons we can learn from it.
We talk about VAWA, rent control in Massachusets, and activists marching in Berlin for rent control
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
Jason Hull is the founder of DoorGrow a Property Management consultancy. He shares his insights on the struggles that PMs and landlords face with …
We also cover stories on NYC vs. Airbnb, a Berlin housing revolution, and a 40% tax deduction on rental property in St. Paul, and
We also discuss recent news coming out of Detroit, Glendale, and the Twin Cities involving “Ban the Box”, relocation fees, and suing the city.
Turns out mortgage lenders have figured out that this data is extremely accurate in predicting the probability that a mortgage borrower will default …
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...
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 …
We’re talking about an aligator that is an ESA, Rent Control in Oregon, Cats for tenants and other crazy stories.
On 1/5/19 HUD failed to renew 650 rental assistance programs with another 1,050 scheduled to lose funding in the coming weeks.
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 …
Dan shares his top 10 tips on managing rental properties that he has learned from interviewing over 100 guests on his podcast.
We’re about to embark into 2019 and we thought it would be a great opportunity to rebroadcast our episode with Dr. Roger Firestien.
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!
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 …
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 …
Renter crisis, Portland Housing discrimination, and a sticky tenant situation involving a church and gaming machines.
Being thankful and changing your perception of your situation is one of the quickest ways to change your outlook.
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.
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.
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 …
We’re discussing two major lawsuits filed against a landlord and screening agency respectively along with a funny end to the podcast...
A new tax incentive similar to (but better than) a 1031 exchange where you can save up to 15% on capital gains.
We’re covering three recent news articles that have popped up in the past week.
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.
Steve and Eric break down some of the learnings from the National Association of Residential Property Managers conference.
Eric runs through these 11 tenant evaluation tips and provides further context on each one.
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 …
Sara McGraw-Abdall of the Landlord Liaisons will be guiding us through Section 8 and answering all of your questions.
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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.
It doesn't matter what you do, it can pretty much always be done better and more efficiently. Our guest this week comes from …
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.
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 …
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.
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.
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 …
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.
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
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We discuss cannabis laws, the EPA Admin getting evicted and several other stories in this week’s podcast.
In this episode we we have some new and old segments including Landlord Balderdash, In the News, Member Highlight and the Landlord Hotline (716) …
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!
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
J. shares how he started out with an eBay business that transitioned well into wholesaling properties. From there he has dealt with apartments, SFH, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.rentprep.com/resources/ https://www.texasrealestate.com/for-texas-realtors/legal-faqs/category/landlord-tenant-issues …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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...
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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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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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Recently a landlord asked our Facebook group for their best landlord advice. The 59 comments that rolled in are priceless in our opinion. This …
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 …
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...
The post #164 Tenant Wants To Break Lease Before Moving In …
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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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 …
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 …
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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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...
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 …
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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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...
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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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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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 …
Starting July 1st, 2017 there are some major changes coming down the pipeline on consumer credit reporting. In this podcast Steve explains how …
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...
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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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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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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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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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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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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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...
The post Ep. 138: Part 1 HOME Landlord Training …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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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 …
Record snowfalls in some parts of the country have made snow removal from rental properties a hot topic between landlords and tenants. In this …
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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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 …
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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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 …
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,...
The post Ep. 126: In …
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 …
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 …
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,...
The post Ep. 123: In …
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 …
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,...
The post Ep. 121: In …
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 …
It can be unnerving for applicants to provide detailed information to a stranger during the application process, and sometimes they are reluctant to …
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,...
The post Ep. 118: In …
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 …
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 …
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,...
The post Ep. 115: In …
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 …
When conducting a screening for rental applicants, most landlords want to know about criminal background. However, a growing movement in many states …
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,...
The post Ep. 111: In …
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, …
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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A restrictive endorsement is a technique used to restrict further financial action in regard to a check. Some tenants try to fool landlords into …
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 …
Getting lots of information about a rental applicant is critical in conducting a thorough background check, but many landlords overlook the value of …
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 …
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,...
The post Ep. 105: In …
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 …
Hoarding is a compulsive action where someone acquires and saves massive amounts of something with no real value. The behavior can lead to disastrous …
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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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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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,...
The post Ep. 097: In …
It may be tempting for some landlords to move outside of their normal standards when screening for tenants and make special exceptions for some …
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, ...
In their hurry to keep a rental property filled, many landlords start showing it before or during the repair and maintenance phase of turnover. …
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,...
The post Ep. 093: In …
While there are several different options out there when it comes to online tools, Google tools work well together and give both beginners and …
It’s a good idea when participating in real estate investing to expand the network of professionals that can affect everything from buying property …
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 …
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,...
The post Ep. 089: In …
Bigger Pockets, a website for real estate investors, often facilitates meetups around the country for interested participants. In this episode of …
Getting a good financial picture of a rental applicant is vital to a landlord’s decision-making process. However, what kind of financial information …
Many people, including landlords, don’t like conflict and struggle with being assertive in a business setting. When it comes to managing properties, …
Nuisance abatement laws are community policing efforts that use complaints, violations and even recurring police visits to improve quality of life …
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,...
The post Ep: 084: In …
Landlords who are thinking of buying or selling real estate with tenants in place have several things they need to think about, from transferring …
In order to protect tenants and property, landlords should really take extra steps to ensure the rental unit doesn’t attract burglars. In this …
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 …
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,...
The post Ep. 080: In …
Frequently, people from other countries choose to live in the United States and need rental housing. However, many landlords are not comfortable in …
From feeling annoyed about children in a rental property to outright familial discrimination, landlords are often unclear about exactly what they can …
Normally, landlords aren’t too concerned about what kind of furniture a tenant has, but waterbeds are a different category because of the potential …
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 …
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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When tenants live close together, as in a multifamily building, sometimes strong odors from one apartment can penetrate to other units or into common …
Having a tenant break the lease agreement is something that happens to all landlords at some time, costing them time and money. However, some …
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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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,...
The post Ep. 071: In …
Screening applicants for tenancy begins with the first time landlords speak to the person requesting more information, but how can landlords use that …
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 …
Running a background check on a rental applicant can reveal all kinds of information about a person, including any criminal activity like sex …
Sometimes for the sake of the business, landlords need to re-evaluate their tenant selection process and make some decisions about whether to adjust …
Join Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the …
Several parts of the country are currently experiencing drought conditions, but what does this mean for landlords, tenants and yard maintenance? In …
Leaking water is one of the most destructive things you can face as a landlord, and time is really critical in getting the situation …
When landlords treat their rental properties like a business, a key factor toward good customer service is having a positive attitude. In this …
Join Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the …
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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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 …
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 …
Before patronizing a business, many people look online for ratings and rankings by other customers, and people seeking rental properties are no …
Many landlords are confused about whether or not to gather social security numbers from tenants, whether during the screening process or at lease …
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 …
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 …
Often, a landlord needs to set expectations up front, whether to help weed out unacceptable applicants or to help new tenants understand the rules …
Landlords are a unique group of business entrepreneurs and can benefit from professional associations. But are landlord associations and real estate …
Landlords deal with lots of fees, from late fees to application fees. Some landlords have questions about non-refundable application fees, such as …
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 …
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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Doing a tenant screening seems pretty standard for most landlords, but what about landlords of commercial properties–how are business background …
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 …
When landlords are working with a background checking company, they may come across the term “expunged records” and wonder exactly what that means. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Everyone has heard about how social media can enhance business relations, but how can it positively impact those in the real estate investment …
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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Passive aggressive tenants can cause plenty of stress for landlords, from maintenance requests to creating problems with other tenants. On this …
One of the downsides of being a landlord is the constant contact from tenants, from simple notification for maintenance to immediate emergencies. On …
Many landlords aren’t clear on their specific duty to guests and visitors to the rental property and what their responsibility and liability actually …
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 …
When tenants expresses an interest in putting in a garden, landlords must carefully consider the pros and cons of granting permission. On this …
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 …
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 …
David and his wife of 28 years, Julie, founded Gr8 Houston Homes, LLC shortly after moving to Houston. Gr8 Houston Homes currently educates and …
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 …
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 …
Thousands of pets are abandoned each year and a significant amount occur when the owners move and leave the animals behind. Landlords have a …
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...
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...
Reasonable accommodations allow for certain adjustments in a rental property or lease agreement for tenants who have disabilities, but how are they …
To fill vacant rental units quickly, skilled landlords use a wide range of marketing techniques to make their property attractive to qualified …
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 …
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 …
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...
The …
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 …
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 …
Effective landlords rely on a strict rent payment schedule that is enforced with late rent payment fees to discourage tenants from pushing the limits …
Discrimination during the tenant application process can get a landlord into all sorts of legal trouble, whether it’s intended or inadvertent. On …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
It’s all too easy for landlords to use a generic rental application that’s missing important components, leaving key information out of the …
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...
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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