Author: Kristi Mergenhagen

This week we’re discussing two major lawsuits filed against a landlord and screening agency respectively along with a funny end to the podcast… Click here to listen on iTunes. Click the Big Green Play Button to Listen to the Podcast [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/7304153/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/576742/custom-color/#87A93A” height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Subscribe: Apple Podcasts |…Read More

This week we discuss a new tax incentive similar to (but better than) a 1031 exchange, where you can save up to 15% on capital gains. Click here to listen on iTunes. Click the Big Green Play Button to Listen to the Podcast [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/7218911/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/576742/custom-color/#87A93A” height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Subscribe:…Read More

This week we’re covering three recent news articles that have popped up. Listen in for a wild landlord story, the importance of the L-train, and some tax breaks all the way from Ireland. Click here to listen on iTunes. Check out this episode of the RentPrep For Landlords podcast Click the Big Green Play Button…Read More

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. Click here to listen on iTunes. Click the Big Green Play Button to Listen to the Podcast [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/7126182/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/576742/custom-color/#87A93A” height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen…Read More

This week Steve and Eric break down some of the learnings from the National Association of Residential Property Managers conference. Click here to listen on iTunes. Click the Big Green Play Button to Listen to the Podcast [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/7094599/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/7094599/custom-color/#87A93A” height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Check out this episode of the RentPrep…Read More

This week we discuss 11 steps landlords should be taking when evaluating new tenants. This is based on an article from Forbes.com Click here to listen on iTunes. Click the Big Green Play Button to Listen to the Podcast Eric runs through these 11 tenant evaluation tips and provides further context on each one. Check…Read More

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 landlord hotline call to discuss. Click here to listen on iTunes. Click the Big Green Play Button to Listen to the Podcast [iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/7036901/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/576742/custom-color/#87A93A” height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen…Read More

There are a lot of different things to keep track of and take care of when you are a landlord. One of the many things on the long list is checking for damages when a tenant moves out of one of your rental properties, but what happens when you discover hidden damages or problems caused…Read More

No landlord wants to end up in a situation where they have to settle for losing money because of a bad tenant. Sometimes, however, landlords get stuck between whether it is worth it for them to pursue unpaid rent or not. One such situation that puzzles many landlords is the balance between unpaid rent and…Read More

When trying to decide on the best flooring for rental property there are three main factors to consider. Price Durability Design The best flooring for rental property is also going to be determined by the room. We will focus on two main ares in this guide: Kitchen & Bath Living room/Bedrooms Different flooring is best…Read More