Podcast 343: Where's the Line for Cannabis in Rentals?

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

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 episode, Andrew discusses a story of tenants who overpaid for more than a year and never realized it. Last, but not least, how do you handle tenants who…
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can a tenant sublet without permission

FAQ: My Tenant Is Subletting An Apartment Without Permission

At times, you may find that subleases can be a great way to bridge the gap between a broken lease and a long vacancy period. There are situations, however, when tenants will skip official protocol for an unofficial roommate or renter. Can a tenant sublet without permission? Landlords who realize their tenant is subletting an…
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Podcast 342: Current Rent Rate Trends Across the U.S.

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

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 seeing an exponential increase. Also in this episode, Andrew discusses how to manage mailboxes in a shared rental. Should you just have your tenant get a P.O. Box? Last, but not…
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Tenant Abandoned Property

Landlord Questions: What If A Tenant Abandons Property?

For most people, it can be hard to imagine packing up, leaving, and never coming back to claim the property you left behind. In the rental business, however, tenant-abandoned property is a more common occurrence than you might imagine. There are two primary types of property abandonment that you might be concerned about as a…
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Podcast 341: Giving Gifts to Tenants for Holidays

Giving Gifts To Tenants For Holidays (Podcast #341)

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 gifts to give? Also in this episode, Andrew discusses the importance of something as simple as a shower curtain and how that plays into renters insurance. Last, but not least,…
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Tenant Changed the Locks Without Permission

FAQ: Can A Tenant Change The Locks Without Permission?

If a tenant changed the locks without permission on the rental property once they move in, is that okay? Or is this against proper rental regulation? Think about it this way. When a tenant is living in one of your rental priorities, they take over many of the rights associated with property ownership. If the…
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Podcast 340: Renting Out Gym Equipment to Tenants

Renting Out Gym Equipment To Tenants (Podcast #340)

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 this episode, Andrew discusses how to deal with contractors that decide to do work before ever having authorization to do so. Last, but not least, have you heard about tenants…
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Podcast 339: The 2020 Election's Impact on Real Estate

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

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 episode, Andrew discusses how long to keep old tenant files before discarding them. Should you keep old tenant files forever? Next, what happens when a tenant signs their lease…
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Podcast 338: COVID-19 Spikes Rental Fraud

COVID-19 Spikes Rental Fraud (Podcast #338)

Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, goes over the latest trend to hit the rental market; fraudulent rental applications. Due to COVID-19, the industry has seen an enormous spike in faulty paychecks, identity theft and more. Also in this episode, Andrew discusses how to handle tenants who are complaining about noise in a multi-family home. Can the…
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Podcast 337: Are Rodents the Landlord's or Tenant's Responsibility?

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

Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, chats about rodent control on rental property. Who is responsible, landlords or tenants? We’ll also discuss sharing home equity with a tenant. Is it a good or bad idea? What other options are there besides sharing equity in a rental property? Last, but not least, we’ll discuss utilities for rental properties….
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