Podcast 334: Can a Tenant Remodel Without Permission?

Can A Tenant Remodel Without Permission? (Podcast #334)

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 do you have to pay for the property renovation? Also in this episode, we’ll discuss an ongoing email scam that landlords should be made aware of. Plus, we’ll chat about…
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Podcast 333: Section 8 Housing Vouchers

Section 8 Housing Vouchers (Podcast #333)

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 how to deal with neighbors who are not fans of your tenants and compensating tenants while repairs or renovations are taking place on their apartment. Should you pay tenants…
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Podcast 332: Best Practices for Inheriting Tenants

Best Practices For Inheriting Tenants (Podcast #332)

Inheriting tenants can either be the best thing ever or a nightmare. Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, goes over the best practices for inheriting tenants, including whether or not you should keep the tenants and how to handle their leases. Also in this episode, we’ll discuss tenants who vacate the property but forget about everything in…
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what happens when a tenant breaks their lease

What Happens If A Tenant Breaks Their Lease And Moves Out?

Updated October 2020 As a landlord, you spend a lot of time screening tenants, choosing the right fit, setting up a lease agreement, and getting them moved into the property. From there, you expect to proceed through the entire lease agreement before you have to repeat the process again, but that’s not always what happens….
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Podcast 331: Bookkeeping Advice for Rental Properties

Bookkeeping Advice For Rental Properties (Podcast #331)

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 personal life? Podcast host and Property Manager, Andrew Schultz, explores the topic. Plus, we’ll discuss what to do if you’ve…
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Podcast 330: Rental Property Disclosure

Rental Property Disclosure (Podcast #330)

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 floods a little when it rains. Whatever it is, podcast host, Andrew Schultz touches on how to much to disclose to tenants and more. Also in this episode, we’ll discuss…
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Podcast 329: Best Tips on Cash for Keys

Best Tips: Cash for Keys (Podcast #329)

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 the best tips to make a landlord and tenant happy with any cash for keys…
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Podcast 328: Who Is Responsible for Property Damage?

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

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, host Andrew Schultz talks about insurance coverage for property damage and how to manage tenants who refuse to take responsibility. Plus, we’ll chat about what to do with potential tenants who recently decided…
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rent to own guide for landlords

Landlord 101: How To Do A Lease To Own Contract

Have you ever had a tenant move out because they want to find somewhere they can buy or live for a long-term tenancy? Landlords in some areas will be asked if lease to own agreements are an option at their properties. Even if you haven’t considered this setup before, rent-to-own homes can be a great…
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Podcast 327: Should You Rent to Friends?

Should You Rent To Friends? (Podcast #327)

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 & Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, has to say about renting to friends. Also in this episode, we’ll discuss the end of The Cares Act and tenants who…
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