RentPrep Podcast #380

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

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about how to charge for a high-end rental. So, your tenants call and complain about a drainage issue on the property from the garage to the basement. What are the most common ways that drainage is set up around a property?…Read More

RentPrep Podcast #379

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

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about how to go about charging tenants for any damage they caused to a rental property. So, your tenants were given a move-out date and agreed that it would work for them, but days after that date, all of their belongings…Read More

RentPrep Podcast #378

Best Electronic Locks For Rentals (Podcast #378)

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about using electronic locks for rental properties and which ones are Rent Prep’s top picks. Can you look up a tenant’s criminal history? You sure can. But, what you can do with the information is a puzzle on its own. Find…Read More

RentPrep Podcast #377

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

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 contractors for your rental, find out if it is the tenant or the landlord’s responsibility to let the workers in. Last, but not least, find out what a landlord should do…Read More

RentPrep Podcast #376

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

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 recent story about squatters that moved into a family’s newly purchased home. Let’s just say the family was surprised to find people living there after just buying the property on…Read More

RentPrep Podcast #375

How To Sell + Purchase Rental Property (Podcast #375)

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 go over what to request prior to purchasing an income property. For example, current leases, payment history of tenants and more. Last, but not least, should landlords photograph a fully-furnished…Read More

How To Deal With Messy Tenants (Podcast #374)

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 better for profitability, a condo or a single-family rental? If conditions were nearly exactly the same, which would you choose and why? We’ll discuss our answer. Last, but not least, find out…Read More

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

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, discusses the importance of emergency funds for rental properties, how much to save, where to save and more. Sometimes, tenants just don’t get along. As a landlord, it’s crucial to know how to deal with fighting tenants. Last, but not least, we’ll go over our top tips…Read More

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

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 photos to create a fake listing? Find out. Sometimes during the application process, you’ll come across applicants applying from out of state. If you’re accepting an out-of-state applicant, it’s important to…Read More

RentPrep Podcast #371

Unauthorized Pets & People In Rental (Podcast #371)

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, explores the topic of landlords stumbling across unauthorized pets in a rental property as well as guests! Find out how to approach your tenant about the situation, when and how to send a notice to tenants to remove the pets and people and more. We’ll also chat…Read More