RentPrep For Landlords

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, Andrew Schultz, discusses where and when you should draw the line when it comes to your tenant’s guests. Spring is here! Are your rental property lawns intact? Find out how to button up an agreement with tenants to ensure your lawn stays maintained. Last, but not least, what happens when rodents chew out your tenant’s car wires? Discover if the...

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 on the leery side of renting. Contacting former landlords, is it legal and should you consider it when renting out your property to new tenants? Find out in this week’s cast. Last, but not least, we’ve got a story about a couple that requested a refund of their application fee because they were denied tenancy.

Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, chats about divulging information about a rental property’s criminal history. Do you have to tell tenants that the property has a bit of a past? Find out if “rent discounts” are a thing in 2021 and suggestions on how and when to implement them for your best tenants. Last, but not least, Andrew talks about the best way to handle tenants threatening legal action.

Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, chats about tenants who violate the subleasing terms set out in their contract and how to best handle the situation. Tax season is here! Have you received a W9 request from your tenant’s employer? If so, you’re not alone. Find out what to do when you’re asked for this information. Last, but not least, we’ve got a story about tenants who had one too many and found themselves crawling through their landlord’s doggy door.

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 appeared? Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, explores this particular situation in this latest episode. Plus, Andrew will go over the very basics of how to start the process of selling your rental property. Last, but not least, home warranties for your rentals, are they worth it? Find out in our latest podcast.

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? Also in this episode, what happens when you’re trying to do renovations on a multi-unit property, but it’s disrupting your tenant’s sleep schedule? Last, but not least, what do you do when you see an amazing investment opportunity, but the catch is that you’ll be stuck with bad tenants right off the bat? Find out in our latest podcast.

Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, discusses how to break up with your difficult tenants, including a discussion around strategies like cash for keys and evictions. Also in this episode, Andrew chats about owning a rental property with HOA management. Is it a good idea? Last, but not least, the latest on California’s pledge to cover 80% of unpaid rent to landlords. Is there a catch and will other states follow their footsteps? Find out in our latest podcast.

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 tenant score is significantly higher than the other applicant? Also in this episode, Andrew discusses the definition of “normal wear and tear,” and how to make it clear to tenants what is allowed and what is not. Last, but not least, what are the best practices for move-in and move-out inspections? Should you conduct your inspections with tenants...

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 want to make a repair to your property themselves vs. hiring out a contractor? Is it a good idea? Find out now in our latest podcast.

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 least, what happens when a tenant refuses to let a contractor in because they think the repair reduces the value of their rental? Find out now in our latest podcast.

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, how do you get a tenant who is consistently paying late to change their ways? It may not be as difficult as you think.

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 flushing couches down the toilet? It’s happening. How about tenants flushing quikrete down the toilet? We’ve got some pretty entertaining stories for you this week, listen...

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 and hands over their security deposit in advance? Should you give the tenant early access to the rental? Last, but not least, how much notice should you give a tenant for...

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 issue be resolved in an orderly fashion? Last, but not least, we'll go over charity donations and one case in particular where a landlord asks a tenant...

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. Should the utilities be in your tenants’ name? Find out all of the above and more in our latest podcast.

Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, goes over essential questions to ask potential tenants and the top red flags to look for when screening renters. Andrew also discusses a new ruling in Portland, Oregon that states landlords must now pay their tenants' relocation costs if those tenants can't afford the rent increases they're imposing. Last, but not least, how often should you be checking in on tenants if at all? Find out in our latest podcast.

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 property. Plus, the best tips on how to handle tenants with little to no credit history, and a heartwarming story of a tenant who painted a mural for a landlord as a thank you.

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 tenants who refuse to sign a lease until specific repairs are made.

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 for the inconvenience? Find out now.

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 the fridge and how to manage a bad tenant.