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RentPrep Podcast #425

How To Assess Rental Damage (Podcast #425)

In this week’s podcast, Andrew Schultz discusses rental property damage whether it’s done by a natural disaster like a storm or possibly your tenants. Yikes! You posted an ad for your rental and now you have twenty qualified tenants that match your criteria perfectly. How do you handle the situation? And, last, but not least,…Read More

RentPrep Podcast #424

Pipe Bursts: Who Pays For What? (Podcast #424)

In this week’s podcast, Andrew Schultz discusses pipe bursts in rentals and whether or not the tenant or landlord is responsible for the costs. Find out how to properly collect application fees if you are an out of area landlord trying to collect payments from possible tenants. And, last, but not least, find out if…Read More

Fake Landlords Scam: What To Know (Podcast #423)

In this week’s podcast, Andrew Schultz discusses the latest fake landlord scam to hit the market. Make sure to warn your tenants! How do you go about a lease that’s technically for a guest, but it’s not necessarily subletting? Find out now. And, last, but not least, what happens when a landlord gets along with…Read More

Tenant Breaks No Smoking Rules (Podcast #422)

In this week’s podcast, Andrew Schultz discusses tenants that like to break the no smoking clause that is clearly laid out in your lease agreement. Find out how to do a final walkthrough with a tenant and how to use a move-out checklist while doing so. And, last, but not least, discover how much of…Read More

RentPrep Podcast #421

How To Build Tenant Credit (Podcast #421)

In this week’s podcast, Andrew Schultz chats about how to build up your tenant’s credit by properly reporting rent payments to various outlets. We will also explore the difference between battery-operated and hard-wired smoke detectors, the properly protocol for the different types of rental properties, and more. And, last, but not least, whatever happened to…Read More

How To Self-Manage Your Rental (Podcast #420)

In this week’s podcast, Andrew Schultz discusses how to self-manage your rental property like a professional. We will also explore what to do when you find out your tenant has been smoking in a non-smoking rental. And, last, but not least, how can landlords incentivize contractors to do amazing work? Find out all this and…Read More

RentPrep Podcast #419

Smart Rental Homes: Is It A Thing? (Podcast #419)

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about whether or not smart homes are worth the investment or not for landlords. When it comes to work and rental references, what should a landlord ask? Find out the top questions to ask when chatting with references to see if…Read More

Fair Housing Testing: What To Know (Podcast #418)

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about fair housing testing and its role in uncovering evidence of racial discrimination in rental housing. Ready to digitize your rent payment system? We’ll give you tips on how to set up rent payments for tenants digitally. Last, but not least,…Read More

RentPrep Podcast #417

How To Manage Work From Home Tenants (Podcast #417)

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about work from home tenants. Does it make more sense to be stricter on wear and tear rules since the majority of the time your tenants are home? Are you afraid you’re too lenient on your tenants that pay rent late?…Read More

RentPrep Podcast #416

Rental Property Tenancy Limits (Podcast #416)

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about whether or not there should be limits on a tenancy. How long would you keep a tenant? We get it, musty smells in basements are not ideal. So, what should you do with those unfinished crawl spaces in your property…Read More