TenantCloud: Property Management Podcast

There’s a myth that it would cost hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars for a landlord to upgrade their rental properties. But the truth is, not all high-quality rental renovations are that expensive. Most DIY home renovation projects can be done with minimum financial resources.  In today's podcast, we'll cover a few ways that you can increase the overall appeal of your rental through simpl...

Since 75% of landlords are over the age of 45 and at least 50% of leases are signed by people under the age of 30. It's easy to see how there may be a wide range of concerns and differences when it comes to which rental payment options are made available to tenants. In today's podcast, we'll discuss the payment method that tenants are demanding that landlords provide, and how you could be losing p...

As a landlord, every day introduces new experiences and new challenges that we have never encountered before. There are incredibly difficult decisions that often have to be made, and sometimes we're just not quite sure what to do. In today's podcast, we'll explore a serious issue with a tenant living in your rental that has never applied to live at your property, or was approved using someone else...

Having a tenant move out is rarely a fun or good occurrence, but being a landlord isn't all about fun and games. Tenant's move out and there are expenses involved for both landlords and tenants. The tenant has moving costs and the landlord has make-ready costs. In this podcast, we'll discuss how many days it should take you to complete make-ready, how to plan ahead, and what it takes to be extreme...

To get the information you need to maximize your leasing performance, you need to make sure you’re keeping an eye on the right metrics. It's much more than just calculating your current occupancy rates. We've compiled three other extremely important leasing performance metrics you should be keeping an eye on as part of your leasing process to help you lease faster, more consistently, and to help y...

One mistake as a landlord can cost you thousands of dollars and give you nightmares that rob you of your sleep for quite some time. So how do you reduce that level of risk? In today's podcast, we'll cover the proven marketing process you need to prevent landlord nightmares so that you can sleep well at night knowing that you've done everything you can to reduce your level of risk, protect your inv...

Property management requires no less effort than any other profitable business. While it might seem like purchasing the actual investment property is the number one step towards all the investment benefits you’ve heard so much about, there is still a range of factors that will decide if you’ll reap the financial rewards. The key to reducing vacancy rates and minimizing tenant turnover in the comin...

Before 2020 began, some research had been completed on fraud in the rental industry. And the numbers were shocking. In a report titled, "The state of fraud in the rental housing industry" by TransUnion, they found that 80% of all property managers had been the victims of renter fraud. And now that the job economy has taken a hit as a direct result of Covid-19, the amount of renter fraud is project...

What a lot of landlords and property managers once felt was impossible has now become mandatory and we have all been forced to modify our thought process of how rental management can (or needs to) work. And it's not just for the immediate future -- Many of the changes made in the real estate industry over the past few months will likely be here to stay. In today's podcast, we'll explore how Covid-...

With the dramatic economic and cultural shifts that have taken place over the past couple of months, the rental market will likely become much cooler in areas where that has not been the case in over a decade. As a landlord who has never encountered such a dramatic shift in the rental market, it is important to learn new skill sets to help be prepared for that shift and master the skills needed to...

The events of the past several months have changed the workplace into the foreseeable future. Since the early part of 2020, the majority of those who can, have been working from home, while sheltering in place. This abrupt change in the workplace has resulted in significant shifts that may have a lasting impact on workspace design and use, while simultaneously changing the demand and use of commer...

With every strategy for wealth building or growth comes risk. And real estate? It's is no different. So whether you are just starting out, or you have been involved in buying or renting out real estate for quite some time, or you're on the property management side considering getting into buying rental real estate yourself, here are five things that you can do to overcome the pitfalls and challeng...

Based on a report from approximately 11.5 million rental units in the United States, 89% of tenants paid either partial or full payments towards their rent in the month of April of this year. However, with over 17 million unemployment claims over the past month or so, the question of whether or not May's rent goes unpaid is still looming large and landlords across the country are asking questions...

Renting out properties while living abroad is similar to having a long-distance relationship. It takes a lot of effort and requires creativity to make it work. But with a thorough strategy and a good property management system, you can easily manage your rentals remotely. We asked a few "remote" landlords to share their secrets for running a property management business from overseas. Taking...

During the times when you can hardly find good news, life-affirming stories about noble gestures, philanthropy, and simple acts of kindness bring positive energy and restore our faith in humanity (in case you’re about to lose it). In this podcast, we share 5 news stories related to real estate that will make you believe in the power of togetherness. To learn more: https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog

We all know that life is unpredictable, but let's be honest. Right now, life is simply crazy. Very few people alive today have ever lived through a pandemic, and some of us are having to make decisions that we never dreamed we would have to make. In this podcast, we'll discuss the five key things that you can do to continue "business as usual" (or, at least as close as possible to it), as well as...

In this podcast, I interview Patrick Dudek with Valet Storage. And while storage may not sound like an exciting topic to discuss on a podcast, you will definitely want to tune in as we discuss how a product like Valet Storage can add value to your rentals and increase your revenue on a per rental unit basis all while requiring little to no effort or investment on your part. TenantCloud is not conn...

Whether you manage one rental or two hundred rentals, there is a good chance that you are required to abide by the Federal Fair Housing Act, as well as your local state and county laws that often expand on the Federal Fair Housing Act. But believe it or not, there are some landlords who are not required to abide by the Federal Fair Housing Act. We explore some of those scenarios in this podcast an...

Knowing which deductions apply to you as a landlord will help you take full advantage of available tax benefits during filing season - allowing you to keep more cash in the bank. In this podcast, we discuss equipment and supply deduction categories to keep in mind as you gear up for the big day. By learning your deduction landscape now and by tracking potential deductible purchases, your life will...

Whenever you surf the Internet or read an email, you should always take caution of where you are “virtually.” There are bad neighborhoods in every city and those same places exist online. It is becoming harder for online criminals, so now they create areas hoping you come to them. In 2020 and beyond the internet will only become increasingly integrated in our lives in more ways than we may even re...

Are you looking for a tool that adds value to your rental business this year? Something that has the power to turn prospects into tenants and monitor your leads in one place? If not, you should be. Tracking leads through an effective CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tool is essential to the success of any business, including your rental business. In this podcast, we'll review six practical r...

Have you already finished your taxes? Chances are you haven’t. Whether it is satisfying the Cohan Rule, automating your accounting processes, or taking hours (or even days) to file a Schedule E, we can all use some insight into best accounting practices for the year-end tax season. As tax season is well upon us, we share three tips for getting through it. In this podcast, we'll cover three importa...

From the asset-rich investors with land who want to operate the tiny house as a business to the ADU (or, additional dwelling unit) in someones back yard where they rent it out on Airbnb... Or maybe it's the adults who want a home nearby for Mom or Dad to live in on their property or the parents who want to give their 20-something children a start with their first home, make no mistake --- the Tiny...

Tenant turnover can be stressful for almost any landlord. It brings extra tasks to complete, from repairs and cleaning to advertising and tenant screening. Vacant units mean lower income, additional expenses, and other property-related hassle. More at https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/stay-with-me-how-to-keep-your-tenants-from-leaving

A major reason for owning a rental property is the tax advantages, but many don’t end up utilizing the advantages because they get lost in the details.  As a real estate investor you need to make sure to take advantage of all the benefits.  The advantages are the deductions and expenses that go with your rental.