Your Landlord Resource Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Most landlords know exactly how to screen a W-2 employee. Two pay stubs, an employer call, run the three-times-rent math — done. But what happens when the applicant in front of you is a freelance designer, a self-employed contractor, or a college student whose only income is a financial aid check? In this episode, we walk through exactly how to handle renting to students and freel...

Send us Fan Mail You probably know that if your roof leaks, that's on you. But do you actually know who pays when a tenant ignores a slow drip for six months until the subfloor rots? Landlord tenant maintenance responsibilities sound simple on paper, but the real world is full of gray areas that catch self-managing landlords off guard — usually right when it's most expensive to learn the...

Send us Fan Mail You probably have a lease. But does it have a rental property guest policy?  You know, one that actually defines how long a guest can stay, who's responsible for their behavior, and what happens if they never leave? Most self-managing landlords don't, and it's one of those gaps that feels harmless until a "temporary" houseguest is still there six months la...

Send us Fan Mail If you've never had a smoking tenant, consider yourself lucky — and unprepared. A smoking policy for landlords isn't just a nice-to-have anymore. It's the industry standard. But if your lease only says "no cigarettes," you may have more gaps than you realize. Vaping, e-cigarettes, cigars, and cannabis all need to be spelled out — and most older leases don&...

Send us Fan Mail What if you had a business advisor on call at two in the morning when your tenant sends a threatening email, your insurance company denies a claim, or you need to know your rights before calling your attorney the next day? That advisor exists — and it's AI. In this episode of the Your Landlord Resource Podcast, Kevin and I get real about how we use artificial intelligence in...

Send us Fan Mail You know the neighborhood when you buy. But do you really know it now that you own and manage the property? In this Shorty episode of the Your Landlord Resource Podcast, Kevin and Stacie take a topic they first introduced in Episode 23 and go deeper — moving beyond marketing copy to explore what it truly means to understand the neighborhood surrounding your rental property. From d...

Send us Fan Mail Most landlords spend years building a rental portfolio — and almost no time planning what happens to it when they're gone. Whether you have no estate plan in place or think you have everything handled, this episode may reveal a gap you didn't know existed. In this episode of the Your Landlord Resource Podcast, Kevin and Stacie walk through the most common estate planning...

Send us Fan Mail Most landlords don't think twice when a teenager has been living in their rental for years. But the moment that kid turns 18, something quietly shifts — and if you're not paying attention, it can cost you. In this Shorty episode of the Your Landlord Resource Podcast, Kevin and I dig into one of those landlord blind spots that doesn't announce itself until something...

Send us Fan Mail Most landlords know they need photos to market a vacant rental. But if that's the only time your camera comes out, you're leaving serious money — and legal protection — on the table. In this episode of the Your Landlord Resource Podcast, Kevin and I dig into why rental property photos are one of the most underutilized tools in a self-managing landlord's toolkit. Fro...

Send us Fan Mail Running rental properties efficiently often comes down to having the right systems in place. In this episode, Kevin and I walk through a very effective landlord system we’ve created for our rentals — our unit binder . A unit binder for landlords is a simple system we place inside every rental unit that answers common tenant questions, explains how appliances work, and provides hel...

Send us Fan Mail Owning rental property isn’t just about collecting rent — it’s about running a service-based business. And whether landlords realize it or not, their tenants are customers. The way you communicate, handle maintenance, and manage the living experience inside your rental property can directly impact tenant satisfaction, lease renewals, and the long-term success of your rental busine...

Send us Fan Mail Spring is the perfect time for landlords to take a close look at their rental properties after months of winter weather. Wind, rain, snow, and temperature swings can cause hidden damage that many owners won’t notice until problems become expensive repairs. In this episode of the Your Landlord Resource Podcast, Kevin and I share the five spring maintenance tips we focus on every ye...

Send us Fan Mail Domestic abuse protections in rental housing are something most landlords hope they never have to deal with. Unfortunately, situations involving harassment, intimidation, or safety concerns can arise unexpectedly, and when they do, landlords must understand the legal protections involved. We share a real experience encountered when a tenant invoked domestic abuse protection and le...

Send us Fan Mail At first glance, renting to roommates seems like a great idea for landlords. Two tenants splitting the rent should make larger units easier to fill and potentially increase your rental income. But after years of managing rental properties, Kevin and I have learned that roommate situations can bring a unique set of challenges. In this episode of the Your Landlord Resource Podcast ,...

Send us Fan Mail Becoming a landlord often happens by accident. Maybe you inherited a property or moved and decided to rent instead of sell. But what many new landlords quickly discover is that rental property ownership isn’t just about collecting rent — it’s about operating a regulated housing business. In this episode we share the lessons experienced landlords repeatedly say they wish they had k...

Send us Fan Mail After years of managing rental property doors the traditional way—with keys, lockboxes, and coordinating access with contractors—Kevin and I decided it was finally time to try something different. In this episode of the Your Landlord Resource Podcast , we talk about why we installed smart locks on our rental properties and what we’ve learned from using them. We walk through the ex...

Send us Fan Mail Kevin and I thought it was time to let our listeners do the talking. In this episode, we count down the Top 5 Most-Listened-To Episodes — the ones you keep coming back to — and break down why they resonated so strongly with self-managing landlords. The countdown includes Episode 58 on the hidden costs of owning rental properties, Episode 6 on creating standard operating procedures...

Send us Fan Mail Managing utilities in rental properties has become increasingly challenging for small landlords. In this shorty episode of the Your Landlord Resource Podcast , we discuss a strategy many landlords are beginning to implement: charging tenants a flat monthly utility fee . Many duplexes, fourplexes, and older multifamily buildings have shared water meters, which means landlords often...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like you're running a marathon but you can't remember why you started running in the first place? That was our entire 2025. Between two destination weddings, a home renovation that went 300% over budget (with roofers literally falling through our ceiling THREE TIMES), rental property turnovers, portfolio decisions, and trying to be present for our aging parents...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we’re discussing why renters are moving less than at any point in the last 40 years , and whether you manage one unit or ten, this affects your strategy, revenue, and renewals in a big way. So, Kevin and I are unpacking what’s behind the sharp drop in renter mobility and what it means for your business.  We talk through why renewing a lease is cheaper than moving,...

Send us Fan Mail Managing rental properties comes with a big decision: should you handle everything yourself or hire a property manager? In this episode, Stacie Casella and Kevin Kilroy share the real pros and cons of self-managing versus outsourcing — from cost savings and control to the realities of late-night calls, legal paperwork, and burnout. Together, they discuss how each option fits diffe...

Send us Fan Mail Stop Guessing, Smart Budgeting — it’s time to take control of your rental property finances. In this week’s episode of Your Landlord Resource Podcast , we share smart budgeting tips for rental property owners that turn your rentals into a confident, well-run business. Building on Episodes 78 ( Bookkeeping & Accounting Tips for Landlords ) and 79 ( Accounting Software for Landl...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of Your Landlord Resource Podcast, Kevin and I dive into one of the most common modern-day questions—can landlords legally install video cameras at their rental properties? We break down the legal guidelines on where cameras are allowed, how to respect tenant privacy, and what to include in your lease addendums to keep you covered. We also talk about the eti...

Send us Fan Mail Fall is here, and that means it’s time for landlords to get ahead of seasonal maintenance and tenant communication before winter sets in. In this shorty episode of Your Landlord Resource Podcast , I’m sharing a quick checklist to help you stay proactive, avoid costly emergencies, and keep your tenants safe and happy. Kevin and I break down the key areas to focus on: property prep,...

Send us Fan Mail As landlords, one of the most important and sometimes confusing, responsibilities we face is handling reasonable accommodation requests from tenants. These requests, protected under the Fair Housing Act , ensure tenants with disabilities have equal access and enjoyment of their rental homes. But where do you draw the line between reasonable and unreasonable? And how do you protect...