Your Landlord Resource Podcast

Send us Fan Mail As self-managing landlords, one of the toughest parts of the rental process is saying “ no” to an applicant. In this episode, Kevin and I break down how to deny a rental application while staying compliant, ethical, and professional. We cover the legal side, including Fair Housing laws, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and why an Adverse Action Notice is required when denials are ti...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Your Landlord Resource Podcast , Kevin and I are diving into what it really means to be a “digital landlord.” We’ll walk you through how using technology in your rental business can save you hours each month, keep you organized, and improve both your experience and your tenants’ experience. From e-signing leases to screening tenants in under a minute, we cover t...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode is packed with everything you need to know about the new 2025 landlord-tenant laws impacting your rental business. Whether you manage one rental or a dozen, staying ahead of legal changes is the best way to protect your property and stay professional. Even if your rentals aren’t located in the states we discuss, many of these laws are popping up across the coun...

Send us Fan Mail As landlords, navigating sensitive topics like firearms in rental properties can feel overwhelming. In this episode of the Your Landlord Resource Podcast , Kevin and I tackle the complex issue of whether landlords can legally restrict tenants from having guns on their rental property. We break down state-specific laws, highlight Supreme Court cases like Heller and McDonald , and s...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 103 of Your Landlord Resource, we dive deep into our real-world experience installing property-wide fiber optic Wi-Fi in a six-unit rental property. This isn’t theory—we share what worked, what we wish we knew sooner, and what it all cost. From upgrading a midterm rental and supporting smart locks to giving tenants high-speed access at a fraction of retail pricing, this...

Send us Fan Mail Summer brings sun, sizzle… and safety responsibilities for landlords. In this episode, we are giving you a fast-paced roundup of our best summer reminders to protect your property, keep your tenants safe, and stay legally protected. We cover everything from fireworks laws and grilling guidelines to guest liability and servicing your air conditioners. With the 4th of July approachi...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 101 of Your Landlord Resource , we pick up where we left off in our 100th episode and dive into the “how” behind pushing through hard times as landlords.  From unexpected repairs and long vacancies to personal setbacks and stalled growth, we’re sharing how we’ve stayed motivated—even when the work was overwhelming. This episode is packed with mindset shifts that helped...

Send us Fan Mail In our 100th episode of Your Landlord Resource , Stacie shares a deeply personal story of grief, caregiving, and loss—and how she and Kevin continued to self-manage their rental properties through one of the most difficult periods of their lives. We’re not just talking about landlord tips today—we’re talking about how to stay grounded, motivated, and operational when life knocks y...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we are digging into five common oversights we see landlords make all the time (plus a few extra ones) —and trust me, they can quietly eat away at your profits if you're not careful. We’re talking about the kinds of things that seem small but lead to big issues later, like outdated leases, messy tenant files, or treating your rental like a side gig instead of...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we are tackling a challenge that just about every landlord is feeling right now: rising insurance costs. We’re sharing real stories about our own rental properties, breaking down why insurance rates are climbing, and giving you practical tips on how to protect your investments without paying more than you have to. You'll hear why it’s so important to revie...

Send us Fan Mail Hey landlords! Noise complaints are one of the most common issues rental property owners will face. In this episode, Kevin and I break down how to handle noise complaints fairly, legally, and without unnecessary stress. We cover everything from setting clear noise policies to mediating disputes and protecting yourself from legal liability.  Whether it’s tenants playing loud music,...

Send us Fan Mail We are lucky enough to have a general contractor who has been a part of our team for over 15 years.  This week on the podcast, we will be discussing all of the tips our contractor, Jim, has shared that have helped us stay on top of inspections, preventative maintenance, and what to know about hiring general contractors. This episode covers everything you need to know to protect yo...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you to those who have submitted questions and trust in us to answer them!  We have listener questions this week that run the gambit, including: ·        Who is responsible for paying to eradicate pests when the pests appear after a tenant has moved in? ·        How to handle an elderly tenant who doesn’t want to move out of a potentially uninhabitable rental property that wa...

Send us Fan Mail We have done some soul searching for the last several months and through that reflection, we have found that we are very overwhelmed.  So much so that we have stopped doing the things that we love and have become, well, workaholics. If we are not working on Your Landlord Resource, we are working on one of the investment properties.  If not either of those, we are playing catch up...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever wonder what other landlords may be interested in learning? This week on the podcast we are kind of creating a little pseudo networking by discussing which episodes are landlord favorites with our top 5 podcast released. As we approach our 100th episode and that 20,000 download mark, we thought maybe it would be a good idea to talk about what you, the listeners, loved t...

Send us Fan Mail Making sure your tenants are happy and satisfied “customers” while living in your rental property is of utmost importance.  The benefits of creating great tenant experiences will come back to you as the property and business owner in so many ways. In this episode we are going over different things you can do to improve the living environment for your tenants.  We discuss what tena...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is all about How We Did It, when we renovated 2 out of state units in Idaho, traveling to the units twice, for 4 days each. We are discussing the condition of the units (one was in bad shape and one not so bad) and the work performed by ourselves and those we hired.  As we did not have a team in Idaho, we also talked about how we quickly were able to put one together....

Send us Fan Mail This week on the podcast, we are doing a shorty episode as an update to a previous episode (#44) on the Deck and Balcony Law, SB721, for California.  There have been some significant changes in the dates and inspection specifications. Now before you click away and say that this law doesn’t pertain to you, take a minute to listen and learn what California is doing to protect tenant...

Send us Fan Mail 2025 is coming in hot! And we are here to talk about why you should NOT be waiting for the new year to focus on your business plans. This week on the podcast we are talking about planning and strategy.  Not only for the next coming year, but for many years out. We discuss those aspects but will go beyond the focus of financial evaluations and make you think about your business as...

Send us Fan Mail Lately, we have been getting landlords asking us if it would be a good idea for them to get their real estate license.   And where we wish we could give a definitive YES or NO, we can only explain the pros and cons to getting and holding a real estate license.  This episode will give landlords pondering with the thought of getting their real estate license as much information as p...

Send us Fan Mail Effective communication is key for landlords in maintaining a positive relationship with tenants and ensuring smooth rental operations.  Different situations require different communication methods, and landlords should be mindful of when and how to use each one. There is a time and place to be casual and absolutely a time when being professional is of utmost importance. In this e...

Send us Fan Mail Where we do this in the Spring season, one of the best times of the year to perform these tasks is during Fall, in preparation for the winter months. This week on the podcast, we are discussing what landlords should focus on to winterize their rental property. We also dive deep into year-end business preparations in the office, which is something that really should not be overlook...

Send us Fan Mail We all pay someone to do work for us at some point or another.  But did you know that how you classify those funds paid (code and book that payment accounting wise), can determine if you think they are a 1099 worker or a W-2 employee? This week on Your Landlord Resource we are discussing the two rules that the Federal government and potentially your state government use to determi...

Send us Fan Mail Tenant screening software is becoming more and more popular now that landlords are working to improve their applicant vetting processes.   In this episode, we will cover what tenant screening software is, why it matters, and how it compares to other options like using property management software or hiring a property manager.  We’ll also cover a couple real-life horror stories abo...

Send us Fan Mail As landlords, you must balance protecting your property and tenants with complying with anti-discrimination laws. This episode explores how the Fair Housing Act intersects with tenant screening practices, focusing on HUD's 2016 guidance regarding criminal records. We explain why a blanket “no criminal history” policy can lead to unintended discrimination, particularly under t...