#225 11 Steps Landlords Should Take When Evaluating New Tenants
Release Date: 09/20/2018
Interview With David Bitton (Podcast #412)
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RentPrep Community Manager, Andrew Schultz, chats with Co-Founder & CMO, David Bitton, of DoorLoop about how landlords can market themselves to find new tenants. We'll even touch on the possibility of creating a website for your investment properties to find better tenants and gain more visibility. Plus, find out how Bitton started in the industry and became a visionary behind a well-known rental property management software.
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Tenant Snuck In Pet, Now What? (Podcast #411)
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In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about what to do when you unexpectedly find a pet that your tenant snuck into the rental when your lease specifically says no pets. Should tenants pay the utility bills or should a landlord? It depends. Find out what to do when your tenant forgets to pay the rental utility bills. Last, but not least, we’ll tell you how collection agencies work with landlords to get any unpaid rent and more! Listen to the latest podcast today.
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When To Replace Rental Appliances (Podcast #410)
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In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about replacing rental appliances. How many times should you repair an appliance before kicking it to the curb? Sometimes, tenants want to treat your rental as if it’s their own home by doing things like mowing the yard. As a landlord, should you allow it and, on top of that, allow the tenant to use your mower? Last, but not least, your tenant is moving out, but you’re unsure if the utilities were shut off for the rental. Is there a form that you receive as a landlord before utilities...
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How To Deal With Rude Tenants (Podcast #409)
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In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, discusses how best to deal with a rude tenant. If you’re finding it impossible to have a civil conversation with your renter, you’ll want to listen in. If you have a tenant with a million and one excuses for why their rent is always late, you may be left to question, can late fees be included with rent? Find out in this episode. Have your spotless tenants turned a bit messy? Here’s what to do if your tenants stop keeping up with your rental property.
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Tenant Starts Rental On Fire. Now What? (Podcast #408)
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In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about a tenant that starts a rental property on fire. What is the responsibility of the tenant vs. the landlord? Relationships can be hard. Find out what to do when there is a fight in your rental property between two partners and one refuses to let the other partner in. Last, but not least, have you heard about Twitter’s eviction lately? That’s right, the tech giant got kicked out of an office building due to unpaid rent. Find out how much they owed and so much more by listening in.
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Mold In Rental Unit: Now What? (Podcast #407)
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In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about a ton of topics this week that landlords around the world are experiencing including: What happens if a tenant finds mold in the rental unit? Yes, this is an extremely serious issue that needs to be resolved in a timely manner. Landlords, find out how to go about fixing the issue. From tenants breaking up to switching up the lease to damaging property, we cover it all in this week’s episode. Listen in now.
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How To Check Tenant Military Status (Podcast #406)
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In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about how to check your tenant’s military status. Yikes! Your tenant failed to tell you that the HVAC unit has been leaking. Find out how ot handle this particular situation. Last, but not least, we’ll chat about a recently released website for landlords to become more aware of the risks associated with squatters. Listen in to the latest podcast.
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Interview With Chelsea Kline (Podcast #405)
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In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, sits down with FCRA-Certified Screener, Chelsea Kline, of RentPrep to review what it takes to verify a renter’s income. We’ll also go over our income verification product here at RentPrep. Tis the season for landscape maintenance. In this episode, we’ll also go over who maintains a rental property lawn. Last, but not least, we’ll chat about renting out to students and how to go about tenant screening for low-income renters and more! Listen to the podcast below.
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Fake Rental Tour Scams: Watch Out (Podcast #404)
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In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about the latest rental property scam where fake rental hosts give a tour to a prospective tenant and then rob them soon after. Should you have sympathy for a tenant? It’s possible. Find out when you should give your tenants a break. Last, but not least, we’ll go over the top LVP flooring to put into your rental properties.
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Interview With Katie Brosch (Podcast #403)
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In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats with Katie Brosch of RentPrep about tenant credit reports. In this specific episode, Katie teaches us how to read a tenant’s credit report from beginning to end. If you’re a landlord who has ever felt lost when reading a credit report, this podcast is for you. To learn more about tenant credit reports, including how to read them, listen below!
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