Keywords real estate, rental properties, HVAC maintenance, winter preparation, energy costs, landlord tips, property management, tenant communication, cold weather, maintenance requests In this episode of The #DoItMovement® Podcast, hosts Martine Richardson and Lori Eubanks discuss essential tips for landlords and property managers on how to prepare rental properties for extreme cold weather. They cover HVAC maintenance, managing energy costs, and safety precautions for vacant properties, while emphasizing the importance of communication with tenants and proactive maintenance to minimize issues during winter. Takeaways

• The #DoItmovement® Podcast is back with new insights.
• Preparing rental properties for extreme cold is crucial.
• HVAC systems need regular maintenance to function properly.
• Expectations of tenants can vary significantly.
• Keeping heat at reasonable levels prevents system failures.
• Regularly changing HVAC filters is essential for efficiency.
• Landlords should conduct inspections before winter.
• Energy costs can double during extreme cold.
• Vacant properties require extra security measures.
• Staying calm and positive helps manage tenant frustrations.

Contact Martine here: https://linktr.ee/martinerichardson Contact Lori here: [email protected]