Property Management Uncensored

Season 2, Episode 17: Lessons Learned – Season Finale  

In this week’s teaser, Phil and Samantha take a hard (and hilarious) look at the reality of home buying in 2025 . With the average first-time buyer now hitting 40 years old,  you could technically still be paying off your first home at 90 or even 100! 

What 2025 taught us about property management, tenants, and homeowners

Why long-term mortgages aren’t always the dream they seem

Lessons in tenant expectations, owner knowledge gaps, and why constructive criticism fuels growth

Rapid-fire reflections on systems, processes, and the chaos of keeping a property management business running smoothly

Don’t miss the season finale—laugh, learn, and get a front-row seat to the stories that defined 2025 in property management!

Season 2, Episode 16: Deposits and Disputes is OUT NOW!

Get ready for an electrifying episode of Property Management Uncensored!

Phil Kazmierczak and Samantha McKinney dive into the Virginia election  and what Governor-elect Spanberger’s housing plans could mean for property managers, tenants, and homeowners .

 Discover the twists in eviction policies, debates over rent control, and why security deposit disputes never get old . Expect Sam and Phil’s signature stories, humor, and rapid-fire surprises you won’t see coming!

Will our hosts agree on what’s fair or spark some friendly debate?

Hit play to uncover the stories and strategies shaping the future of property management!

Season 2, Episode 15 – Methodical Move Outs: Mistakes, Myths & Must-Dos – Out Now!

Move-outs don’t have to be stressful — but they can be if you’re not prepared. In this episode, we break down the essential steps landlords and property managers need to take to protect their property, avoid disputes, and make turnovers smooth and efficient.

Here’s what you’ll get from this episode:

How to document property condition like a pro

Quick-turnover strategies that save time and money

The most common move-out mistakes landlords make

Ways to protect deposits and reduce conflicts with tenants

We also break down the top myths and misconceptions about move-outs that can cost landlords time and money if ignored. 

Listen now and get the full breakdown!

Season 2, Episode 14 of Property Management Uncensored is LIVE: “Vanquishing Vacancies.”

Phil Kazmierczak and Samantha McKinney are back  and discuss why properties sit vacant, what the market is really doing, and how owners can turn a “didn’t sell” situation into a smart rental strategy.

From over 1,100 properties on the MLS right now  to the cycle of buying, renting, and selling… we break down the numbers you need to know. Plus, we get into the nitty-gritty: how cluttered countertops, bad photos, and small overlooked details can make a huge difference in how fast a property rents.

Whether you’re a property owner, investor, or just curious about what’s happening behind the scenes, this episode will give you the uncensored scoop on how to vanquish vacancies and keep your portfolio moving.

Episode 13 is out now!  Rent Control. Is it price protection... or a policy problem? 

Phil and Samantha break down what “rent control” actually means, the differences between strict control and stabilization, the tenant pros (stability, predictability, less displacement) — and the landlord cons (limited income growth, hit to investment, harder to cover rising costs). 

We dig into real caps (think CPI + %), who it actually affects, and why the knee-jerk headline might not match reality.

If you want straight talk about how this could actually impact owners, tenants, and the local market — this one’s for you! 

Inflation isn’t just something you notice at the grocery store—it's changing the way property management works every day.

From higher insurance and property taxes to rising maintenance and material costs (yes, even the price of a simple bolt at Home Depot ), these shifts directly impact rent and why multi-year leases aren’t always in an owner’s best interest.

Phil Kazmierczak and Samantha McKinney break it all down with their usual no-filter approach… and somehow end up sparring over potato chips, the state of your microwave, and the odd things we all secretly judge people for.

NEW EPISODE JUST DROPPED – Rental Estate Rental Rundown

Monday, August 4

Phil & Sam are back, and the rental chaos continues.

In this episode:

Should your rental be pet friendly... or pet filtered?

Do rental references even matter anymore?

Security deposits: what’s fair, what’s outdated, and what gets landlords roasted online.

Plus, Phil & Sam reveal their picks for greatest TV shows of all time.

Hit play, pour a drink, and lean into the madness.

Episode is live now. Go listen.

“Policies, Protection & Property Perils” is now streaming — and it’s one of those episodes where insurance finally gets interesting. (Yes… we said it.)

From landlord and renters insurance, to “loss of use” coverage, malicious damage, and why flood insurance might not have your back after a heavy rain — we’re breaking it all down, uncensored and unfiltered.

 Phil watched floodwaters rise this past weekend and wondered if he should call his insurance agent or build a raft — while Sam called it the worst storm of the summer.

They both shared real-life insurance claims (including a 3-month hotel stay with two dogs and two cats...) and the painful process of getting coverage to actually do its job.

Plus: What happens when a landlord has the wrong type of policy, what “vacancy exclusions” are, and why some owners get caught off guard during hurricane season.

And yes — the episode somehow ends with conspiracy theories, fashion fails, and a confession about pleather shirts.

Phil & Samantha are back and firing on all cylinders…

Late fees, grace periods, and why rent is basically Christmas (it comes every month, yet somehow still surprises people)

How to actually budget as a landlord — from surprise HVAC meltdowns to daily late fees that might just scare tenants into paying on time

 And yes… that friend who's still “waiting for the crash” because their uncle’s dog-walker said it’s coming any day now. 

Samantha shares how she budgets for rentals, how much to save (spoiler: it’s more than you think), and yes… flood insurance might get a mention.

Plus: Cookie Monster ice cream, haunted celebrities, and a few spicy confessions.

Questions, Quandaries, and Quips is out is officially out!

This time, we opened it up to our tenants and answered the questions they actually care about — like what a risk mitigation fee is, how lease breaks work, whether we offer 2-year renewals, and the classic one: are tenants responsible for pressure washing the house? (Short answer —  no, and please don’t try. )

Some of the answers might surprise you, and some will probably make you laugh. And of course, we had to throw one personal one in there: would Sam rather have a  rewind button or a  pause button in life? Her answer was… very on brand.

Listen to it now — it’s a good one!