Are you thinking about renting out a room in your home to help with the mortgage? In this episode of the Rent Perfect Podcast, host David Pickron and producer-turned-landlord Kent Shelley dive deep into the real risks, benefits, and strategies behind renting by the room. 

From legal protections and leases to horror stories of evicting someone in your own home, we cover what most homeowners never think about before letting a tenant move in. Whether you’re considering hosting a traveling nurse, renting to friends or family, or just trying to offset rising mortgage costs, this episode gives you the insights you need to do it the right way.
 👉 Topics we cover:

•Why renting out a room makes you a landlord (even if you don’t think so)

•The nightmare scenarios of evicting a roommate in your own home

•Why you MUST have a lease—even with friends and family

•Vetting strategies and finding the right kind of tenant (like traveling nurses)

•House rules and lifestyle boundaries that protect your home

 If you’ve ever thought about renting out a bedroom, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss

In this episode of the Rent Perfect Podcast, David Pickron and Scot Aubrey dive deep into one of the most overlooked topics in real estate: setting boundaries with tenants. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just getting started, this conversation will reframe how you view your rental business—and your tenants. 

David shares real-life stories that reveal the emotional complexities of being a landlord, including when compassion crosses the line into liability. They explore when to set boundaries, how to communicate expectations professionally, and why it’s crucial to treat your rentals like the serious business investments they are.

You’ll learn how to:

•Establish expectations from day one
•Avoid the emotional traps of tenant friendships
•Respond firmly (but fairly) to late rent, sob stories, and shifting boundaries
•Maintain long-term success and peace of mind

Are we entering the next great real estate wave? In this episode of the Rent Perfect Podcast, David Pickron and Scot Aubrey share their personal investing criteria and what’s pulling them off the sidelines and back into buy mode. From choosing between condos and single-family homes to dealing with rising HOA fees and navigating changing interest rates, this episode dives deep into how seasoned investors assess opportunity in today’s shifting market. Defining your investor “type” (it’s more important than you think!) How HOA fees are killing cash flow in condos. Why now might be the time to buy—before the crowd rushes in. The impact of interest rates and the refinance play. Neighborhood matters: how to evaluate long-term rental potential. Why clear investment criteria help you avoid emotional mistakes.

Whether you’re a new investor or looking to expand your portfolio, this episode offers honest insight and timely strategies to help you make smarter real estate decisions.

🏠 The Rent Perfect system helps investors become successful "lazy" landlords by managing efficiently with ease, starting with the initial application and background check, to leases and payment collection. Learn how to streamline your rental process at www.rentperfect.com

In this heartfelt Father’s Day edition of the Rent Perfect Podcast, David Pickron is joined by a very special guest—his father, Bill. With over 80 years of life experience and decades of investing under his belt, Bill shares timeless wisdom on what it’s like investing in real estate across generations.
Together, David and Bill reflect on:
•The ups and downs of father-son investing partnerships
•Why Bill is still buying rental properties at 80
•The lessons learned from land development vs. long-term rentals
•How Rent Perfect has changed the game for property management
•And the story of how evictions led to building a better way for landlords and tenants alike

 Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting out, this episode is packed with perspective, laughs, and fatherly wisdom you don’t want to miss.

In this eye-opening episode of the Rent Perfect Podcast, host David Pickron flips the script—literally—as Scot Aubrey hijacks the mic to interview David about his first-hand experience renting by the room.  What started as a way to improve cash flow on two midterm rental condos turned into a real-world experiment full of lessons on communal living, fair housing considerations, roommate dynamics, and landlord headaches. From demanding tenants to surprise wins, David shares the challenges, red flags, and unexpected wins of diving into the rent-by-room model in today’s shifting rental market.

In this special episode, Rent Perfect’s David Pickron flips the script and invites longtime behind-the-scenes team member Kent to share his very first experience attending a REIA (Real Estate Investor Association) meeting.  From walking into the packed AzREIA event to having “aha” moments during the market update and networking with investors, Kent explains how one evening opened his eyes to the power of connections, strategy, and local market knowledge.  Whether you’re new to real estate investing or a REIA leader looking to improve the first-timer experience, this honest and inspiring conversation is packed with valuable insight—including how Kent and his wife decided to leverage $100K in condo equity into their next big move.  👉 A must-watch for new investors, REIA members, and anyone serious about growing in real estate!

🏠 The Rent Perfect system helps investors become successful "lazy" landlords by managing efficiently with ease, starting with the initial application and background check, to leases and payment collection. Learn how to streamline your rental process at www.rentperfect.com

In this eye-opening episode of the Rent Perfect Podcast, hosts David Pickron and Scot Aubrey tackle one of the hottest (and most frustrating) landlord topics—emotional support animals. From “bamboozling” tactics to fair housing rules, they break down the differences between service dogs, therapy animals, and ESAs, revealing how to stay compliant while protecting your investment. Tune in to learn the must-know strategies for handling pets (and sneaky pet owners), and discover how to avoid pitfalls that could land you in legal hot water. Subscribe, share, and let’s continue to grow our community of informed, professional landlords!

We all know ROI (Return on Investment), but what about ROT—Return on Time? 🤔 In this eye-opening episode of the Rent Perfect Podcast, David Pickron and Scot Aubrey dive into the concept of ROT and why it’s just as crucial as ROI when evaluating your real estate investments. Are your properties rewarding or draining your time? Do you feel a sense of dread when thinking about certain properties? Using personal experiences (including an Airbnb venture turned time-sink), they break down how to identify and eliminate the “rot” in your portfolio, ensuring your investments serve your lifestyle—not the other way around. Plus, stick around for a banana bread analogy that might just change how you look at your properties forever! 🍌🔥 Like, subscribe, and take control of your time! ⏳💰

Join us for an insightful episode of the Rent Perfect Podcast as we welcome Jonna Weber from the Boise Real Estate Investor Network (Boise REIN). From marketing strategies to avoiding rental scams, Jonna shares her expertise on managing long-term rentals in Idaho and how landlords can protect their investments. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, this conversation is packed with valuable tips to help you find the right tenants, avoid costly mistakes, and build lasting success in real estate. Don't miss out on this game-changing discussion!

In this episode of the Rent Perfect Podcast, we sit down with Mike Del Prete, Executive Director of the Arizona Real Estate Investors Association (AZREIA), to uncover the secrets to real estate success. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting out, AZREIA, and many REIA's around the country, offer an incredible community, practical education, and access to trusted vendors to help you succeed in fix-and-flips, long-term rentals, and creative financing strategies. Mike shares insights into the power of relationships, how to navigate market trends, and the tools AZREIA provides to turn real estate goals into reality. If you’re serious about real estate investing, this is the must-watch episode to get inspired and take action!investments.