RentPrep For Landlords

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about how to charge for a high-end rental.

So, your tenants call and complain about a drainage issue on the property from the garage to the basement. What are the most common ways that drainage is set up around a property?

Lease renewals: Find out how much to notice to give to a tenant when thinking about renewing a lease.

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about how to go about charging tenants for any damage they caused to a rental property.

So, your tenants were given a move-out date and agreed that it would work for them, but days after that date, all of their belongings are still in the rental. What do you do?

As a landlord, can you request for rent up to a year? Find out on our latest podcast.

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about using electronic locks for rental properties and which ones are Rent Prep’s top picks.

Can you look up a tenant’s criminal history? You sure can. But, what you can do with the information is a puzzle on its own. Find out more by listening to our latest podcast.

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, chats about tenants that make a request for an unnecessary repair or upgrade.

When dealing with contractors for your rental, find out if it is the tenant or the landlord’s responsibility to let the workers in.

Last, but not least, find out what a landlord should do when a tenant is allowing their children to create unsafe conditions at a rental property.

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, chats about using a realtor to find and screen your potential tenants.

We’ll also go over a recent story about squatters that moved into a family’s newly purchased home. Let’s just say the family was surprised to find people living there after just buying the property on the market.

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, discusses how long to give tenants to vacate a rental property that you are selling. We'll also go over what to request prior to purchasing an income property. For example, current leases, payment history of tenants and more.

Last, but not least, should landlords photograph a fully-furnished apartment or an empty rental? What attracts tenants more? Find out in our latest podcast.

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, discusses messy tenants and the negative impact that they can have on your property.

What’s better for profitability, a condo or a single-family rental? If conditions were nearly exactly the same, which would you choose and why? We’ll discuss our answer.

Last, but not least, find out the steps to possibly take when you have a hoarding tenant that is protected under the Fair Housing Act.

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, discusses the importance of emergency funds for rental properties, how much to save, where to save and more.

Sometimes, tenants just don’t get along. As a landlord, it’s crucial to know how to deal with fighting tenants.

Last, but not least, we’ll go over our top tips for converting a single-family rental to a multi-family unit.

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, discusses the topic of rental property scams. What do you do if someone swipes your property photos to create a fake listing? Find out.

Sometimes during the application process, you’ll come across applicants applying from out of state. If you’re accepting an out-of-state applicant, it’s important to make sure you follow the proper protocols to obtain a signed agreement and security deposit.

We’ll also chat about the industry’s best practices for late payments. When is it too late to accept a rent payment? Find out in this week’s episode.

In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, explores the topic of landlords stumbling across unauthorized pets in a rental property as well as guests! Find out how to approach your tenant about the situation, when and how to send a notice to tenants to remove the pets and people and more.

We’ll also chat about the latest COVID-19 precautions to take when dealing with tenants including a tenant’s rights pertaining to COVID-19 and your rights as a landlord.