We all know that life is unpredictable, but let's be honest. Right now, life is simply crazy. Very few people alive today have ever lived through a pandemic, and some of us are having to make decisions that we never dreamed we would have to make.

In this podcast, we'll discuss the five key things that you can do to continue "business as usual" (or, at least as close as possible to it), as well as some ideas around "what to do next" to prepare for the unknown future that may be waiting around the corner.

Pandemic Resource Link For Landlords: https://www.nationallandlordassociation.org/

To learn more about TenantCloud, go to https://www.tenantcloud.com/

In this podcast, I interview Patrick Dudek with Valet Storage. And while storage may not sound like an exciting topic to discuss on a podcast, you will definitely want to tune in as we discuss how a product like Valet Storage can add value to your rentals and increase your revenue on a per rental unit basis all while requiring little to no effort or investment on your part.

To learn more about TenantCloud go to https://www.tenantcloud.com

To learn more about Valet Storage, go to https://valetstorage.com/

Whether you manage one rental or two hundred rentals, there is a good chance that you are required to abide by the Federal Fair Housing Act, as well as your local state and county laws that often expand on the Federal Fair Housing Act. But believe it or not, there are some landlords who are not required to abide by the Federal Fair Housing Act.

We explore some of those scenarios in this podcast and discuss the importance of Fair Housing laws, even in scenarios where you may be exempt. 

To learn more about TenantCloud or Property Management in general, visit us at TenantCloud.com/blog

Whether you manage one rental or two hundred rentals, there is a good chance that you are required to abide by the Federal Fair Housing Act, as well as your local state and county laws that often expand on the Federal Fair Housing Act. But believe it or not, there are some landlords who are not required to abide by the Federal Fair Housing Act.

We explore some of those scenarios in this podcast and discuss the importance of Fair Housing laws, even in scenarios where you may be exempt. 

To learn more about TenantCloud or Property Management in general, visit us at TenantCloud.com/blog.

Knowing which deductions apply to you as a landlord will help you take full advantage of available tax benefits during filing season - allowing you to keep more cash in the bank. In this podcast, we discuss equipment and supply deduction categories to keep in mind as you gear up for the big day. By learning your deduction landscape now and by tracking potential deductible purchases, your life will be much easier on tax day.

Learn More Here: https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/tax-deductions-for-landlords-to-keep-in-mind

Whenever you surf the Internet or read an email, you should always take caution of where you are “virtually.” There are bad neighborhoods in every city and those same places exist online. It is becoming harder for online criminals, so now they create areas hoping you come to them.

In 2020 and beyond the internet will only become increasingly integrated in our lives in more ways than we may even realize as of today.

Learn More Here: https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/tips-to-protect-your-identity-this-tax-season

Are you looking for a tool that adds value to your rental business this year? Something that has the power to turn prospects into tenants and monitor your leads in one place? If not, you should be. Tracking leads through an effective CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tool is essential to the success of any business, including your rental business. In this podcast, we'll review six practical reasons why you need to use a CRM for your rental business.

To learn more: https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/this-is-how-transforming-leads-into-tenants-upgrades-your-rental-business

Have you already finished your taxes? Chances are you haven’t.

Whether it is satisfying the Cohan Rule, automating your accounting processes, or taking hours (or even days) to file a Schedule E, we can all use some insight into best accounting practices for the year-end tax season.

As tax season is well upon us, we share three tips for getting through it.

Read more at https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/three-landlord-tips-for-tax-season

From the asset-rich investors with land who want to operate the tiny house as a business to the ADU (or, additional dwelling unit) in someones back yard where they rent it out on Airbnb... Or maybe it's the adults who want a home nearby for Mom or Dad to live in on their property or the parents who want to give their 20-something children a start with their first home, make no mistake --- the Tiny House Movement is on fire.

Stay tuned to discover the unexpected impact that tiny houses are having on a giant real estate world and what that could mean for you, and your real estate business.

Tenant turnover can be stressful for almost any landlord. It brings extra tasks to complete, from repairs and cleaning to advertising and tenant screening. Vacant units mean lower income, additional expenses, and other property-related hassle.

More at https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/stay-with-me-how-to-keep-your-tenants-from-leaving