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We have done some soul searching for the last several months and through that reflection, we have found that we are very overwhelmed.  So much so that we have stopped doing the things that we love and have become, well, workaholics.

If we are not working on Your Landlord Resource, we are working on one of the investment properties.  If not either of those, we are playing catch up to chores around the house.

We have been good about spending time with our kids and our parents as often as we can, but there is so much more we want to do.  We just need more time to do those things.

So, in this episode we are talking about our need to step back from this podcast.  To catch up on some much needed us time, maintenance to OUR home, and reset our time management.

This is not goodbye, this is simply “see you soon”.  

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Do you ever wonder what other landlords may be interested in learning? This week on the podcast we are kind of creating a little pseudo networking by discussing which episodes are landlord favorites with our top 5 podcast released.

As we approach our 100th episode and that 20,000 download mark, we thought maybe it would be a good idea to talk about what you, the listeners, loved the most.

It’s a quicker episode with a short synopsis of our top 5 episodes.  We are proud of them and hope you will love them too.

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👉Episode 6: Creating Standard Operating Procedures for Your Business

👉 Episode 45: Basic Tax Strategies for Real Estate Investors

👉Episode 46: Advanced Tax Strategies for Your Real Estate Portfolio

👉 Episode 16: Is Holding Your Rental Property in an LLC Right for You?

👉 Episode 56: How and When to Transfer Your Rental Property into an LLC

👉 Episode 58: The Hidden Costs of Owning and Operating Rental Properties

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Making sure your tenants are happy and satisfied “customers” while living in your rental property is of utmost importance.  The benefits of creating great tenant experiences will come back to you as the property and business owner in so many ways.

In this episode we are going over different things you can do to improve the living environment for your tenants.  We discuss what tenants want, what they deserve, and how by doing these tasks it will increase your bottom line and make running YOUR rental property business a much more satisfying experience.

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👉Episode 87: Essential Communication Methods Every Landlord Should Know

👉Episode 39: 50+ Must Ask Questions When Hiring a Property Manager, Part 1

👉 Episode 40: 50+ Must Ask Questions When Hiring a Property Manager, Part 2  

👉 Product: Property Manager Questionnaire ($9.99)  Over 60 questions for you to ask during an in person interview or to send off in an email for the PM to complete and return back to you!

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This episode is all about How We Did It, when we renovated 2 out of state units in Idaho, traveling to the units twice, for 4 days each.

We are discussing the condition of the units (one was in bad shape and one not so bad) and the work performed by ourselves and those we hired.  As we did not have a team in Idaho, we also talked about how we quickly were able to put one together.

For the first time, we painted kitchen cabinets, using Beyond Paint Products. So, listen to the process we followed and how they turned out. In addition to the kitchen cabinets, we or those we hired painted these units, installed new lighting, replaced old and dirty plugs and switches with decora style ones, replaced the old yucky carpet with LVP, and replaced Formica kitchen countertops with Quartz counters we purchased for a steal.

Communication, organization, and time management were all key elements to pulling this renovation off and we are here to share how it all worked out!

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👉Porc-A-Fix: Fix Chipped Porcelain Sinks and Tubs

👉UV Flashlight Black Light for Finding Pet Urine During Inspections, 2 Pack

👉 Stainless Steel Kitchen Drop In Sink, 16 gauge, 33X22

👉 Brushed Nickel Pull Down Kitchen Faucet with Sprayer

👉 Black Semi Flush Mount Ceiling Light Drum Shade

👉 Cabinet Bumpers, Pyramid Painting Stands, TouchUp Cups

👉 Master Lock Portable Key Lock Box Ideal for Landlords 

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This week on the podcast, we are doing a shorty episode as an update to a previous episode (#44) on the Deck and Balcony Law, SB721, for California.  There have been some significant changes in the dates and inspection specifications.

Now before you click away and say that this law doesn’t pertain to you, take a minute to listen and learn what California is doing to protect tenants and condominium owners when it comes to the safety of their decks and balconies.  FYI, Florida has already passed a similar law.

Many states have a law like this on the books and are just working out the details so this might just affect your rental property sooner rather than later.

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👉Episode 44: Deck and Balcony Safety Beyond SB-721

👉Dr. Balcony, SB721 inspectors for southern California.

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2025 is coming in hot! And we are here to talk about why you should NOT be waiting for the new year to focus on your business plans.

This week on the podcast we are talking about planning and strategy.  Not only for the next coming year, but for many years out.

We discuss those aspects but will go beyond the focus of financial evaluations and make you think about your business as a whole and what part you play in it.

What do you like best about owning rentals and what makes you cringe when you have to handle it?  How much do you want to scale and how quickly do you want to add more rental properties to your portfolio? When do you plan to step back from hands on management?

Property improvements, the value of time, as well as planning for financial growth now and in the future, are all discussed in this episode.  

LINKS

👉Episode 18: 7 Ways to Increase Profit for Your Rental Property.

👉 Property Management Questionnaire 60+ questions you should be asking when vetting a property manager.

👉 Dr. Ben Hardy Book: 10x Is Easier Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less 

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Lately, we have been getting landlords asking us if it would be a good idea for them to get their real estate license.   And where we wish we could give a definitive YES or NO, we can only explain the pros and cons to getting and holding a real estate license. 

This episode will give landlords pondering with the thought of getting their real estate license as much information as possible to, hopefully, help you make that decision.

Holding your real estate license is fantastic and has A LOT of benefits, but only if you have a plan on how you will use it.  Is it only for personal use in your rental property business or do you plan to manage other investors’ rentals as well?  The financial investment into holding that license is something to consider as well.

So, give this episode a listen and see if a real estate license will benefit your rental property business or not.

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Effective communication is key for landlords in maintaining a positive relationship with tenants and ensuring smooth rental operations. 

Different situations require different communication methods, and landlords should be mindful of when and how to use each one.

There is a time and place to be casual and absolutely a time when being professional is of utmost importance.

In this episode, we are discussing the different forms of communication you, as landlords, can use and in what situation you should use them.

We also address the tone, the language, and in what instances it’s important to be communicating with your tenants.

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👉 Clean Dryer Lint Trap Sign,  Acrylic (Available in White or Black), 5 x 3.7 Inches, 2-pack, $8.99

👉 Check out the How to Clear Jammed Garbage Disposal Video we recorded for our tenants.  Feel free to use it for your own tenants and units!

👉 Episode 4: The Importance of Rental Property Inspections

👉 Product: Our 6 Page Inspection Checklist, $9.99

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Where we do this in the Spring season, one of the best times of the year to perform these tasks is during Fall, in preparation for the winter months.

This week on the podcast, we are discussing what landlords should focus on to winterize their rental property.

We also dive deep into year-end business preparations in the office, which is something that really should not be overlooked.  Budgets, analysis, planning, and tax prep are just a few of the items we will be discussing.

LINKS

👉Outdoor Water Spigot Covers for Freeze Protection.  2 Qty, $6.89

👉 Fall Maintenance Checklist

👉 Episode 67: Renters Insurance

👉 Property Management Software We Recommend: 

TurboTenant, Innago, EZ Landlord Forms, DoorLoop, Hemlane, RentRedi, Avail

👉 Episode 39: Pt 1, 50+ Must Ask Questions When Hiring a PM

👉 Episode 40: Pt 2, 50+ Must Ask Questions...PM

👉 Property Manager  Questionnaire

👉 Episode 35: How Small Gestures Make a Big Difference

👉 The Fair Housing Institute: Courses/Certifications. Use code: YLR2024 for 15% OFF any course!

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We all pay someone to do work for us at some point or another.  But did you know that how you classify those funds paid (code and book that payment accounting wise), can determine if you think they are a 1099 worker or a W-2 employee?

This week on Your Landlord Resource we are discussing the two rules that the Federal government and potentially your state government use to determine the difference between the two.

It’s a short episode that’s packed with a lot of good info to keep your business out of trouble in case you are ever audited…and we are seeing a lot of people we know go through this right now and its NO FUN!

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👉 Episode 5: The Advantages of Employing Your Children in Your Business

👉 US Department of Labor: Myths About Classifications of Employees as Independent Contractors

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