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The statistics on how many seniors, aged 65+, are renters is staggering.  And those numbers are only getting larger as time goes on.

You might think that senior aged tenants are not really your market, but as time goes on, we bet you’ll be seeing a much higher number of this demographic as applicants.

This episode is all you need to know about what protections they have, what amenities they are looking for, and all the odds and ends landlords need to know about having this age group as tenants.

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👉 EP61: Fair Housing and Emotional Support Animals (ESA’s)

👉 Free Harvard University PDF: Housing America’s Older Adults

👉 Course on Seniors & Fair Housing: The Fair Housing Institute

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Hoarding goes beyond common house clutter.  It is a mental disorder that millions of people cope with and when it comes to hoarder tenants it is important to know they have legal rights we have to abide by.

In this episode, we are defining hoarding and discussing the health and safety issues that can arise from it. We have personal examples from our property management experiences as well as events noted from emergency services where hoarding has seriously hindered their ability to do their job.

As hoarders are legally protected, we go into to detail about the Fair Housing law and the steps landlords should take if you discover a hoarding tenant in one of your rentals.

Hoarder tenants and their legal rights are a very important subject to know about.  Give this episode a listen to learn how you can protect yourself and your rental property business.

LINKS

👉 EP29: Part 1, Rental Property Fire Safety Essentials

👉 Purchase our Periodic Inspection Checklist

👉 Hoarders 911: 5 Stages of Hoarding

👉 Sign up for a FREE Turbo Tenant account, get access to their Fair Housing Course for $29

👉 Take Fair Housing Courses at the Fair Housing Institute  

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Occasionally, we like to do a landlord Q&A episode because we get a lot of questions from our listeners and followers that are important for all of us rental property owners to know about.

This week on the podcast we are answering several follow up questions that came up about renters’ insurance.  Specifically, can landlords pay for a policy on behalf of the tenant, can landlords REQUIRE tenants hold renter’s insurance, and how do we handle if the tenant takes out a renter’s insurance policy and then cancels it a few months after moving in?

Another question was about what’s better in a rental, gas or electric appliances.  And before you go off on how electric is best, listen to what we have to say about tenants’ opinions on gas operated ones.

We were also asked about what mistakes we have made and how we corrected them.  That was fun to rehash some pretty major errors in judgement!  But we do have really solid solutions on how to overcome and avoid some of those mistakes made.

With the warm weather, landlords are getting asked permission to have a kiddie pool at their rentals.  We have some really important points to consider before just saying yes or no to this request.

Lastly, we were asked about the importance of understanding Fair Housing laws as a self-managing landlord.  So, we addressed this quickly and confidently, offering very easy solutions on how to handle it.

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👉 EP67: Renters Insurance: Why Landlords Should Require It

👉 EP29: Part 1, Rental Property Fire Safety Essentials

👉 EP30: Part 2, Rental Property Fire Safety Essentials

👉 Purchase our Periodic Inspection Checklist

👉 Take Courses at the Fair Housing Institute  

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We’ve all seen the videos on social media.  A landlord or developer shows up to their vacant investment property to find someone has moved in and is claiming they have the right to be there.

Last week we discussed what squatting and adverse possession are and how it can affect your rental property.

This week we are talking about what to do if a squatter moves into your rental and how to protect yourself from it even happening in the first place.

Worried this might happen to you?  Give this episode a listen to see how you can reduce that risk!

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👉 Episode 69: Part One: What Exactly is Squatting and Should You Be Worried About It?

👉 NOLO: State by State Rules on Adverse Possession

👉 FREE 10-Page Guide: How to Place Your Ideal Tenant

👉 Episode 49: Analyzing Credit Reports for Tenant Selection

👉 Grab our FREE Landlord Verification Form: The template we use to ask the previous landlords of our applicants all we want to know.

👉 Ring Alarm System: Indoor Security Monitoring 

👉 Ring Security Camera: Stickup Camera with Indoor/Outdoor Two-way Talk, Color, Night Vision

👉 Episode 20: Part One: The Nuts and Bolts of Residential Property Insurance

👉 Episode 38: Avoid Evictions with Tenant Buyouts

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This is a hot topic in many areas right now!

From property lot lines to someone actually gaining entry to your property and living there, many real estate investors have to be very careful about what you buy, how you manage the land and the structure, and protecting your vacant property.

In this episode we are talking about the law behind squatting, also known as adverse possession.  We will discuss the history behind it, where it has gone wrong, and what some states are now rushing to do and correct the problem.

This is a two-part podcast episode.  This week is all about what it is and how it can affect your rental property.  Next week we will discuss what to do if a squatter moves into your rental and how to protect yourself from it even happening in the first place.

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👉 Episode 68: An Interview with Self Managing Landlord, Dan Borrero

👉 NOLO: State by State Rules on Adverse Possession

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If you have not heard of Dan Borrero, owner of USA Land Ventures, this is your chance to learn from one of the best in the business.

Since 1989 this investor started his journey as a self-managing landlord and, at one time, had over 300 units he and his team managed!  As retirement is creeping up, he has made some changes and is beginning the process of reducing his portfolio to manage, which is now down to just around a hundred doors or so.

We are talking entrepreneurship, building a team, risk management, and so much more!  Dan is a wealth of knowledge not only for rental properties and investing, but also with his outlook on life.  He really knows how to put things in perspective, and we sincerely enjoyed the hour we were able to spend with him during this interview.

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👉 Episode 20: The Nuts and Bolts of Residential Rental Property Insurance

👉 Episode 21: Rental Property Insurance Part 2, Interview with Ryan Bravo

👉 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

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

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

👉 Connect with Dan:

Email: [email protected] 

Website: https://USALandVentures.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usa_land_ventures/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@USALandVentures/ 

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First and foremost, let us clarify that this is not YOUR landlord property insurance.  Renters insurance is taken out by the tenant to cover their personal possessions.

A few years ago, we only "suggested"  that our tenants take out a policy, but we now REQUIRE it from all tenants because it covers way more than just the tenant’s personal property.

In this episode we are discussing what renters’ insurance is, why you should make it mandatory for all tenants to have a policy, and how their policy (at no cost to you), also covers you.

LINKS

👉 Episode 20: The Nuts and Bolts of Residential Rental Property Insurance

👉 Episode 21: Rental Property Insurance Part 2, Interview with Ryan Bravo

👉 Your Landlord Resource has teamed up with ​Toggle​, a division of Farmers Insurance that offers competitive pricing of renters insurance for tenants. 

Policies start as low as $5 a month! 

Download this PDF to present to your tenants with your renters insurance request! ​​​Toggle Renters Insurance Flier.pdf

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When it comes to business, ANY business, the name of the game is to be constantly evaluating where you are and where you could be.

Besides the fact that our expenses have increased significantly across the board for all of our properties, we are in a growth mode and are looking to earn as much as we can to continue to scale our portfolio.

This is not us being greedy or money hungry landlords.  We do not impose unfair fees on our tenants or charge for amenities that should be included with the rent.  This is a business strategy where we analyze and evaluate what we can do to increase revenue in our prime location properties.

In this episode we discuss why we decided to swap a long-term leased unit in our 6-plex for a midterm option.  We give all the details of why we switched, what that change entailed, and what we have learned in the process.

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👉 Episode 63: What You Need to Know About Owning Rental Property in an HOA

👉 Turbo Tenant

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You can’t beat free and the only time you pay is if you want to purchase a lease or have expedited rent deposits. Most everything else costs zip, zero, zilch.

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Lighting fireworks and throwing summer BBQs are an American tradition!  We all want our tenants to enjoy themselves while living in our rentals, but we also want them to be safe.

This is why we have put together several 4th of July and summer safety tips for you to share with your tenants.

From fireworks and grilling to pool time and parties, we are giving you all the information to create a gentle email recapping dos and don’ts before the fun kicks off.   Not to mention how to remain safe while celebrating all summer long.

BONUS!  We have created a FREE PDF download of 4th of July safety tips to share with your tenants!

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👉 OOPS! We thought we had already completed the podcast for Why Landlords Should Require Renters Insurance, but apparently, we had not.  Check out our blog Why Landlords Should Require Renters Insurance for Tenants instead.

👉 Pool Rules Sign 

👉 Water Spigot Lock (Can Style)

👉 Faucet Lock (Brass)

👉 FREE PDF BONUS: 4th of July/Summer Safety Tips 

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No matter what the situation is, be it a nice vacation, medical leave, or having to care for someone else, we have all been there.

But when you are a DIY landlord, how do you take an extended period of time off and leave your rentals?

This episode is several tips on ways to take that time away without worry.

From learning about the importance of timing the leave to the different means of replacing yourself, we are covering the methods that have served us and many landlords we know very well when taking time away from our rental property portfolio.

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👉 Hemlane Landlord Software

Hemlane is a software that is built to grow with your needs as a landlord. 

For a minimal amount, there's a really good basic package but what we love is the option to upgrade and add 24/7 maintenance management on.  

It gets better!  If you reach a place where you are ready to hand off management to a property manager, Hemlane has that too under their “Complete” option.

👉 QR Code Generator

Don't know how to create a QR code? Go to the free site, ​QR Code Generator​, and input the link to the pdf or online site for any webpage. Download a JPG  of the QR code and input into a Word Doc to share with your tenant.

👉 Choice Home Warranty

Never Pay for Covered Home Repairs Again. 

Choice Home Warranty is the most comprehensive, flexible, and value-priced on the market. 

Get local pre-screened technicians, if we can't fix it, we'll place it, and receive 24/7 home warranty service. 

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