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In this episode of "Your Landlord Resource," we do a deep dive into risk management for rental property owners. We cover a broad spectrum of topics like:

• The importance of knowing your numbers, with a focus on financial metrics like cash flow, cap rate, and more. 
• Property-related risks and the importance of insurance.  Policies can help safeguard your investments and protect you from unexpected liabilities. 
• The value of regular property inspections and preventative maintenance to minimize potential issues.
• Tenant-related risks, like tenant screening, lease agreements, and tenant retention strategies. 
• Good communication with your tenants: setting clear boundaries, and using incentives to encourage lease renewals.
• The importance of setting up your rental property business with the right legal structure, such as an LLC.

Join us in this episode to master the art of reducing and mitigating risks, ensuring a safer and more profitable landlording experience.

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👉 Our FREE 10-Page Guide on Placing Your Ideal Tenant

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👉 Podcast Episodes:

Episode 4: The Importance of Rental Property Inspections

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

Episode 20: Part 1: The Nuts and Bolts of Residential Rental Property Insurance

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

Episode 28: The Cash Reserves Blueprint: Protecting & Expanding Your Portfo

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In this episode of "Your Landlord Resource," we dive into the world of pet-friendly rental properties and Emotional Support Animals (ESAs). Our guest, Logan Miller of Our Pet Policy, is a real estate investor and an expert in pet management for rental property owners.

We explore the process of handling ESA requests, verification, and the laws surrounding ESAs. Logan sheds light on the concerning issue of fake ESA certificates available online and the potential legal consequences for doctors who misuse the system.

We also discuss the pros and cons of allowing pets in rental properties, including the importance of limiting pet breeds and sizes. Logan offers valuable insights for landlords looking to create pet policies that are both accommodating and responsible. 

Join us as we equip self-managing landlords and property owners with the knowledge and confidence they need to navigate the world of pets in rental properties. If you're seeking to make informed decisions about ESAs, pet policies, and more, this episode is a must-listen.

P.S. Logan has graciously offered our listeners 3 months free service with Our Pet Policy when you sign up and register your tenants’ pets.  Listen to the episode to see how to take advantage of this opportunity.

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👉 Episode 22, The Pro’s and Con’s of Renting to Pet Owners

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In this episode of Your Landlord Resource Podcast, we discuss the importance of showing kindness to tenants, especially during the holiday season. 

We explore the reasons behind giving gifts to tenants, address common concerns and misconceptions, and offer practical tips for thoughtful gift-giving.  We are talking easy peasy, can cost less than $10 (and in some cases $5), gifts that let them know you are thinking of them during the holidays.

Of course, you know we have to include some good tips on important items to communicate with your tenants.  Not saying you will be their hero, but a simple reminder email of certain issues they may experience over the next couple of months will be appreciated. 

Give this episode a listen.  Whether you are a gift giver or not, we think you will enjoy what we have to say.

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👉3M Claw Picture Hangers

We recommend these to all our tenants and have started to include them with our welcome basket. The tiny holes are much easier to repair on our textured walls, making the vacancy turnover much more tolerable.

👉 Gift Guide

Notecards: Both are available in bulk.  Which means you can buy one and separate them into equal groups of 4, 6, or 8 sets of cards and secure them with ribbon or twine to make a very simple, inexpensive, yet thoughtful gift.

Nature Prints, Unisex. Sold in pack of 48 for $8.99

Floral Artwork, Feminine. Sold in pack of 20 for $8.99

Water Bottle: 20oz insulated water bottle in a variety of colors, starting price, $12.99

Contigo Insulated Coffee Mug with Handle: $11.19

Insulated Hot or Cold Bottle: Available in a variety of colors, starting price $9.99

10 oz. Wide Mouth Mason Jars $18.99 (9 Pack) to fill with a treat like candy (Hershey Kisses) or granola (we buy the Kirkland bra

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This is the final episode where we discuss leases and addendums, part 3 of a 3-part series.  If you have not yet listened to episodes 32 or 33, go give those a listen before you dive into this episode where we are talking all about the addendums that can accompany the base lease used for your rental properties.

We started this series with the base lease (ours is 21 pages), where we discussed each section, paragraph by paragraph, that should be included in every landlord’s lease, and we explained why. 

The first two episodes covered the main components of the lease that MUST be in every lease and items that are more to cover yourself with regards to your criteria or conditions and standards you set for your rental properties.  Things like prohibitions, repairs to the property, and appliances.

This episode we go over many of the addendums that are commonly used in both single-family homes and multifamily rentals.  From landscaping to storage and garages, as well as mold, lead, and asbestos notifications.  Plus, many more!

We are sharing personal stories to help our listeners understand their importance, as not every area pertains to all rental properties.

We do not expect DIY landlords to write their own leases!  You can purchase REALLY GOOD leases online at EZ Landlord Forms.  Check out the link and discount code in our links below!

Already have a lease?  If you feel anything you learn in these 3 episodes pertains to your rental property, take your lease to your legal team and have them add it in. 

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This week we are in part 2 of a 3-part series on leases and addendums and pick up where we left off in episode 32.  If you have not yet listened to that one, give it a listen before you dive into this episode.

We are doing a mini masterclass on leases and addendums for rental property owners, and these are episodes you will NOT want to miss!

Starting with the base lease (ours is 21 pages), we discuss each section that should be included in every landlord’s lease, and we explain why. 

Where last weeks episode covered the main components of the lease that MUST be in every lease, this week we are discussing items that are more to cover yourself with regards to your criteria or conditions and standards you set for your rental properties.  Things like prohibitions, repairs to the property, and appliances.

Even if you use a preformatted lease or one from your property manager, you need to know THIS ONE PART of your rental property business. What's in your lease contract is what covers you and your assets.

We are sharing stories and examples of certain sections to help our listeners understand their importance, as not every area pertains to all rental properties.

By going over our very comprehensive lease, section by section, paragraph by paragraph and discussing each and every clause and why it is important, you'll soon be mastering leases and addendums too. 

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👉 Bed bugs: 

EPA website with many resources on bedbugs: https://www.epa.gov/bedbugs 

Great resource on all things bedbugs: https://www.pestworld.org/all-things-bed-bugs/ 

Video/Free Course on bedbugs: https://stopbedbugs.org/ 

👉 Mold: California booklet required to be given to all tenants with lease

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DEODC/EHLB/IAQ/CDPH%20Document%20Library/CDPH_Mold_Booklet_2021-May12.pdf 

👉 Listen to our podcast, Episode 11: Inheriting Tenants with Your New Rental Property? Here’s What You Need to Know.

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Whoa, is this a doozy of an episode! Or should I say our next 3 episodes!

We are doing a mini masterclass on leases and addendums for rental property owners, and this is an episode you will NOT want to miss!

Even if you use a preformed lease or one from your property manager, you need to know THIS ONE PART of your rental property business. What's in your lease contract is what covers you and your assets.

Starting with the base lease (ours is 21 pages), we discuss each section that should be included in every landlord’s lease, and we explain why. 

We are sharing stories and examples of certain sections to help our listeners understand their importance, as not every area pertains to all rental properties.

By going over our very comprehensive lease, section by section, paragraph by paragraph and discussing each and every clause and why it is important, you'll soon be mastering leases and addendums too. 

We do not expect DIY landlords to write their own leases!  You can purchase REALLY GOOD leases online at EZ Landlord Forms.  Check out the link and discount code in our links below!

Already have a lease?  If you feel anything you learn in our next 3 episodes pertains to your rental property, take your lease to your legal team and have them add it in. 

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✔️ 400 Forms to make your landlord-tenant relationship top notch! 

✔️ 200 FREE forms for those not ready to purchase.

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You might think this episode does not pertain to you but take a minute to hear us out.

Halloween is a very festive time of year and is LOVED by people of all age groups, not just families with small children.  I mean, there’s a reason Disney starts their Halloween festivities the day after Labor Day and continues it through October 31st!

These people love to decorate their homes, mostly the front yard.  When those homes are rental properties, do they still have the right to decorate? Of course, but sometimes with limits.

What are the risks associated with Halloween? Lots! Think about the décor, parties, trick or treaters, and even the pets who live in your rentals.  

In this episode we are talking all about Halloween festivity risks and covering what items landlords should be communicating with tenants. Plus, we include tips on what they can do to limit these risks as rental property owners.

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Policies can start as low as $5 a month! 

Copy and share our link with your tenants to get them started: ​http://go.gettoggle.com/SH1E​ 

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

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If you have not done so, go back and listen to Episode 29 which is part 1 of this two-part series about fire safety in your rental properties.

It’s got a TON of important information about fire safety prevention with regards to clutter & hoarding, using small appliances like space heaters, air fryers, and crock pots, and items to pay attention to depending on if you have a single-family home or multifamily rental.

This episode we focused on

▪️ Inspections and the fire safety issues to be on the lookout for

▪️ Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, what we recommend, how many you need, and where they should be located.

▪️ Fire safety points to include in your lease and which addendums to use.

▪️ Fire escapes and escape plans for rental properties.

▪️ The fire codes you need to know and 

▪️ And finally, how to help tenants who have pets on your property.

We really try to be very comprehensive when we bring you information to help you become confident and professional landlords.  This and last week’s episodes are no exception!

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👉 Fire Escape Ladder we use in our rental.  Put one in each bedroom on every level of the unit.

👉 Emergency Gas Shut Off Wrench: Attach to your gas meter so tenants can turn off gas in an emergency like fire or gas leak.

👉 Interconnecting Smoke Detectors: Great for multilevel homes or ones where the bedrooms are far removed from the living area.  Once one is activated, it triggers the others to alarm, bringing attention to tenants much quicker than if they had to wait for the alarm to sound right near them.  Limits damage to your unit too!

👉 Our Periodic Inspection Checklist. $5 gets you a 6-page checklist that covers up to a 4 bedroom, 4 bath rental property.  Includes space to note if all is well or if an item needs attention. It’s very comprehensive and covers all areas of the home inside and out.  Download once and use it over and over!

👉 Escape plan information: Red Cross “How to create an escape plan” for a

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It’s that time of year again when the weather cools and people start to heat up their homes.  It’s also the time of year when the number of residential fires increases.

Next week is National Fire Prevention Week and we have A LOT to say about rental properties and how to work with your tenant to prevent a fire in your unit.

So much to say that we did a podcast all about it and ended up having to split it into 2 parts!

This week, on part 1 we discuss,

▪️ How the age of your rental property can have an increased risk of fire danger and what to look for to lessen the chance of a fire in it.

▪️ Space heaters, candles, and flammable materials in rental units and how to deal with those.

▪️ Single family home rentals vs Multifamily properties and the fire risks associated with them.

▪️ The most common fires that occur in rental properties and how to guide your tenants on how to avoid them.

▪️ Hoarding and the fire risks associated with it for both the tenant and the fire fighters.

▪️ Whether those new fire blankets being marketed all over are a good replacement for small kitchen sized fire extinguishers inside your units.

▪️ And finally, we are talking about how many fire extinguishers you need to provide for your rental property.  

That’s just what we cover this week so you can see why we had to split it into 2 episodes!

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👉 YouTube Video On How to Use a Fire Extinguisher by Consumer Reports.

👉 FREE PDF from Kidde on Placement and use of a Fire Extinguisher.

👉 National Fire Protection Agency, Code Finder for fire codes by State.

👉 Kitchen fire extinguisher we use in our rentals.

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So, this might surprise you, but cash reserves are not a one size fits all concept.  There are a lot of factors that contribute to how much you should set aside, like where you are in your real estate investment journey.

Of course, there is the subject of mindset to consider as well so we go over that along with different methods to determine how much cash to reserve.

This episode gives rental property owners a blueprint on the methodology behind determining how much cash reserves is enough.

We take a deep dive into what cash reserves are, do you need them, and if you do, how to determine how much will make you feel comfortable should you get into an unfortunate situation and need to draw on them.

When do you not necessarily need cash reserves?  We go over those scenarios as well.

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