My Life As A Landlord | Rentals, Real Estate Investing, Property Management, Tenants, Canada & US.

If you close your eyes and think of what gets your anxiety up, instantly, I bet that doesn't feel very good.  But what happens if what triggers you and your family is a bad neighbor and your landlord will do nothing about it.  Even worse, what if the trigger is a constantly barking dog on your neighbor's property….and what happens if this is going on both sides of where you're trying to live?  My guest today is a long-time tenant and has a case study to share with us on what happened when his related-to-him landlords worked to protect his quiet enjoyment, all with code enforcement not acting.  Mike Daniels gives us the goods.  

The notion of having even one rental to self-manage can turn folks off completely.  But what if you have a portfolio of rentals you self-manage without your physical presence?  Then what?  In today's show, Digital Nomad Ryan Mellon and I discuss his travel hacks and his systems to manage his rental portfolio 13 time zones away for half the year, and all without a property manager.  We talk about not "paying" for flights, the magic of lock boxes and standardizing your rental unit renovations.  Learn with me from the ULTIMATE Remote Landlord!

Today's location-specific episode features Queensland Australia, which is my first non-North American location.  We explore the overview of the housing guiding document called The Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008.  Tenancies in Queensland have different rules based on different types of rentals including “general” tenancies for apartments or houses, then another tenancy type for moveable homes (like in a RV known as a caravan), and then a different type for roommate/shared accommodations.Each of my location-specific podcasts is set up the same way answering the same four questions:  1) What are the basics of the The Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 20082) What are the nuances of this location – what is different that stands out?3) Some guidance about abandoned items left behind by a tenant in a rental in Queensland Australia4) Where to get help in your local area in Queensland Australia.  Then I'll go through what I call my “Bingo Card” of standard items I see most often in tenancy laws in different locations.  This episode is NOT all inclusive – you must research further in your specific area including your County, Regional District, Parish, City or any other Governing Body that involves your rental location, but today's episode will get you started!This episode includes resources for Queensland Australia including:Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008Queensland tenancy laws | Residential Tenancies AuthorityForm-18a-General-tenancy-agreement.pdfOverview of the 1 May 2025 Tenancy Law Changes – What you need to know – Tenants QueenslandTenant Rights in Queensland: A Comprehensive Guide - aussierentlaws.comQSTARS | Renting in QueenslandAbandoned property and goods | Residential Tenancies AuthorityREIQ | Trash or treasure? - Best practice for dealing with abandoned goods

Today's location-specific episode features Pacific Islands, a US Territory that includes American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).  Each of my location-specific podcasts is set up the same way answering the same four questions:  1) What are the basics of the in this location2) What are the nuances of this location – what is different that stands out?3) Some guidance about abandoned items left behind by a tenant in a rental inPacific Islands, a US Territory4) Where to get help in your local area in Pacific Islands, a US Territory.  Then I'll go through what I call my “Bingo Card” of standard items I see most often in tenancy laws in different locations.  This episode is NOT all inclusive – you must research further in your specific area including your County, Regional District, Parish, City or any other Governing Body that involves your rental location, but today's episode will get you started!This episode includes resources for Pacific Islands, a US Territory including:CNMI Landlord and Tenant Rental Act of 2017Marianas Office - Micronesian Legal Services CorporationU.S. Affiliated Pacific Basin Jurisdictions: Legal, Geographic and Demographic InformationU.S. Territories: Guam and Other Pacific Islands Profile - SIECUSHome - American Samoa Bar AssociationSecretary of American SamoaAmerican Samoa Legal Aid: Justice for All

Today's location-specific episode features New Jersey.  We explore the overview of the housing guiding document called Truth-In-Renting Act New Jersey.  Each of my location-specific podcasts is set up the same way answering the same four questions:  1) What are the basics of the Truth-In-Renting Act New Jersey2) What are the nuances of this location – what is different that stands out?3) Some guidance about abandoned items left behind by a tenant in a rental in New Jersey4) Where to get help in your local area in New Jersey.  Then I'll go through what I call my “Bingo Card” of standard items I see most often in tenancy laws in different locations.  This episode is NOT all inclusive – you must research further in your specific area including your County, Regional District, Parish, City or any other Governing Body that involves your rental location, but today's episode will get you started!This episode includes resources for New Jersey including:Truth In Renting NJLandlord/Tenant | NJ CourtsNew Jersey Department of Community Affairs |Tenants' Rights in New Jersey: A Legal Manual for Tenants in New JerseyThe New Jersey Abandoned Property Statute -Get Help as a Renter or TenantLegal Services in New Jersey 

Today's location-specific episode features Yukon Territory.  We explore the overview of the housing guiding document called Yukon Residential Landlord and Tenancies Act.  Each of my location-specific podcasts is set up the same way answering the same four questions:  1) What are the basics of the Yukon Residential Landlord and Tenancies Act2) What are the nuances of this location – what is different that stands out?3) Some guidance about abandoned items left behind by a tenant in a rental in Yukon Territory4) Where to get help in your local area in Yukon Territory.  Then I'll go through what I call my “Bingo Card” of standard items I see most often in tenancy laws in different locations.  This episode is NOT all inclusive – you must research further in your specific area including your County, Regional District, Parish, City or any other Governing Body that involves your rental location, but today's episode will get you started!This episode includes resources for Yukon Territory including:Residential Tenancies ActThe new Residential Landlord and Tenancies Act | Yukon.caLandlords and tenants' responsibilities | Yukon.caYukon_Residential_LandlordTenant_Act_HANDBOOK.pdfResources - Law Society of YukonYukon Legal Services Society -Yukon Public Legal Education Association (YPLEA) | Yukon Law Line

Today's location-specific episode features Colorado.  We explore the overview of the housing guiding document called Colorado Landlord Tenant Laws.  Each of my location-specific podcasts is set up the same way answering the same four questions:  1) What are the basics of the Colorado Landlord Tenant Laws2) What are the nuances of this location – what is different that stands out?3) Some guidance about abandoned items left behind by a tenant in a rental inColorado4) Where to get help in your local area in Colorado.  Then I'll go through what I call my “Bingo Card” of standard items I see most often in tenancy laws in different locations.  This episode is NOT all inclusive – you must research further in your specific area including your County, Regional District, Parish, City or any other Governing Body that involves your rental location, but today's episode will get you started!This episode includes resources for Colorado including:C.R.S. Title 38, Tenants and LandlordsAttachment 10-Landord and Tenant Rights.pdfColorado Law Summary: Renters' RightsLeases and Renting Basics | Division of Real EstateC.R.S. 38-20-116 – Abandoned propertyA Comprehensive Guide to Storing Abandoned Tenant Property in Colorado RentalsLegal and Rent Assistance Resources for Tenants | Division of Housing The Colorado Bar > HomeLegal Help for Low-Income Coloradans | Colorado Legal Services

Today's location-specific episode features Illinois.  We explore the overview of the housing guiding document called Illinois Tenancy Act.  Each of my location-specific podcasts is set up the same way answering the same four questions:  1) What are the basics of the Illinois Tenancy Act2) What are the nuances of this location – what is different that stands out?3) Some guidance about abandoned items left behind by a tenant in a rental inIllinois4) Where to get help in your local area in Illinois.  Then I'll go through what I call my “Bingo Card” of standard items I see most often in tenancy laws in different locations.  This episode is NOT all inclusive – you must research further in your specific area including your County, Regional District, Parish, City or any other Governing Body that involves your rental location, but today's episode will get you started!This episode includes resources for Illinois including:Landlord and Tenant Rights LawsYour Guide to Landlord-Tenant Law | Illinois State Bar AssociationApproved Statewide Standardized FormsCity of Chicago :: Residential Landlord and Tenant OrdinanceIllinois Landlord-Tenant Law Handbook 2025 - Attorney USIllinois Landlord Tenant Law Changes 2025House & Apartment resourcesUnderstanding Abandonment in Illinois Rental Properties | KSN Law FirmCan't Afford a Lawyer? | Illinois State Bar Association

Today's location-specific episode features Kentucky.  We explore the overview of both of the housing guiding documents, one called Kentucky Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (URLTA) and the other is a Barren River Area District Rental Guidance.  Each of my location-specific podcasts is set up the same way answering the same four questions:  1) What are the basics of the Kentucky Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (URLTA)2) What are the nuances of this location – what is different that stands out?3) Some guidance about abandoned items left behind by a tenant in a rental in Kentucky4) Where to get help in your local area in Kentucky.  Then I'll go through what I call my “Bingo Card” of standard items I see most often in tenancy laws in different locations.  This episode is NOT all inclusive – you must research further in your specific area including your County, Regional District, Parish, City or any other Governing Body that involves your rental location, but today's episode will get you started!This episode includes resources for Kentucky including:Kentucky Revised Statutes - Chapter 383Rental Housing - Kentucky Attorney GeneralBarren River Area Renter's HandbookKentucky Revised Statutes - Chapter 393AKentucky Legal Aid - Free Legal AssistanceCivil Legal Aid Programs - Kentucky Court of JusticeLegal Aid Programs in KentuckyKentucky Landlord Law – Stephen L. Marshall, PLLC

Today's location-specific episode features South Carolina.  We explore the overview of the housing guiding document called South Carolina Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.  Each of my location-specific podcasts is set up the same way answering the same four questions:  1) What are the basics of the South Carolina Residential Landlord and Tenant Act2) What are the nuances of this location – what is different that stands out?3) Some guidance about abandoned items left behind by a tenant in a rental inSouth Carolina 4) Where to get help in your local area in South Carolina.  Then I'll go through what I call my “Bingo Card” of standard items I see most often in tenancy laws in different locations.  This episode is NOT all inclusive – you must research further in your specific area including your County, Regional District, Parish, City or any other Governing Body that involves your rental location, but today's episode will get you started!This episode includes resources for South Carolina including:South Carolina Residential Landlord and Tenant ActCode of Laws - Title 27 - Chapter 35- - PROPERTY AND CONVEYANCESLandlord & Tenant Law in South Carolina - SC Appleseedsc-landlord-tenant-law-2012.pptCode of Laws - Title 27 - Chapter 18- - PROPERTY AND CONVEYANCES - Abandoned PropertySouth Carolina Legal Services10 Things to Know Before you RentGet Legal Help - South Carolina Bar

Today's location-specific episode features Washington DC.  We explore the overview of the housing guiding document called Code of the District of Columbia Tenant Bill of Rights.  Each of my location-specific podcasts is set up the same way answering the same four questions:  1) What are the basics of the Code of the District of Columbia Tenant Bill of Rights2) What are the nuances of this location – what is different that stands out?3) Some guidance about abandoned items left behind by a tenant in a rental inWashington DC4) Where to get help in your local area in Washington DC.  Then I'll go through what I call my “Bingo Card” of standard items I see most often in tenancy laws in different locations.  This episode is NOT all inclusive – you must research further in your specific area including your County, Regional District, Parish, City or any other Governing Body that involves your rental location, but today's episode will get you started!This episode includes resources for Washington DC including:Chapter 32. Landlord and Tenant. | D.C. Law LibraryChapter 35. Rental Housing Generally. | D.C. Law LibraryTenant Bill of Rights | otaTenant Rights and ResponsibilitiesResources for Tenants | Attorney General Brian SchwalbUniversity of the District of Columbia School of Law Housing and Consumer Law Clinic Housing Lawdcra-housing-code-checklist.pdf

Today's location-specific episode features Canadian Province Prince Edward Island.  We explore the overview of the housing guiding document called Prince Edward Island Residential Tenancy Act.  Each of my location-specific podcasts is set up the same way answering the same four questions:  1) What are the basics of the Prince Edward Island Residential Tenancy Act2) What are the nuances of this location – what is different that stands out?3) Some guidance about abandoned items left behind by a tenant in a rental in Canadian Province Prince Edward Island4) Where to get help in your local area in Canadian Province Prince Edward Island.  Then I'll go through what I call my “Bingo Card” of standard items I see most often in tenancy laws in different locations.  This episode is NOT all inclusive – you must research further in your specific area including your County, Regional District, Parish, City or any other Governing Body that involves your rental location, but today's episode will get you started!This episode includes resources for Canadian Province Prince Edward Island including:Residential Tenancy ActHome - Residential Rental PropertyStatutes and Regulations | Government of Prince Edward IslandResidential Tenancy Act proclaimed | Government of Prince Edward IslandResidential Tenancy RegulationsAfter a year under P.E.I.'s Residential Tenancy Act, both tenants and landlords want changes | CBC News

Today's location-specific episode features Minnesota.  We explore the overview of the housing guiding document called Minnesota Landlord-Tenant Laws.  Each of my location-specific podcasts is set up the same way answering the same four questions:  1) What are the basics of the Minnesota Landlord-Tenant Laws 2) What are the nuances of this location – what is different that stands out? 3) Some guidance about abandoned items left behind by a tenant in a rental in Minnesota4) Where to get help in your local area in Minnesota.  Then I'll go through what I call my “Bingo Card” of standard items I see most often in tenancy laws in different locations.  This episode is NOT all inclusive – you must research further in your specific area including your County, Regional District, Parish, City or any other Governing Body that involves your rental location, but today's episode will get you started!This episode includes resources for Minnesota including:Table of Contents - Landlords & Tenants Landlords and Tenants Housing | LawHelp Minnesota Tenants' Rights in Minnesota | LawHelp MinnesotaReferences and Resources - Landlords & Tenants 

We just bumped up our podcast library overnight!  Today's episode is a summary, about the 11 location-specific episodes we added into the My Life As A Landlord Library, which are LIVE NOW.  The summary today features Minnesota, Prince Edward Island, Washington DC, South Carolina, Kentucky, Illinois, Colorado, Yukon Territory, New Jersey, Queensland, Australia the Pacific Islands, a US Territory, which includes American Samoa, Guam and Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).For each of these locations, there is an entire podcast dedicated to each State or Province.  In each one we explore the overview of the housing guiding document for each location, answering the same four questions:  1) What are the basics of the State or Province or Territories' Tenancy or Housing Document2) What are the nuances of this location – what is different that stands out?3) Some guidance about abandoned items left behind by a tenant in a rental in each State or Province4) Where to get help in your local area in that State or Province.  Today's episode is NOT all inclusive for any of these locations, mind you – you must research further in your specific area including your County, Regional District, Parish, City or any other Governing Body that involves your rental location, but today's summary episode will get you started!

The 2024 US Election was a WILD RIDE!  With voters using their pocket book to decide a second Trump White House, what about the rest of the economy?  In today's episode I welcome back Financial Advisor David Pickler to talk about tariffs, inflation, interest rates, social security, and how all of this will impact not only the US but in Canada.  David does a deep dive on the US election and the economy's reaction to the incoming new government, while delivering a simple message:  not changing is not an option. 

As a landlord, especially someone who is learning and fumbling through it, the mistakes and stress-levels can be high.  My guests today are certified experts in their field, and their insight into Connection Codes is taking off across the globe.  Today you'll learn about the Connection Code Wheel and how it all works when you are talking with your partner, your colleagues, your neighbors and beyond!  Join James & Tanja Hanson as we unlock the simplicity and freedom with Connection Codes.  https://www.connectionscodes.co Get-the-CEW - how to download the Core Emotion WheelCoaches - landing page for finding a certified coachAt Work Foundations - here is the link to purchase the e-course / Foundations Masterclass. We can offer a 20% off coupon code using: JHANSON20

Today's Episode I am a guest on the Real Estate Reserve Podcast! Happy Listening!

Earlier this year I found myself waking up every morning saying “I know I should work out”.  Better yet, my FAMILY would say something like “you now, I'd like to see you move, or walk, or work out”....which was so fun to hear.  I asked myself WHY I didn't want to work out, or even worse, I wasn't sure how to get started, especially since I didn't like working out.  I started asking how I could trick my mind into working out, by surrounding the event with stuff that I LIKED.  Things like great music, fun clothes, and a great reward once the workout was completed.  Somehow, someway, the negative stigma of what I once dreaded is gone, and I am four months and counting of consistently working out 3 times a week for 20-30 minutes.  Today, I explain exactly how I did it, and how I now look forward to working out.

Have you ever lived at a place where the neighbors knew every story about everyone who had lived in the whole community?  Have you lived in a place so long that YOU knew the history of the folks in that area?  My guest today and I discuss community memory, mindfully landlording, and how fear is a dashboard light that you may (or may not) want to heed.  Best-selling author, former kick-boxer and established podcaster Terrie Schauer joins me on today's show all about your investing practice.

Some people grow up playing astronauts and ballerinas, while others design play houses.  My guest today was the latter.  Her strategy about building purpose-built rentals, but on a small scale, is a very unique take on providing housing and creating communities.  Natalie Cloutier is a mom, an author, a designer, a builder and a champion.  In today's episode, she and I discuss the ins and outs of her build-to-rent strategy, her landlording philosophy and the book she's written about all of the above. 

Did you know that there are over 4 Million registered podcasts worldwide?  And half of those are in English?  Did you know that a good percentage of podcasts don't make more than 3 shows?  And only 720,000 podcasts have produced over 10 episodes?  With approximately 150,000 shows producing consistently weekly content, today's episode does a reflective dive on the first 100 shows at My Life As a Landlord.  We talk nerdie stuff, the top 11 most listened too shows in the library, and what topics and strategies are coming up in 2025 and beyond!  

If you study some of the sports greats, like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, Steph Curry, they all say the same thing:  do the basics very VERY well.  Do them in your sleep.  But how?  Where do you start?  Recently I saw a YouTube that reviewed an experts' library, his actual booklist, and he went through each book.  Wow.  The basics.  So that's what we're doing today.  From Napoleon Hill's “Think & Grow Rich” to Jeffrey Taylor's “The Landlord's Kit”, and the 12 or so books in between, sitting on my desk at my Maui office.  

Real Estate investing seems easy on social media, but it can be very intimidating. In today's episode, Brian Davis and I discuss getting into real estate investing and how to combat some of the common pitfalls. Check out Dr. Jen on Living Off Rents Podcast Episode 224!

Today we amp up the anxiety by talking about helping people public speak AND talking about awkward conversations with tenants.  Today is part 5 of a very dynamic discussion-based way to talk about rentals:  Table Topics Style.  What is that you ask?  It is a game in an organization called Toastmasters, designed to make you think on your feet and gain confidence in very short responses.  Dan Dyble and Karen Hall join me in today's rental roundtable discussing the social and cultural aspect of providing rentals, with an international twist.

As a landlord, sometimes you don't know what you don't know.  And what you don't know could get you into legal trouble.....  On today's show, a long-time real estate attorney helps us navigate screening for the right contractor and using tools you may not realize you have, all to avoid litigation.  Corinne Rockoff joins me to discuss all things dirt-related.

The experts say “show me your 5 best friends and I'll tell you who YOU are”.  Who do I hang out with?  Folks who make me level up.  Today's episode is no different.  These folks have LOTS more real estate experience than Mike and I, they are real estate mentors, and have even launched their own podcast; what are they up to now?  They have jumped into data centers.  Paul and Letitia Montelongo join me today to discuss their past, present and where they are headed, and explain why they have jumped into a different wrinkle of real estate.

Do you grit your teeth when you get a trouble call from a tenant?  Or a text about something your rental needs?  My guest today is all about shifting your perspective as a landlord, and choosing to love reality.  Matt O'Neill from Podcast and Book "Good Mood Revolution" discusses how to shift from awkward conversations to compassionate conversations, and how to take the frustration as a landlord and turn it into an opportunity.  

So many new landlords make mistakes that they don't even realize they are making.  They don't have a lease, they don't know fair housing laws or maybe they discriminate in their ads.  YIKES.  This can end up in a lawsuit that may find the landlord in the wrong.  Joining me today is Florida attorney Tim Baldwin, who focuses on landlord and tenant cases.  He and I discuss the importance of having a comprehensive written lease, how to approach cameras at a rental property, and much MUCH more!  

Renting to roommates can be an interesting situation for landlords, especially if the roommates are not financially involved.  Today's show is the final episode all about tenant transitions, and we talk about the nuances about individual roommates renting your long-term units.  As adding roommates to the lease is something that landlords often encounter, I discuss my best practices about accepting only full payments for rent, deposits, and only returning full deposits.  

Sometimes life throws you someone in your path you didn't know that you needed, but you absolutely did.  My guest today was exactly the person I needed to talk to about landlording - specifically, landlord “friendly” locations.  She is based in Calgary, AB, Canada, and has her own criteria for landlord friendly provinces.  Join me as we discuss the differences and similarities of the Canadian provinces and territories, and where you should and may you shouldn't jump in as a real estate investor.  Here's the article that started it all:  Landlord Friendly Provinces

When a tenant gives notice - AFTER you stop panicking - what do you do next?  Did they actually give you PROPER notice to depart?  How do you know?  In today's show, we talk about the who, what, when, where, why, how and how much all regarding a tenant's notice to depart.  In the second episode on a three-part series all about tenant transitions, this show highlights some of our secrets in the tenant's departure date, early-termination fees, and making sure you are following your local area's rules regarding a tenant's notice and returning all or some of the security deposit.  

As a landlord, step one is finding a great tenant, and step two is keeping them happy.  But how do you do this correctly, for the long-term, without going broke?  I've asked for some legal insight today from a California tenancy expert - who focuses on non-eviction cases - to help us figure out how to avoid unknowingly doing something illegal, screening tenants, reduce insurance liabilities and avoiding lawsuits in general.  Join me to learn from Edwin Schwartz from Messner Reeves LLP some behind-the-scenes of what gets landlords sued and how to avoid it.  

Today's show starts a three-part series all about tenant transitions.  In today's episode, I discuss one of the biggest secrets to marketing your unit is finding the dealbreakers as FAST as possible.  You don't want to waste anyone's time in marketing your units so get information out and back as quickly as possible.  Maybe having only a shower is a deal breaker for a tenant.  Maybe a tenant who smokes is a deal breaker for you.  Today's episode is all about how to get the marketing information for your rental unit out and then create the action item for that potential tenant.  

I'm human and like you, sometimes it's easier to ignore problems, stick your head in the sand and just hope problems miraculously go away.  Well, I did it.  I ignored it, and I just had enough.  For the first time in six years, I've had to give eviction papers to one of my longest tenants.  They've ignored my letters, my requests, and my attempts to be reasonable.  So today I will talk about what happened, what my eviction paperwork said EXACTLY, and what my final breaking point was that I was forced to give papers.  

There are times in your business life where you have to trust your gut.  Tenant screening is NOT one of them.  On today's show, I have a landlording expert who speaks fluent Tenant Management:  from Turbo Tenant, Krista Reuther joins me as we discuss the HARD TOPIC of tenant screening.  From first-time-renters to international applicants to convicted felons, and everywhere else in between, today's show is all about Tenant Screening.

My guest today believes that onboarding your tenant sets the tone for the entire tenancy.  From move in to move out, your systems drive your landlord business.  Business efficiency expert Sydney Young is back with us, talking about how to set up even more systems as a remote landlord.  Everything from onboarding a new tenant from afar to setting up your properties on a schedule, Syd always brings new ideas to the conversation.  The best part?  Syd always brings something FREE.  This episode is no exception.  Join me as we learn about remote landlord and property systems together!   

"Real Estate" seems to be a buzz word in itself, meaning all things that generate rental income.  In today's show, my guest dissects the actual layers of real estate, why they are different, and then how YOU can align your business to your real estate goals.  Axel Meierhoefer joins me from Spain, explaining how his "pivot point" allows for reserve amounts 'just in case'; he breaks down the IDEAL method of real estate.  Join me with the dynamic Axel from Ideal Investor Show podcast.

Taxes, taxes and more taxes!  Depending on where you are depends on what you pay taxes on, and how much, and all that….and then five minutes later it changes.  In Canada, when you sell a property, you pay capital gains taxes, period.  But, in the US, there is a tax strategy that allows you to pay capital gains,....but later.  But did you know that if you are a Canadian who owns property in the US, you can use this tool in the US as well.  This is known as a 1031 exchange, but did you know there is such a thing as a REVERSE 1031 exchange?  Here to untangle this tangled and technical tax talk is 1031 expert Sara Remley from IPX1031.  

Most of the time in your Landlord life, time won't matter all that much.  Repairs come and go, and most of the time, there is little urgency as a landlord, ....except in a few places.  In today's episode, I discuss when to move as landlord in an emergency, how to decipher what to act on from the over-reporting tenant, when to move FAST when you receive an application from a GREAT tenant, and knowing your local tenancy code/act to ensure you know your timing for things like document service and notice of entry.  

Many landlords jump into real estate without actually educating themselves about what they are renting:  something constructed, with materials, and sometimes those materials can age and fail.  Today's show features a 35+ year foundation repair expert known as “the Dirt Whisperer” who is focused on educating folks like you and me on how to know what needs to be fixed (and what doesn't).  Bob Brown is on today's show, helping to dispel the biggest fallacies in real estate foundation repair, that and MUCH more.  

As real estate investors, it's our job to get to the closing table with a plan that cash flows at every point.  But what OTHER tools can we use to get to that point?  My guest today returns to the show as a younger Canadian entrepreneur, but one of the most savvy.  His innovative approach to getting a property under contract, and then figuring out cash flow is AMAZING.  Join us as we discuss the TOOL for success doing deals in 2024!

I recently had a great guest on my show on Episode 158, Eugene Gershman, who talked about how he co-develops with landowners and creates a great product for communities around the US.  He learned of our Maui development that was 28 years in the making, and asked me to join him on his show, to talk about “How to Survive Your First Development”.  Join me today, talking with Eugene about surviving development.  If you want some basic advice on real estate improvements, today's episode is it!  

Most real estate investors are taught the same business model:  buy an undervalued, distressed property, fix it up, put a tenant in it, refinance it OR sell it.  But what if there was a different way?  My guest today talks about when the rest of us stabilize the property with a tenant and want to sell, HE's the buyer!  Former NASA consultant and hyper-analytical intellect Dr. Scott Stanfield joins me today about a different turnkey real estate model that puts the "normal" real estate investing plan on it's head.  

I love talking with other people who like to talk – those are my peeps.  Fellow Toastmasters from the “Money Matters” Club, Dan Dyble and Karen Hall join me in today's rental roundtable, Table Topics style.  Today's episode is part 4 of a 5 part discussion, Table Topics style.  Our topic today:  landlord rental power and dynamics.  

Did you know that most rental decisions are made by the lady of the house?  Adding keywords to your rental ads may rent your unit faster and to the ideal tenant.  Long-time US real estate investor Tony Lopes joins me today to talk about overcoming pain points of real estate investing, and how the "sexy image of real estate investing" isn't real.

Do you ever get anxiety as a landlord?  Where your heart is in your throat and your breathing is heavy?  Maybe you have an unexpected encounter that caught you off guard, and has given you some heart ache.  Me?  I most recently had this happen when I had to prepare rent increase notices for my BC tenants; I got SUPER anxious.  So what do I do to overcome anxiety as a landlord?  Today's episode I offer a few ideas to help calm your nerves and change your mindset.  Join me as we calm the chaos.

How do you go from a 9-to-5 J-O-B to a 8-figure real estate portfolio?  The TEAM!  Ian Horowitz joins me today to talk about "passive" real estate investments, scaling up strategies, and building a team around you that it is part of the incredible journey in real estate.  Check out his podcast:  Real Estate Reserve Podcast.

Today's location-specific episode features Arizona.  We explore the overview of the housing guiding document called Arizona Residential Landlord Tenant Act (ARLTA).  Each of my location-specific podcasts is set up the same way answering the same four questions:  1) What are the basics of the Arizona Residential Landlord Tenant Act (ARLTA), 2) What are the nuances of this location – what is different that stands out?, 3) Some guidance about abandoned items left behind by a tenant in a rental inArizona, and 4) Where to get help in your local area in Arizona.  Then I'll go through what I call my “Bingo Card” of standard items I see most often in tenancy laws in different locations.  This episode is NOT all inclusive – you must research further in your specific area including your County, Regional District, Parish, City or any other Governing Body that involves your rental location, but today's episode will get you started!This episode includes resources for Arizona including:FOR LANDLORDS - Arizona Residential Landlord-Tenant Law - LibGuides at University of Arizona Law LibraryLandlord_Tenant_Act_May-2023_1.pdfArizona Residential Landlord Tenant Act (ARLTA) Legal Info SheetLandlord/Tenant Disputes & Eviction Actions33-1370 - Abandonment; notice; remedies; personal property; definitionFree and Reduced Cost Legal Aid Agencies/Resources in ArizonaArizona Foundation for Legal Services and EducationAmerican Bar Association for Arizona

Today's location-specific episode features Arkansas.  We explore the overview of the housing guiding document called Arkansas Landlord Tenant Laws.  Each of my location-specific podcasts is set up the same way answering the same four questions:  1) What are the basics of the Arkansas Landlord Tenant Laws, 2) What are the nuances of this location – what is different that stands out?, 3) Some guidance about abandoned items left behind by a tenant in a rental inArkansas, and 4) Where to get help in your local area in Arkansas.  Then I'll go through what I call my “Bingo Card” of standard items I see most often in tenancy laws in different locations.  This episode is NOT all inclusive – you must research further in your specific area including your County, Regional District, Parish, City or any other Governing Body that involves your rental location, but today's episode will get you started!This episode includes resources for Arkansas including:Arkansas Landlord/Tenant HandbookLandlord And Tenant Rights - Arkansas Attorney GeneralLandlord/Tenant Law - Landlord/Tenant - Arkansas Law Help at Legal Aid of ArkansasACAAA – Helping People. Changing Lives.

Today's location-specific episode features Iowa.  We explore the overview of the housing guiding document called Iowa Landlord and Tenant Act.  Each of my location-specific podcasts is set up the same way answering the same four questions:  1) What are the basics of the Iowa Landlord and Tenant Act, 2) What are the nuances of this location – what is different that stands out?, 3) Some guidance about abandoned items left behind by a tenant in a rental inIowa, and 4) Where to get help in your local area in Iowa.  Then I'll go through what I call my “Bingo Card” of standard items I see most often in tenancy laws in different locations.  This episode is NOT all inclusive – you must research further in your specific area including your County, Regional District, Parish, City or any other Governing Body that involves your rental location, but today's episode will get you started!This episode includes resources for Iowa including:562A.pdfIowa Legislative Guide to Landlord-Tenant LawLandlord tenant lawTenant rights, duties, and remedies :: Iowa People's Law LibraryLandlord and Tenant Law Questions and Answers - Iowa Legal AidIowa Find-A-Lawyer

Today's location-specific episode features North Dakota.  We explore the overview of the housing guiding document called North Dakota Landlord Tenant Laws.  Each of my location-specific podcasts is set up the same way answering the same four questions:  1) What are the basics of the North Dakota Landlord Tenant Laws, 2) What are the nuances of this location – what is different that stands out?, 3) Some guidance about abandoned items left behind by a tenant in a rental inNorth Dakota, and 4) Where to get help in your local area in North Dakota.  Then I'll go through what I call my “Bingo Card” of standard items I see most often in tenancy laws in different locations.  This episode is NOT all inclusive – you must research further in your specific area including your County, Regional District, Parish, City or any other Governing Body that involves your rental location, but today's episode will get you started!This episode includes resources for North Dakota including:North Dakota Century Code t47c16North Dakota Attorney General | Tenant RightsLandlord-Tenant Law in North Dakota Fact Sheet 7.2021.pdfMicrosoft Word - Landlord Tenant Handbook.docx Legal Services of North DakotaEviction-for-Tenants-Informational-Guide.pdfMicrosoft Word - Your Rental Home TURN THIS ONE IN.docxYour Rental Home Toolkit