Welcome to My Life As A Landlord! Where we educate curious US and Canadian landlord, answer rental questions and clear housing confusions. If you're looking for some educational entertainment about rentals, with some honest awkward conversations about landlording, and beyond, this is your show!
Some of the best lessons are hidden in fear, disbelief, and hard choices. And when those lessons are involved with your true calling, well, isn't that what life is all about? My guest today hails from Pittsburgh, where she is following her passion to revive, educate and empower neighborhoods around her and beyond. Tara Zaluski defines what passion feels like, what hard lessons look like, and where tomorrow is leading. She and I discuss what fulfillment in life, as a real estate investor, and how the hardest lesson doesn't involve money. Tara guides us to help choose your hard.
Welcome to the start of our 6-part tenant screening series! In this episode, Dr. Jen Salisbury reveals how your screening process actually begins the moment you write your rental listing. We explore how to craft honest, clear ads that naturally filter out unqualified leads and attract the right fit. You'll learn the power of pre-qualifying through your marketing copy and the importance of a simple pre-application step. Stop wasting time chasing the wrong leads and start setting the stage for a smooth tenancy right from the start!
The world is getting faster and faster all the time. With the innovation of technology, the internet, artificial intelligence and computers in general, it seems every day is faster than yesterday. When it comes to business, especially in real estate, the speed of response matters. How quickly you and get to a yes, or a no, get to a dealbreaker or a definite YES all helps entrepreneurs make their decisions quickly, and actions will follow. My guest today is an expert marketer who offers streamlining through digitizing businesses. As a fellow real estate investor from Ottawa, Alex Thoric helps us understanding Google's 7-11-4 rule, and many more. Streamline your ever-accelerating business through tips and hacks in today's show!
In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Salisbury interviews Tanya Barbero of Hospice Maui about what landlords and property managers should understand when a tenant receives hospice care at home. Tanya explains that hospice is comfort-focused care provided wherever a person lives, including rental housing, and clarifies what property owners can expect regarding visits, equipment, and family presence. Drawing from both her professional experience and personal journey with loss and serious illness, she shares how hospice creates dignity and sacred space at the end of life. The conversation outlines clear boundaries for landlords, emphasizing professionalism, non-discrimination, and the importance of stable housing for aging in place. Listeners walk away with practical guidance and a deeper understanding of how housing professionals can support families during one of life's most meaningful transitions. Hospice Maui
Every day has uncomfortable points in life, and in business, those uncomfortable points can become downright difficult. But having a great team can not only help you defeat the difficulty and overcome the discomfort. My husband and wife guests today are from Edmonton, Alberta, and they are all about providing great value in their housing. Marty and Kairi Pawlina have a thoughtful approach to both short term and long term real estate; in today's show, you'll hear us discuss how to approach, overcome and incorporate the difficult decisions and awkward lessons in housing.
Today's location-specific episode features New Brunswick. We explore the overview of the housing guiding document called New Brunswick Residential 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 New Brunswick Residential Tenancies 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 in New Brunswick, and 4) Where to get help in your local area in New Brunswick. As I answer these questions, you'll see me screenshare all kinds of documents specific to that location, as well as check off items on my bingo card to see what each location has, what they don't, and what is different. 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 Brunswick including: The New Brunswick Residential Tenancies Act NB Housing and property - gnb.ca NB Rights and responsibilities of renters - gnb.ca NB Abandoned tenant belongings - gnb.ca NB Apartment Owners Association New Brunswick Legal Aid Commission Law Society of New Brunswick
Today's location-specific episode features Oregon. We explore the overview of the housing guiding document called Oregon 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 Oregon Residential 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 in Oregon, and 4) Where to get help in your local area in Oregon. As I answer these questions, you'll see me screen share all kinds of documents specific to that location, as well as check off items on my bingo card to see what each location has, what they don't, and what is different. 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 Oregon including: ORS Chapter 90 – Residential Landlord and Tenant oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors090.html Oregon Renters Rights Landlord-Tenant Law Handbook in Oregon Oregon Disposition of Personal Property Abandoned by Tenant Legal Aid Services of Oregon - LASO Housing Legal Resources | Multnomah County ORHA - Oregon Rental Housing Association - Home
Today's location-specific episode features Nova Scotia. We explore the overview of the housing guiding document called Nova Scotia 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 Nova Scotia Residential Tenancy 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 in Nova Scotia, and 4) Where to get help in your local area in Nova Scotia. As I answer these questions, you'll see me screenshare all kinds of documents specific to that location, as well as check off items on my bingo card to see what each location has, what they don't, and what is different. 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 Nova Scotia including: Residential Tenancies Act Residential tenancies: tenants and landlords - Government of Nova Scotia, Canada form-p-standard-form-lease-en.pdf Nova Scotia residential-tenancies-guides-renting-en.pdf Accounting for the sale of tenant's abandoned personal property (Form B) - Government of Nova Scotia Inventory of Tenant's Abandoned Personal Property (Form A) - Government of Nova Scotia Landlords Nova Scotia Facebook Group Nova Scotia Legal Aid | Nova Scotia Legal Aid is Here to Help…
Today's location-specific episode features Georgia. We explore the overview of the housing guiding document called Georgia Residential Landlord-Tenant Law. Each of my location-specific podcasts is set up the same way answering the same four questions: 1) What are the basics of the Georgia Residential Landlord-Tenant Law, 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 Georgia, and 4) Where to get help in your local area in Georgia. As I answer these questions, you'll see me screenshare all kinds of documents specific to that location, as well as check off items on my bingo card to see what each location has, what they don't, and what is different. 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 Georgia including: Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook | Georgia Department of Community Affairs GEORGIA TENANT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Landlord-Tenant Issues and Handbook | Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division Home - Georgia Landlord Coalition Georgia Apartment Association State Bar of Georgia Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation https://avlf.org/ GeorgiaLegalAid.org https://atlantalegalaid.org/ 109-38: Abandoned Personal Property Laws in Georgia - LegalClarity
Today's location-specific episode features Australian State, Tasmania. We explore the overview of the housing guiding document called Residential Tenancy Act 1997. Each of my location-specific podcasts is set up the same way answering the same four questions: 1) What are the basics of the Residential Tenancy Act 1997, 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 Australian State, Tasmania, and 4) Where to get help in your local area in Australian State, Tasmania. As I answer these questions, you'll see me screenshare all kinds of documents specific to that location, as well as check off items on my bingo card to see what each location has, what they don't, and what is different. 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 Australian State, Tasmania including: Residential Tenancy Act 1997 CBOS Rental Guide 2019 Pets and animals in rental properties Abandoned Items Guidance Australian State, Tasmania Legal Aid Help Home | Tasmanian Residential Rental Property Owners Association The Tenants' Union of Tasmania offers free services to tenants Tenants' Union of Tasmania Home - Tasmanian Bar Association
Today's location-specific episode features Indiana. We explore the overview of the housing guiding document called Indiana Landlord-Tenant Relations. Each of my location-specific podcasts is set up the same way answering the same four questions: 1) What are the basics of the Indiana Landlord-Tenant Relations, 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 Indiana, and 4) Where to get help in your local area in Indiana. As I answer these questions, you'll see me screenshare all kinds of documents specific to that location, as well as check off items on my bingo card to see what each location has, what they don't, and what is different. 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 Indiana including: Indiana Landlord-Tenant Relations Renting-in-Indiana-Handbook-for-Tenants-and-Landlords.pdf Renter Rights and Responsibilities IHCDA: Renter's Rights Abandoned Items Guidance Indiana https://www.indianalegalservices.org/ Indiana Legal Help Indiana Apartment Association Indiana Landlord Tenant Association | Facebook Instagram Indiana Tenant Association Indiana Bar Association
Today's location-specific episode features Maryland. We explore the overview of the housing guiding document called Renter's Rights and Stabilization Act of 2024. Each of my location-specific podcasts is set up the same way answering the same four questions: 1) What are the basics of the Renter's Rights and Stabilization Act of 2024, 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 Maryland, and 4) Where to get help in your local area in Maryland. As I answer these questions, you'll see me screenshare all kinds of documents specific to that location, as well as check off items on my bingo card to see what each location has, what they don't, and what is different. 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 Maryland including: Renter's Rights and Stabilization Act of 2024 Maryland Tenants' Bill of Rights District Court Help Centers | Maryland Courts Attorney General of Maryland - Official Website Abandoned Items Guidance Maryland Maryland Legal Aid Maryland Multi-Housing Association Association of Maryland Landlord Facebook Group Renters United Maryland Maryland State Bar Association
Today's location-specific episode features Delaware. We explore the overview of the housing guiding document called Delaware Landlord Tenancy Code. Each of my location-specific podcasts is set up the same way answering the same four questions: 1) What are the basics of the Delaware Landlord Tenancy Code, 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 Delaware, and 4) Where to get help in your local area in Delaware. As I answer these questions, you'll see me screenshare all kinds of documents specific to that location, as well as check off items on my bingo card to see what each location has, what they don't, and what is different. 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 Delaware including: Delaware Landlord-Tenant Code How to file for Delaware Summary Possession Delaware Brochure for Landlord_Tenant_Code.pdf Landlord/Tenant - Help & Support - Delaware Courts - State of Delaware Abandoned Personal Property Forms in the Justice of the Peace Court - Help & Support - Delaware Courts - State of Delaware Delaware Law Help Interactive
Today's location-specific episode features Utah. We explore the overview of the housing guiding document called Utah Residential Tenancy Law. Each of my location-specific podcasts is set up the same way answering the same four questions: 1) What are the basics of the Utah Residential Tenancy Law, 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 Utah, and 4) Where to get help in your local area in Utah. As I answer these questions, you'll see me screenshare all kinds of documents specific to that location, as well as check off items on my bingo card to see what each location has, what they don't, and what is different. 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 Utah including: Utah Code Section 57-22-4 Utah Landlord-Tenant Eviction Information for Landlords - Salt Lake District Court Abandoned Premises Housing | Utah Legal Services RHA Utah | Rental Association of Utah Home Utah State Bar – Serving the public and legal professionals
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 US States of: Delaware, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Oregon, Georgia, Indiana, Utah and Maryland; 2 Canadian Provinces of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, and Australian State of Tasmania 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 Document, 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 each State or Province, and 4) Where to get help in your local area in that State or Province. As I answer these questions, you'll see me screenshare all kinds of documents specific to that location, as well as check off items on my bingo card to see what each location has, what they don't, and what is different. 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!
Today's location-specific episode features Wyoming. We explore the overview of the housing guiding document called Wyoming Residential Rental Property. Each of my location-specific podcasts is set up the same way answering the same four questions: 1) What are the basics of the Wyoming Residential Rental Property, 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 Wyoming, and 4) Where to get help in your local area in Wyoming. As I answer these questions, you'll see me screen share all kinds of documents specific to that location, as well as check off items on my bingo card to see what each location has, what they don't, and what is different. 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 Wyoming including: Landlord-Tenant-Basics Wyoming landlord-tenant-infomation.pdf Renters-Rights-Handout.pdf Landlord-Tenant.pdf Instructions for abandoned property Wyoming Tenant Rights: Know Your Protections Legal Aid of Wyoming Wyoming State Bar
Today's location-specific episode features Wisconsin. We explore the overview of the housing guiding document called Wisconsin Landlord Tenant Law. Each of my location-specific podcasts is set up the same way answering the same four questions: 1) What are the basics of the Wisconsin Landlord Tenant Law, 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 Wisconsin, and 4) Where to get help in your local area in Wisconsin. As I answer these questions, you'll see me screenshare all kinds of documents specific to that location, as well as check off items on my bingo card to see what each location has, what they don't, and what is different. 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 Wisconsin including: Wisconsin Legislature: Chapter 704 Wisconsin-LandlordTenantGuide497.pdf DATCP Home Tenants' Rights and Responsibilities Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Wisconsin Legislature: Unclaimed property Inside Track: Landlord-Tenant Law Update: What Wisconsin Attorneys Need to Know
I really enjoy when people ask me questions that I'm not expecting. Comfort is an illusion, one that people rely on. But when I'm unexpectedly knocked to the uncomfortable realm, that intrigues me. Ian Horowitz and the Real Estate Reserve Podcast asked me a simple question that I answer in today's show: what was the deal that changed my life? Find the answer on the show that aired November 4, 2024.
Temporary housing is a major issue across Maui, especially for residents trying to rebuild after the Lahaina fires. Maui County has expanded how it handles building permits for temporary dwellings, and created a new way to calculate water usage. Starting January 1, 2026, anyone applying for a building permit or new or additional water service must use a new water-use calculation method that estimates daily demand instead of just counting plumbing fixtures, which will change how meter sizes and impact fees are determined. There's a third tool that Maui agricultural landowners can use the agricultural exemption under HRS 46-88 for qualifying non-dwelling farm buildings, with required details, to avoid a full building permit. Today's episode explains the trifecta: temporary building permits, the new water usage form, and agriculture exemptions.
Since the start of My Life As A Landlord, there has been another silent contributor, secretly working in the background. He is a visionary, a doer, and one of the most creative people I have ever known. He literally can build a house from dirt to giving you the keys, including the framing, tile, granite, and concrete sidewalks. He is also a bit of rebel cowboy who does not always want to follow the rules, but that makes for a very interesting podcast episode. Joining me today is Michael Salisbury!
This episode explores which parts of Canada are most favorable to landlords and why. It highlights Alberta and Saskatchewan for their flexible rent rules, clearer eviction processes, and generally business‑friendly rental environments. New Brunswick and Manitoba are presented as more affordable markets with relatively straightforward regulations and workable rent and dispute systems. Ontario is included not for lenient rules, but for its huge, resilient rental market and long‑term appreciation potential despite strong tenant protections. The host emphasizes that each province suits different investor goals and encourages listeners to research local tenancy laws and market fundamentals before buying. This episode is a dedicated show for the Podcast-A-Thon airing between March 14 and 20, 2026.
Most American entrepreneurs are taught that you have to raise money through lots of effort and turmoil, but my guest today has LOTS of resources to help for-profit entrepreneurs like you and me on a countless variety of subjects. From career training to legal help and everything in between, my guest today gives us lots of resources and one BIG community to help share experiences and resources. The most animated guest I've ever had on the show, Matthew Lesko joins me today to talk about how to find all kinds of American business resources and beyond, in your LOCAL area. This episode includes resources like, where you can check your eligibility and the locations in your area including: www.Findhelp.org - put in your local zip code and search for "rent" or "housing" or any number of items www.sba.gov/local-assistance - put in your local zip code and search for locations in your area who help businesses and non-profit organizations every day for FREE www.leskohelp.com is Matthew's community of experienced collaborators, helping everyone find what they are searching for www.needymeds.org is a free and low-cost resource for health care, transportation, mental help and so much more www.careeronestop.org is where you can gain funds for training
This podcast explores the top U.S. states that are most favorable for landlords, focusing on Texas, Georgia, Florida, the Carolinas, Alabama, and mentions of Indiana and Arizona. It highlights key advantages like the absence of rent control, quick eviction processes, low to moderate property taxes, and flexible lease terms that help maintain steady cash flow. Texas leads with its no-rent-control policy and relatively fast evictions, while Florida and Alabama stand out for low taxes and landlord-friendly legal systems. The Carolinas offer balanced frameworks and predictable laws, making them appealing for investors seeking stability. Overall, the episode emphasizes that understanding local variations within these states is essential for maximizing returns and minimizing risk.
Ever consider buying a multi-unit rental in another time zone? Today I talk with a US real estate investor who walks us through a remote purchase, hiring property manager, a nightmare tenant, and many decision points along the way. Flint Jamison joins me today for a deluxe case study on the US side talking about the acquisition, rental, and exit from a remote rental.
This episode defines “landlord unfriendly” markets as those with strict rent control, slow and tenant‑favoring evictions, tight rules on deposits and late fees, and heavy licensing and inspection requirements, all layered on top of high taxes, insurance, and operating costs. It then spotlights five especially difficult U.S. states for landlords—Massachusetts, Washington, Oregon, New York, and California—explaining how each combines aggressive tenant protections, detailed procedural rules, and long timelines that increase risk and reduce flexibility. Hawaii and New Jersey are added as honorable mentions, where high property taxes, strict security‑deposit laws, strong habitability standards, and formal, slow eviction processes demand professional‑level systems and reserves. The host emphasizes that what unites all these markets is a strong policy focus on tenant protection and housing affordability, which can help renters in the short term but also discourage investment and constrain supply, potentially pushing rents higher. The episode closes by stressing that successful landlords in these tough jurisdictions stay highly informed, compliant, and patient, and urges listeners everywhere to keep up with changing tenancy laws or hire local professionals while tuning in to future episodes in the series on the most and least landlord‑friendly locations.
In the United States, there are three types of “animals” that a tenant can have: a pet, a service animal, and an emotional support animal. But each one is defined differently, each one may or may not have additional rent, a damage deposit, or require verification as a tenant applies for one of your units. Additionally, a landlord may have some questions about what “reasonable accommodation” regarding that animal. Where do we start? Krista Reuther returns to My Life As A Landlord, to help us figure out the ABCs of ESAs.
Today's podcast explores the most challenging places in Canada for landlords to own rental properties, calling them “landlord-unfriendly” due to strict tenant protections, rent controls, and complex procedures. She explains that these regions favor tenants through detailed regulations on rent increases, evictions, deposits, and inspections, which can make it hard for landlords to maintain profitability. The top five provinces she highlights—Prince Edward Island, Manitoba, Quebec, British Columbia, and Ontario—each impose unique restrictions that slow evictions, cap rent growth, and limit fee flexibility. Despite these hurdles, Dr. Jen notes that successful landlords in these areas adapt by staying compliant, maintaining properties diligently, and building good tenant relationships. She closes by urging landlords to stay informed about changing tenancy laws or to work with legal and property management experts to manage risks effectively.
Many real estate investors in Canada eye buying real estate in the US..... because they have no idea where to start. And what about taxes in the US? How to avoid paying double taxes, both in the US and in Canada? My guest today has written a how-to book called "Eh to Zen Real Estate" for Canadian real estate investors. On today's show I talk with Toronto-based CPA Michael Matthew about how Canadian investors can make some smart investments in the US.
This episode, My Friend Who… Wants to Buy Her College Son a House and Rent the Rooms to His Friends in Virginia, explores the pros and cons of parents investing in a rental property for their college-aged children. I review not only the financial considerations like mortgages, rental income, and maintenance costs to help listeners evaluate potential cash flow, I discuss the realistic issues that could affect shared housing setups, especially with first-time renters and remote owners. I offer practical advice on family boundaries, lease agreements, and managing relationships between student tenant roommates. The episode closes with expert tips and clear action steps for families considering turning college housing into a smart real estate move.
The typical wealth advisor is likely a checkers player who is likely going to help you play checkers. What is the game of checkers you ask? According to my guest today, checkers is working and saving and the income you earn is based on the work you do. Freddie Rappina explains today how checkers is different from chess, why chess is the game of real estate investors, why taxes are good and compound interest may not be the best idea. Join me as I talk with Freddie and how he is "not your average wealth advisor".
Most American entrepreneurs are taught that you have to raise money through lots of effort and turmoil, but my guest today has LOTS of resources to help for-profit entrepreneurs like you and me on a countless variety of subjects. From career training to legal help and everything in between, my guest today gives us lots of resources and one BIG community to help share experiences and resources. The most animated guest I've ever had on the show, Matthew Lesko joins me today to talk about how to find all kinds of American business resources and beyond, in your LOCAL area. This episode includes resources like, where you can check your eligibility and the locations in your area including: www.Findhelp.org - put in your local zip code and search for "rent" or "housing" or any number of items www.sba.gov/local-assistance - put in your local zip code and search for locations in your area who help businesses and non-profit organizations every day for FREE www.leskohelp.com is Matthew's community of experienced collaborators, helping everyone find what they are searching for www.needymeds.org is a free and low-cost resource for health care, transportation, mental help and so much more www.careeronestop.org is where you can gain funds for training
This follow-up episode continues the landlord's firsthand account of a drawn-out eviction in British Columbia that nearly spiraled into a six‑month nightmare. What begins as a quiet tenancy unravels after unauthorized pets and additional occupants move in, leading to legal notices, hearings, and mounting frustration. The host walks listeners through every step — from warning letters and Residential Tenancy Branch disputes to the looming possibility of a Supreme Court enforcement and bailiff intervention. In a twist, the story reveals how due diligence, proper documentation, and patience ultimately led to a peaceful resolution: the tenant left voluntarily, leaving only minor damage behind. The episode closes on a reflective note about professionalism, persistence, and the reality that in property management, prevention and process are everything.
Today's episode is a bit different. I am interviewing a landlord with one rental from British Columbia, who just had a nightmare tenant. Very quickly things went sideways, resulting in warning letters, some unit damage, and non-payment of rent. Things could have been much worse, but we learn about the mistakes made along the way, the decision to hire a property manager local to the rental, and the use of AI helping in writing the warning letters. Join me in today's first case study on My Life As A Landlord!
If you've ever worried about calling up a lawyer, where your rentals are located, only to not get help and get a big bill - well, you can reduce that chance by doing your homework in advance. Tim Baldwin, Florida Real Estate Attorney, was a guest on My Life As a Landlord in Episode 183. Today, he's back impacting the landlording world by interviewing me on his podcast called “Property Management Law Solutions”. In this show, we discuss common pitfalls new landlords have, when to know if you should even be a landlord at all, and what to look for in hiring a property manager. Join me and Tim on today's practical landlording show, and learn a nugget or two!
AI seems to be everywhere in our world: chat bots on websites, transcription programs on zoom calls, and likely places that we don't even realize. But where is AI in real estate? OR, where COULD AI be in real estate? Software developer and business owner Michael Vandi joins me for a sobering discussion about the use of AI in loan process documents, and where AI could be used in real estate moving forward.
In this episode, we unpack why getting a building permit on Maui feels like running a “56‑ring circus.” From Jordan Molina's insights on the island's complex regulatory web to real‑world examples of shifting policies and people, listeners learn what really drives delays and confusion. The episode breaks down a universal framework for tackling any building permit — from understanding your parcel to managing unexpected hurdles. Tune in to learn how to turn Maui's chaos into a manageable, step‑by‑step process for your next project. Link: Task Force Link Simplifying permitting For enhanced economic development SPEED Task Force by Greggor Ilagan Final Report of Permitted Interaction Groups Winter 2025 Final_Report_of_Set_1_SPEED_Permitted_Interaction_Groups.pdf Maui Presentation from September 11 Maui County Building Permit Process.pdf Link to Maui Automated Permit PS Log In
One of the great privileges of having a podcast about real estate is supporting other podcasts about real estate. In today's show, I am on the podcast called Agents Building Cashflow. We talk about how real estate can be very intimidating, setting up systems, how to keep your team happy and how to be comfortable in discomfort. Check out Episode 172 of Agents Building Cashflow!
How many times have you been invited to something and instantly thought “oh that sounds terrible - I don't want to do that”? Come on. Be honest. Likely more often than you want to admit. When I saw the three break-out groups of the SPEED Task Force, that's exactly what I thought… But then it occurred to me that this service wasn't about me. It was about the people who didn't have a voice or a seat at the table. But I do. That's when I knew I had to volunteer - against my inner voice - to serve on all three groups. These are called PIGs, which is short for Permitted Interaction Groups, all in efforts to help simplify building permits in the State of Hawaii. In today's episode, which is the second installment of a 3-part series, I screenshare what the PIGs are all about, what the Counties had to report about the building permit problems, and my 20 recommendations I put forward to help the awkward conversations. Resource Links: Task Force Link SPEED Task Force Info Task Force Presentation from SHPD/Jessica Puff Preserving and Protecting Hawaii's Historic Identity through Architecture, Archaeology, and History and Culture Task Force Presentation from DOH/Jon N 2025_DOH_Wastewater_Branch.pdf Big Island Presentation Hawaii County Building Permit Process.pdf Kauai Presentation 2025_Kauai_Permit_Process.pdf DPP link for Presentation DBEDT Trends in Honolulu Building Permits 2005-2024.pdf Recommendation/SWOT 2025_STF_Recommendation_and_SWOT_Form.pdf Summary of my SWOTs - PDF attachment (View on Website Post) Hawaii Department of Health “Bedroom Guidance” - PDF Attachment (View on Website Post) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Housing is housing, right? Having a long-term tenant can't be THAT different than having a short-term guest, right? ....wrong. My guest today has both long- and short-term occupants, and we discuss the strategies, the costs, and the thought process behind housing different term length folks. Founder of short-term rental software Renjoy, Jacob Mueller, joins me on today's show, to tackle which option works best for you?
They say that 80% of success is just getting in the room. Well, somehow I got myself into the room. Early 2025 I was confirmed by the Hawaii State Legislature to serve as a board member for the Governor's Small Business Regulatory Review Board - this is a nerdy board that reviews rule changes for Hawaii small businesses. Perfect for me, the biggest nerd in the State. But then, Hawaii Governor Green wanted to improve the building permit status, especially with Hawaii being one of THE WORST places to obtain a building permit in the United States. He produced legislation creating a Task Force to Streamline Permitting for Enhanced Economic Development (or SPEED). One seat on that Task Force is for the nerdy board I'm on, and well, I'm on the Task Force. Today, I'm giving you the 101 version of this board I am on and what this Permitting Task Force is all about. Links: Hawaii Small Business Regulatory Review Board Task Force Legislation created by: Act 133 (SLH 2025) and House Concurrent Resolution No. 157 Task Force Presentation from Chair Ilagan: Task Force Orientation Hawaii SPEED Task Force and committees
If you are doing any kind of improvement work at one of your properties, there is a chance you need a permit. The larger the improvement, the bigger the chance you need a permit. But what kind of permit? And what happens when that permit gets stuck in review? In today's episode I discuss the painful silence, waiting for a building permit to get approved, and no updates for a long time. How do you know where it is stuck? How do you get it unstuck and ultimately, how do you get your permit approved? I share some of my tricks of the trade to getting permits to approval.
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
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