RentPrep For Landlords

In this week's podcast, Andrew Schultz delves into whether landlords should supply and ensure the changing of AC filters. Discover the importance of maintaining HVAC systems to prevent issues like carbon monoxide leaks, and learn about services that can help manage this task.  Additionally, we address the practice of calling previous landlords for tenant references, highlighting more reliable methods for tenant screening. Lastly, get tips on maximizing central air efficiency during the summer, from simple measures like blackout curtains to more involved solutions like improved insulation.  Join us for practical advice to help landlords keep their properties in top shape and make informed decisions during tenant screening.

In this week's podcast, Andrew Schultz goes over the top ten tenant screening tips to ensure tenants are suitable for your rental property. Whether it is establishing clear criteria for what you're looking for in a tenant, such as credit score, income, and rental history, or gathering necessary information, including income and employment verification, tenant screening is crucial. Listen to the latest podcast to learn more.

In this week's podcast, Andrew Schultz discusses the latest news on one of NYC's most notorious landlords to date. How much deep water is this person in? Sometimes, there are smells that you just can't explain – including the ones in drains. Find out how to get rid of some of those nasty rental property odors. And, last, but not least, if you own an older rental home and are curious about how to replace sewer line drains, we'll give you some insight in this week's episode.

In this week's podcast, Andrew Schultz discusses some of the top property manager pet peeves when it comes to rental properties. Should everyone in a household be listed on a lease if the rent is only coming from one person? Find out now. And, last, but not least, annual inspections. What happens when you and a tenant agree on a fix to the property, but they have yet to take action? Listen to this week's podcast.

In this week's podcast, Andrew Schultz discusses the latest on the new bill introduced in California to prohibit landlords from banning pets in rentals. Will it pass? Find out what we have to say. We've got a new update on the Buffalo, NY landlords involved in the lead poisoning fiasco affecting renters within their portfolio. And, last, but not least, if a tenant wants to change out a faucet, can they? And if so, who pays for the change out? Listen to the podcast today.

In this week's podcast, Andrew Schultz discusses working with restoration companies for your rental property. What are his tips for a successful working relationship? Ooph, so you have multiple qualified applicants, but don't want to deny the wrong one. Find out what to do when faced with this scenario. And, last, but not least, what gets rid of tough mold? And, how can the landlord prevent mold in the first place? Find out now in today's podcast.

In this week's podcast, Andrew Schultz discusses rental property damage whether it's done by a natural disaster like a storm or possibly your tenants. Yikes! You posted an ad for your rental and now you have twenty qualified tenants that match your criteria perfectly. How do you handle the situation? And, last, but not least, what gets rid of tough mold? And, how can the landlord prevent mold in the first place? Find out now in today's podcast.

In this week's podcast, Andrew Schultz discusses pipe bursts in rentals and whether or not the tenant or landlord is responsible for the costs. Find out how to properly collect application fees if you are an out of area landlord trying to collect payments from possible tenants. And, last, but not least, find out if landlords can charge for water and sewer even if there are no separate meters.

In this week's podcast, Andrew Schultz discusses the latest fake landlord scam to hit the market. Make sure to warn your tenants! How do you go about a lease that's technically for a guest, but it's not necessarily subletting? Find out now. And, last, but not least, what happens when a landlord gets along with their tenants, but the tenants don't get along. We've got just the answer! Listen in now.

In this week's podcast, Andrew Schultz discusses tenants that like to break the no smoking clause that is clearly laid out in your lease agreement. Find out how to do a final walkthrough with a tenant and how to use a move-out checklist while doing so. And, last, but not least, discover how much of a premium you can add to a rental if it's fully furnished with high-quality furniture.

In this week's podcast, Andrew Schultz how to build up your tenant's credit by properly reporting rent payments to various outlets. We will also explore the difference between battery operated and hard-wired smoke detectors, the properly protocol for the different types of rental properties and more. And, last, but not least, what ever happened to that Buffalo landlord that was allowing tenants to live in lead poisoned rentals? Find out in our latest podcast.

In this week's podcast, Andrew Schultz discusses how to self-manage your rental property like a professional. We will also explore what to do when you find out your tenant has been smoking in a non-smoking rental. And, last, but not least, how can landlords incentivize contractors to do amazing work? Find out all this and more in our latest podcast.

In this week's episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about whether or not smart homes are worth the investment or not for landlords. When it comes to work and rental references, what should a landlord ask? Find out the top questions to ask when chatting with references to see if your potential tenant is a go. Yikes! Your keychain's a mess and you need help sorting out your rental keys from your personal. Find out the best way to organize your portfolio keys.

In this week's episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about fair housing testing and its role in uncovering evidence of racial discrimination in rental housing. Ready to digitize your rent payment system? We'll give you tips on how to set up rent payments for tenants digitally. Last, but not least, what's the purpose of a property manager and when should you consider hiring one for your rental property? Find out in our latest podcast.

In this week's episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about work from home tenants. Does it make more sense to be stricter on wear and tear rules since the majority of the time your tenants are home? Are you afraid you're too lenient on your tenants that pay rent late? Find out how to set up a process that works the best for both sides. It's time to learn the difference between a notice to vacate and an eviction letter. And, yes they are two different things! Learn more by listening to this week's podcast.

In this week's episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about whether or not there should be limits on a tenancy. How long would you keep a tenant? We get it, musty smells in basements are not ideal. So, what should you do with those unfinished crawl spaces in your property that gather up moisture? Find out. Last, but not least, garbage disposals. Find out if these once ever-so-popular appliances are still trending in the industry.

We are back with another episode of the RentPrep for Landlords Podcast with your host, Andrew Schultz. In this podcast, we'll explore tenant insurance and what exactly a tenant needs to include in their policy in order to protect themselves and the property. We'll also go over your typical wear and tear damages and what that means for your rental property including what is considered "normal." Last, but not least, are appliances warranties a good idea? Find out all this and more in our latest podcast.

In this week's episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about the necessary steps to ensure that pet odor has been eliminated from a rental property. Sometimes, you'll come to a rental property that offers oil heat. For those used to gas or electric, this can be, well, scary. Find out what to expect with oil heat. Last, but not least, what are some early warning signs that a tenant may not be rental ready? Hear some funny stories from landlords.

We're diving deep into the world on property management on this podcast! Community Manager and RentPrep For Landlords podcast host, Andrew Schultz, explores the topic of property management and what exactly that entails. From start a management business to hiring one, check out these top tips from a property manager himself. Find out if your tenant should be getting renters insurance and what that means. It's time to get to know the pros and cons of this type of insurance. Does a lease start on move in day? Find out the answer in today's podcast!

RentPrep Community Manager, Andrew Schultz, chats with Co-Founder & CMO, David Bitton, of DoorLoop about how landlords can market themselves to find new tenants. We'll even touch on the possibility of creating a website for your investment properties to find better tenants and gain more visibility. Plus, find out how Bitton started in the industry and became a visionary behind a well-known rental property management software.

In this week's episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about what to do when you unexpectedly find a pet that your tenant snuck into the rental when your lease specifically says no pets. Should tenants pay the utility bills or should a landlord? It depends. Find out what to do when your tenant forgets to pay the rental utility bills. Last, but not least, we'll tell you how collection agencies work with landlords to get any unpaid rent and more! Listen to the latest podcast today.

In this week's episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about replacing rental appliances. How many times should you repair an appliance before kicking it to the curb? Sometimes, tenants want to treat your rental as if it's their own home by doing things like mowing the yard. As a landlord, should you allow it and, on top of that, allow the tenant to use your mower? Last, but not least, your tenant is moving out, but you're unsure if the utilities were shut off for the rental. Is there a form that you receive as a landlord before utilities are shut off? Find out in this latest episode.

In this week's episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, discusses how best to deal with a rude tenant. If you're finding it impossible to have a civil conversation with your renter, you'll want to listen in. If you have a tenant with a million and one excuses for why their rent is always late, you may be left to question, can late fees be included with rent? Find out in this episode. Have your spotless tenants turned a bit messy? Here's what to do if your tenants stop keeping up with your rental property.

In this week's episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about a tenant that starts a rental property on fire. What is the responsibility of the tenant vs. the landlord? Relationships can be hard. Find out what to do when there is a fight in your rental property between two partners and one refuses to let the other partner in. Last, but not least, have you heard about Twitter's eviction lately? That's right, the tech giant got kicked out of an office building due to unpaid rent. Find out how much they owed and so much more by listening in.

In this week's episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about a ton of topics this week that landlords around the world are experiencing including: What happens if a tenant finds mold in the rental unit? Yes, this is an extremely serious issue that needs to be resolved in a timely manner. Landlords, find out how to go about fixing the issue. From tenants breaking up to switching up the lease to damaging property, we cover it all in this week's episode. Listen in now.

In this week's episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about how to check your tenant's military status. Yikes! Your tenant failed to tell you that the HVAC unit has been leaking. Find out how ot handle this particular situation. Last, but not least, we'll chat about a recently released website for landlords to become more aware of the risks associated with squatters. Listen in to the latest podcast.

In this week's episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, sits down with FCRA-Certified Screener, Chelsea Kline, of RentPrep to review what it takes to verify a renter's income. We'll also go over our income verification product here at RentPrep. Tis the season for landscape maintenance. In this episode, we'll also go over who maintains a rental property lawn. Last, but not least, we'll chat about renting out to students and how to go about tenant screening for low-income renters and more! Listen to the podcast below.  

In this week's episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about the latest rental property scam where fake rental hosts give a tour to a prospective tenant and then rob them soon after. Should you have sympathy for a tenant? It's possible. Find out when you should give your tenants a break. Last, but not least, we'll go over the top LVP flooring to put into your rental properties.

In this week's episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats with Katie Brosch of RentPrep about tenant credit reports. In this specific episode, Katie teaches us how to read a tenant's credit report from beginning to end. If you're a landlord who has ever felt lost when reading a credit report, this podcast is for you. To learn more about tenant credit reports, including how to read them, listen below!  

In this episode, Podcast Host & Community Manager at RentPrep, Andrew Schultz, chats about a landlord that was fined over $10,000 for having too many tenants occupying a rental property. How do you handle an unresponsive tenant? We'll go over the process for managing a tenant that just won't respond to your messages and you now have to initiate the eviction process. Last, but not least, how do you go about verifying the income of someone that was a former military member? Find out this and more in our latest episode.

In this episode, Podcast Host & Community Manager at RentPrep, Andrew Schultz, interviews Devin Redmond of Roofstock. Redmond currently serves as the Director of Content Strategy. Find out more about 1031 exchanges, what to pay for cash for keys, how to return security deposits, 1099-MISCs and so much more.  Listen in to the latest episode below!

In this week's episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats with RentPrep Founder, Stephen M. White. In this exclusive interview, we celebrate the 400th edition of the RentPrep for Landlords podcast with none other than RentPrep's driving force, Stephen M. White. White discusses how he got started in the industry, what it took to get RentPrep to where it is today and what the future looks like for the tenant screening company. Don't miss this special edition of the podcast today!  

In this week's episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats with Real Estate Investor, Vitaly Volpov about his journey into property investing and the growth of his portfolio of over 110+ units! In addition to being an active real estate investor, Vitaliy is a licensed attorney and part owner of a real estate brokerage specializing in investment properties  For over 10 years, Vitaliy has successfully scaled his business from a single duplex to over $10 million-worth of income-producing real estate. Find out how Vitaliy got started and his secrets for success in this latest podcast.

This week's episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, goes over when to start considering charging double the amount for a deposit. Now that we're in 2023, it's becoming more and more popular to start digitizing leases. Find out the best places to create, manage and monitor your digital leases. Last, but not least, are you considering renting to a short-term rental business? Here's everything you need to know.

This week's episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, goes over when you should start advertising your rental property. What happens when a tenant refuses to get rid of a rental appliance? We'll review how to handle appliances correctly if they are under rent control. Last, but not least, we've got the latest on the rental market including housing trends for last month. Tune in, you might be surprised.

In this week's episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, goes over basic landlord responsibilities including property maintenance. The NY rent assistance program could come to an end here soon. We'll go over everything you need to know about the upcoming changes. Are the fair market values for rent on Zillow reliable? Find out our thoughts in this latest episode.

In this week's episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about tenants that signed a lease agreement, but then inform the landlord they won't be moving in because they've found another property. What do you do? Emergency funds are a thing to have when owning a rental property. Find out just how much to put off to the side. Last, but not least, what happens when your state introduces new HUD Laws? Determine whether or not you need to switch up your rental property descriptions from here on out.

In this week's episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about reimbursing tenants. In this specific case, we'll talk about a renter with a running toilet that now wants to be reimbursed for the water bill. How do you keep stray cats away from your property? Find out how to harmlessly keep something like a cat away from your rental property. Last, but not least, you have a handy tenant who wants to help you replace a window. Should you let them? Find out in our latest podcast.

In this week's episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about what to look for when investing in your first multi-family rental property. What happens when your tenant gets offered a new job out of state? Find out what to request from your tenant in order to continue their lease. Last, but not least, a tenant approaches you and tells you that their employer will be paying their rent. Find out what kind of information to request from the employer.

In this week's episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about the rise of mortgage rates and the impact it will have on the rental industry including just how much you're paying per sq. ft on a house now vs. years prior. We'll also chat about a Buffalo, NY landlord that abandoned multiple properties, many of which had dozens of lead paint violations totaling around 5.1 million dollars. Find out what the city's solution is for the hazardous situation and more!

In this week's episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about the importance of doing due diligence as a landlord, including calling other landlords. Well, you've found the best tenant ever and you're so excited for them to sign the lease. But, yikes! It's been ten days and you haven't heard a peep. Find out what to do! Last, but not least, one of your elderly tenants called to request a safety bar in your rental. How should you handle the request?

In this week's episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about how to change a lease agreement when the tenants are getting a divorce. What happens when you need to find the address of an existing tenant? Find out how to figure out where an old tenant lives. Last, but not least, at one point, you tried to be nice by breaking your tenant's rental payments up while they tried to reevaluate their finances. Now, the tenant has stopped paying. What do you do?

In this week's episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about the best time to collect security deposits. Learn what you should do when your rental appliances stop working and your tenant complains. Last, but not least, do you pay a tenant that wants to do work on your rental property? For example, pressure wash a deck. Find out in our latest podcast.

In this week's episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about a tenant that found BB Gun shots in the window from the rental's neighbors. Evictions are up and likely to increase! Here is what to expect within the next two months in the court system. Last, but not least, how long does it take to get roaches out of an apartment and how do you as a landlord handle a pest infestation situation? Find out in our latest podcast.

In this week's episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about how to best handle lease agreements when you own multiple rental properties. Should you scatter the lease renewal dates out? So, you've purchased a duplex and have new side-by-side tenants. How do you keep them happy? Maybe it's a get-together to introduce each other or a quick introduction during move-in day. Learn more during this podcast. Last, but not least, it's about that time to do your seasonal maintenance wrap-ups! Find out the best way to coat a cement porch before Winter hits.

In this week's episode, Podcast Host & Property Manager, Andrew Schultz, chats about renters insurance and how it can help not only benefit a landlord, but also a tenant during their rental stay. What do you do when a tenant leaves an inoperative vehicle at your property? For example, one where the tires are all flat and you have to call a tow company to move it. Who flips the towing bill, tenant or landlord? Last, but not least, learn more about the liabilities that come with accepting rent payments upfront from a tenant.

In this week's episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about how your neighbor's lifestyle could affect whether or not your rental property remains occupied. What do you do when you have a current tenant that asks if their friend can occupy the rental unit with them for a few months? Find out in our latest podcast. Last, but not least, learn about a landlord that failed to keep up with their property inspections and what they found upon arrival of picking inspections back up again.

In this week's episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about requesting tenant ledgers from property owners selling their rentals. Not sure where to dispose of old appliances? Have no fear, we'll give you our best tips on how to get rid of older units from your rentals. Last, but not least, should you change the locks between tenants? The answer may surprise you. Listen to the latest podcast to find out.

In this week's episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about how to prevent landlord burnout while expanding your real estate portfolio. Wondering what to do when you find out your tenants have pets without your permission? Look no further, we'll talk about how to best handle the situation. Last, but not least, learn about a landlord who found out that their tenant was using a balcony as a source of relief for their pets. Listen in to the latest podcast below.

In this week's episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about one story in Denton County, Texas where Section 8 Landlords are going to start getting fined $300. When the water is slower than usual in your rental property or any property for that matter, where's the first place you should investigate? Last, but not least, at what point should you pass over your property's bookkeeping to a professional? Find out in our latest podcast.

In this week's episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about who cleans up after pets once tenants move out. What happens when you have a tenant who is attempting to sell your rental while living in it? Yep, apparently, it's a thing. Last, but not least, what is an at-will tenant and how does that differ from a tenant that is on a month-to-month lease term? Find out in our latest podcast.