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TenantCloud: Property Management Podcast

88 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings

Welcome to the TenantCloud Podcast where we break down the latest in Property Management, Real Estate, Investment, and DIY Landlord news, laws, and other information relevant to the rental income industry!

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Stay with Me: How to Keep Your Tenants from Leaving, S02, E03

February 04, 2020 18:34 - 16 minutes - 30.5 MB

Tenant turnover can be stressful for almost any landlord. It brings extra tasks to complete, from repairs and cleaning to advertising and tenant screening. Vacant units mean lower income, additional expenses, and other property-related hassle. More at https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/stay-with-me-how-to-keep-your-tenants-from-leaving --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tenantcloud/message

Tis’ the Season to be Taxed: Tax Season Guide, S02, E02

January 28, 2020 17:17 - 9 minutes - 17.7 MB

A major reason for owning a rental property is the tax advantages, but many don’t end up utilizing the advantages because they get lost in the details.  As a real estate investor you need to make sure to take advantage of all the benefits.  The advantages are the deductions and expenses that go with your rental. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tenantcloud/message

Tis’ the Season to be Taxed: Tax Season Guide, S02, E2

January 28, 2020 17:17 - 9 minutes - 17.7 MB

A major reason for owning a rental property is the tax advantages, but many don’t end up utilizing the advantages because they get lost in the details.  As a real estate investor you need to make sure to take advantage of all the benefits.  The advantages are the deductions and expenses that go with your rental. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tenantcloud/message

Tis’ the Season to be Taxed: Tax Season Guide

January 28, 2020 17:17 - 9 minutes - 17.7 MB

A major reason for owning a rental property is the tax advantages, but many don’t end up utilizing the advantages because they get lost in the details.  As a real estate investor you need to make sure to take advantage of all the benefits.  The advantages are the deductions and expenses that go with your rental. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tenantcloud/message

20 Things You As a Landlord Should Do in 2020, S02, E2

January 21, 2020 17:00 - 26 minutes - 47.9 MB

Over the course of the year, we have had the chance to talk to a few real estate professionals who managed to double their portfolio and automate their business during this year. We took their experience, studied upcoming trends, and created this 2020 guide for landlords. Here are 20 things that landlords  should do in the upcoming year: https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/20-things-you-as-a-landlord-should-do-in-2020 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tenantcloud/message

20 Things You As a Landlord Should Do in 2020, S02, E1

January 21, 2020 17:00 - 26 minutes - 47.9 MB

Over the course of the year, we have had the chance to talk to a few real estate professionals who managed to double their portfolio and automate their business during this year. We took their experience, studied upcoming trends, and created this 2020 guide for landlords. Here are 20 things that landlords  should do in the upcoming year: https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/20-things-you-as-a-landlord-should-do-in-2020 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tenantcloud/message

20 Things You As a Landlord Should Do in 2020, S02, E01

January 21, 2020 17:00 - 26 minutes - 47.9 MB

Over the course of the year, we have had the chance to talk to a few real estate professionals who managed to double their portfolio and automate their business during this year. We took their experience, studied upcoming trends, and created this 2020 guide for landlords. Here are 20 things that landlords  should do in the upcoming year: https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/20-things-you-as-a-landlord-should-do-in-2020 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tena...

I Don't Like This and This: Top 5 Tenant Complaints in 2019, S01, E28

January 14, 2020 08:00 - 24 minutes - 45.5 MB

No matter if you're a first-time landlord or a professional with years of property management experience, some tenant complaints might make you pretty confused. But the good news is that any complaint can be handled with the help of effective communication strategies and certain tech tools. Read more at https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/top-five-tenant-complaints --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tenantcloud/message

4 Tips on How to Make a Successful Accidental Landlord, S01, E27

December 17, 2019 17:08 - 17 minutes - 31.6 MB

Typically there are two categories of landlords out there: the professional landlords and the amateur ones. The latter are often referred to as 'accidental landlords'- people who never treated their home as a long-term business investment, but have become real estate investors due to life circumstances. Read more at https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/four-tips-on-how-to-make-a-successful-accidental-landlord --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tenantcloud/me...

Perks of Investing In Real Estate, S01, E26

December 10, 2019 15:21 - 11 minutes - 21.3 MB

Investing in residential or commercial rental properties has always been an attractive idea. Although this type of investment requires an initial outlay, it's a rewarding solution often associated with high ROI and ongoing passive income. Read more at https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/perks-of-investing-in-rental-property --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tenantcloud/message

5 Qualities of a Highly Effective Landlord, S01, E25

December 04, 2019 15:58 - 10 minutes - 18.9 MB

Why do you think some landlords become successful entrepreneurs while others have a hard time developing their rental business? The harsh truth is that landlording isn't for everyone. But fortunately, there are a few traits any landlord can develop in order to build wealth while running a property management business. Read more at https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/five-qualities-of-a-highly-effective-landlord --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tenantcloud...

Affordable Ways to Increase the Value of Your Rental, S01, E24

November 26, 2019 20:14 - 10 minutes - 19.4 MB

The value of your rental depends on a range of factors including its size, overall condition, infrastructure, etc. If maximizing ROI of rental properties is a priority, finding effective ways to enhance the value of your rentals should be on your to-do list. Read more at https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/affordable-ways-to-increase-the-value-of-your-rental --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tenantcloud/message

How to Decorate Your Rental Like a Pro, S01, E23

November 19, 2019 14:58 - 12 minutes - 23.1 MB

Compact apartments are budget-friendly spaces that require less cleaning, less maintenance, and lower rent. For a lot of prospective tenants, those are all huge perks! It is important to properly highlight them to get maximum exposure for smaller-sized rentals. Read more in our blog at https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/small-rental-decorating-ideas --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tenantcloud/message

Significantly Reduce Damage & Injury Risks During The Winter With These 5 Tips, S01, E22

November 13, 2019 19:32 - 18 minutes - 34.2 MB

Preparing rentals for the winter season is essential for every landlord. Imagine getting a maintenance call to clean a chimney or clogged gutters on New Year's Eve. Naturally, nobody would be thrilled about it- that's why you need to take a few steps to get your rental ready now before bad weather and the holidays arrive. Read more at https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/your-pre-winter-home-maintenance-checklist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tenantcloud/message

Significantly Reduce Damage & Injury Risks During the Winter Season with These 5 Tips, S01, E22

November 13, 2019 19:32 - 18 minutes - 34.2 MB

Preparing rentals for the winter season is essential for every landlord. Imagine getting a maintenance call to clean a chimney or clogged gutters on New Year's Eve. Naturally, nobody would be thrilled about it- that's why you need to take a few steps to get your rental ready now before bad weather and the holidays arrive. Read more at https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/your-pre-winter-home-maintenance-checklist --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tenantclou...

How to Deal with Long-Term Guests in Your Rental Property, S01, E21

November 05, 2019 16:56 - 15 minutes - 28.3 MB

What's the difference between a tenant and a long-term guest? They both occupy the rental and take advantage of apartment amenities. But only one of them is on the lease and is fully responsible for rent payments. The question is: "Who's this other person? And what are they doing in my rental property for a month or so?" Find all the answers in our blog at https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/how-to-deal-with-long-term-guests-in-your-rentals --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.sp...

Honey, We're Killing Our Home, S01, E20

October 29, 2019 16:22 - 15 minutes - 27.8 MB

If you take care of things, they last. If you take care of your rental properties, you're likely to minimize tenant turnaround by attracting long-term renters. Bonus: well-maintained rentals never stay vacant for too long. Because minor damages and poor maintenance often lead to dangerous consequences, let's go over a few issues that can affect your rentals if they are not taken seriously. If you discover any of the following hassles with your own home or the rentals you manage, the best th...

This Is Halloween: Spookify Your Rental in Three Simple Steps, S01, E19

October 22, 2019 19:49 - 9 minutes - 18.1 MB

Halloween is just around the corner, so it's high time to decorate your rentals (if you haven't done it yet). To do so, you will need to use your creativity and bring several pumpkins to make the rental look fabulous for the Halloween season. You might ask why. Well, there is an unspoken competition among tenants for the best Halloween decorations. Read more at https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/this-is-halloween-spookify-your-rental-in-three-simple-steps --- Send in a voice message: https...

How Successful DIY Landlords Take Control of Their Schedule, S01 E18

October 08, 2019 18:50 - 15 minutes - 28.3 MB

The way you organize your schedule says a lot about you as a DIY landlord or property manager. Effective time management allows you to completely take control of your schedule and therefore boost personal productivity. Do you currently manage your time efficiently and prioritize the most important tasks? If not, what's missing from your daily routine? Here are a few time management techniques that will help you tackle the work day: https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/how-landlords-take-contro...

Three Marketing Principles to Instantly Make Your Rental memorable, S01 E17

October 01, 2019 18:31 - 18 minutes - 33.1 MB

Without writing a complete book on the topic, let's dive a little deeper beyond the cliche advice you find all over the internet and explore the first step towards instantly making your rental memorable, not forgettable (or worse, ignorable). More at https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/three-marketing-principles-to-instantly-make-your-rental-memorable --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tenantcloud/message

5 Ways to Bring Fall Spirit to Your Rental, S01 E16

September 24, 2019 17:12 - 12 minutes - 23 MB

Good news: Fall is finally here! If you've already taken care of your fall maintenance, it's high time to add some autumn spirit to your home. Easy fall decorations, classic fall dishes, and a few relaxing songs will help you and your tenants to feel the autumn spirit. Read more at https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/five-ways-to-bring-fall-spirit-to-your-rental --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tenantcloud/message

How Online Leases Are Stealing The Show, S01 E15

September 17, 2019 20:20 - 12 minutes - 23.1 MB

No one can deny that thanks to technology, the property management industry has been noticeably modified. Landlords today are more tech-savvy than only a few decades ago. On top of that, they've become more concerned with the impact of their rental business on the environment. Because of this, paper lease agreements have in many cases been replaced with online documents. But that's not the only advantage to using online lease agreements. Read more at https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/how-onl...

Tips for Tenants on How to Make Moving Less Stressful, S01 E14

September 10, 2019 16:24 - 13 minutes - 25.4 MB

If moving seems too daunting for your tenants, don't panic! Being prepared for this journey is half the battle. Encourage your tenants to make a checklist and stick to it. Read more in our blog post: https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/tips-for-tenants-on-how-to-make-moving-less-stressful --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tenantcloud/message

Fall Is Coming: 5 Ultimate Home Maintenance Tips, S01 E13

September 03, 2019 15:04 - 10 minutes - 18.5 MB

Fall is just around the corner, so now is a great time to prepare your rentals for the coming season. The more you pay attention to interior and exterior details of your rental properties before the first leaves start to fall, the fewer maintenance requests you'll receive in the dead of autumn. Read more in our blog post: https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/fall-is-coming-five-ultimate-home-maintenance-tips --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tenantcloud/mes...

Why Landlords Don't Like Pets in Their Rentals, S01 E12

August 27, 2019 16:30 - 14 minutes - 27.4 MB

As a landlord, you're allowed to set the rules and regulations at your rental properties. If you're not okay with your tenants having pets in the apartment, no worries. A no-pet policy will help you to specify this. But the policy can't be applied to tenants who have a medical need for an animal. In that case, you're dealing with service and emotional support animals that aren't considered pets. Read more in our blog at https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/why-landlords-do-not-like-pets-in-thei...

3 Reasons Why They Toured Your Rental but Never Applied, S01 E11

August 20, 2019 14:34 - 11 minutes - 21.1 MB

It may be simpler than you think. It may also be a bit harsher than you anticipated. But it's necessary to address the proverbial elephant in the leasing office in order to get to the source of this disappointing experience - why you lost the sale. There can be many reasons that tenants walk away from applying for your rental, but in the following podcast, we'd like to focus on the three most common reasons. Read more in our blog: https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/three-reasons-why-they-tour...

Stats on Common Maintenance Requests, S01 E10

August 13, 2019 14:19 - 10 minutes - 19.1 MB

Recent data shows that more than 40% of tenants aren't satisfied with their rental maintenance and 58% of tenants use toxic chemicals to clean a clogged drain. Take a look at other data related to common maintenance requests in our blog post at https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/stats-on-common-maintenance-requests --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tenantcloud/message

Renting to College Students, S01 E09

August 06, 2019 13:51 - 11 minutes - 20.2 MB

If your rental properties are located anywhere in or around a college campus, then this is a demographic (college students) that you must remain consistently informed about. Cities like Austin, Texas have rental markets that are heavily influenced by the influx of new students every year. Knowing how the local rental market is affected by students and understanding how to take advantage of that type of a rental market can be one of the keys to becoming a successful landlord. Read more at h...

How to Rent Out Your First Property Like a Pro, S01 E08

July 30, 2019 19:49 - 9 minutes - 16.8 MB

If you are a newbie in the property management business and are preparing to rent out your first property, you're probably wondering where to start. Should I look for tenants first, or is it more important to compare rental prices? How much time does it take to find decent renters? What if I don't succeed? These questions and worries are likely to arise when you're about to start a property management business. Don't panic - we have the answers.  More at https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/how...

How to rent out your first property like a pro, S01 E08

July 30, 2019 19:49 - 9 minutes - 16.8 MB

If you are a newbie in the property management business and are preparing to rent out your first property, you're probably wondering where to start. Should I look for tenants first, or is it more important to compare rental prices? How much time does it take to find decent renters? What if I don't succeed? These questions and worries are likely to arise when you're about to start a property management business. Don't panic - we have the answers.  More at https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/how...

Quick Tips On Major Maintenance Issues, S01 E07

July 23, 2019 14:38 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MB

A landlord isn't just a person who takes care of a rental and collects rent payments. A landlord is also someone who creates favorable living conditions for their tenants by keeping the rental property in a good condition and preventing costly repairs.  More than 40% of tenants aren't satisfied with their rental maintenance, especially when it comes to urgent maintenance issues. What's the reason for such a sad statistic? Probably some landlords haven't developed the maintenance habits need...

Quick tips on major maintenance issues, S01 E07

July 23, 2019 14:38 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MB

A landlord isn't just a person who takes care of a rental and collects rent payments. A landlord is also someone who creates favorable living conditions for their tenants by keeping the rental property in a good condition and preventing costly repairs.  More than 40% of tenants aren't satisfied with their rental maintenance, especially when it comes to urgent maintenance issues. What's the reason for such a sad statistic? Probably some landlords haven't developed the maintenance habits need...

How to Avoid Landlord Burnout: Useful Tips to Follow, S01 E06

July 02, 2019 11:06 - 14 minutes - 26.9 MB

Everyone knows that landlording is a stressful job, especially if you  have got multiple properties to manage. There is always something that  needs to be fixed, someone who is demanding a showing at 5 a.m., and  tons of paperwork waiting for your undivided attention. It is impossible  to avoid stress, but you can learn to control it. Using time management  techniques and well-thought strategies, you can even enjoy the problems  you’re dealing with. --- Send in a voice message: https://po...

Real Estate News Recap, S01 E05

May 02, 2019 07:35 - 14 minutes - 27.4 MB

Check out our podcast on the most relevant real estate news that you definitely don’t want to miss. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tenantcloud/message

The Secret to an IRS Audit, S01 E04

April 24, 2019 11:49 - 12 minutes - 22.5 MB

Knowing just how best to present your rental business in the event of an audit is very important. To help with this we have the Cohan Rule, which applies especially to small rental businesses when receipts are hard to track. Listen more about it in the podcast and read in our blog: https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/the-secret-to-an-irs-audit-tenantcloud --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tenantcloud/message

Can rent control be a good thing, S01 E03

March 26, 2019 08:04 - 19 minutes - 36.5 MB

Chris and Taylor from TenantCloud are discussing latest rent control laws approved in Oregon, California, and Illinois. Listen till the end to understand all the cons and pros of rent control and whether support or dismiss such regulations. Also, you can read more on the topic following the link: https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/can-rent-control-be-a-good-thing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tenantcloud/message

Tax Deductions for Landlords to Keep in Mind, Part 2, S01 E02

March 01, 2019 15:09 - 13 minutes - 24.7 MB

Chris and Taylor from TenantCloud are going over best tax deductions for landlords to keep in mind, especially during the tax season. Loan interest, business credit card interest,  property depreciation, insurance, business fees and taxes, professional services, and utilities are described in detail. Read more at https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/best-tax-deductions-for-landlords-to-keep-in-mind --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tenantcloud/message

Tax Deductions for Landlords to Keep in Mind, Part 1, S01 E01

February 06, 2019 13:03 - 13 minutes - 25.5 MB

Chris and Taylor from TenantCloud on active and passive activity differences, passive activity losses, when you can consider yourself a real estate professional, and other tips for landlords at tax time. Read more at https://www.tenantcloud.com/blog/tax-implications-of-becoming-a-landlord --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tenantcloud/message

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