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The Landlord's Almanac - Landlord Conversations1 Million Lives with Kassandra, Hunter, JaikGrowing and scaling a business is a tough journey! There are many things that you have to figure out on your own and many mistakes that have to be made to learn. Luckily you can have someone else pay the "stupid tax" for you! Learn from other business owners/entrepreneurs to hear their journeys and how they overcame every challenge that was thrown their way.I am your host Hunter Guthrie, up and coming entrepreneur in personal finance. Your co-host Jaik Webster, real estate extraordinaire and professional helperWe are Thought Leaders Driving ReturnsLink to...2022-03-1557 min
The Real Alaska PodcastReal Alaska Episode 4- Real Property Managements Kassandra TaggartWe discuss the rental market in Anchorage, the best ROI or price per SQFT in rents, as well as how Kassandra got started in owning one of Anchorage top Property Management companies and to managing a height of over 700 units, now down to around 500!! Take a listen and find out about the Anchorage/Alaska rental market.2022-03-0257 min
TLDR#12 - 1 Million Lives W/ Kassandra TaggartKassandra is a fantastic entrepreneur with her main business being in real estate and property management! She also is a podcaster and runs the Landlord’s Almanac a very successful real estate investor/landlording podcast. Through many trials and even lawsuits she has made it through and now is building even more! She is a creator of jobs not just a worker bee. She is on the journey to affect a million lives annually on a consistent basis!
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The Landlord’s Alamanac: https://www.thelandlordsalmanac.com...2022-02-2556 minThe Landlord's Almanac - Landlord ConversationsArt & Skill behind Tenant QualificationsGetting the wrong tenant is very costly because it will cost in vacancy. Finding paying tenants is the foundation of a successful rental business. This isn't the time to cheap out on marketing, screening software, and moreRecorded: December 16, 2021Host: Kassandra Taggart, Alaska Real Estate Broker & Investor Dave Stroh - KBYR Radio Show Host Links: The Landlord's Almanac Facebook Page Website Property Management Donations Sponsor the club Book: Pain or ProfitSponsor: ...2022-02-0839 minThe Landlord's Almanac - Landlord ConversationsHow to find the right property managerIt's more about the responsibility and values of what a property manager can do for your property than it is about using the generic google questions to interview a property manager.In this show, come learn about different questions you can ask a property manager and later in the show we will answer some questions posted in the forums. Recorded:Recorded Dec Host:Kassandra TaggartDave Stroh - KBYR RadioLinks:The Landlord's AlmanacFacebook PageWebsiteProperty M...2021-12-0335 minThe Landlord's Almanac - Landlord ConversationsStoping the money flow impacted rentals in wavesRecorded in Nov 2021 Rental Market WavesRecorded:Recorded Nov 2021 Host:Kassandra TaggartDave Stroh - KBYR RadioLinks:The Landlord's AlmanacFacebook PageWebsiteProperty ManagementDonationsSponsor the clubBook: Pain or ProfitSponsor:Real Property Management Last FrontierSupport the show (https://www.thelandlordsalmanac.com/clients/donations/)Support the show2021-11-1940 minThe Landlord's Almanac - Landlord ConversationsThe Flow of Funds During Peak of PandemicWhere does the rent go when it is paid? When rent isn't being paid, who does it impact the flow of the dollar? What are landlords doing to try and address this lack of receiving payments right now? Recorded:Recorded May 7, 2020Host:Kassandra TaggartDave Stroh - KBYR RadioLinks:The Landlord's AlmanacFacebook PageWebsiteProperty ManagementDonationsSponsor the clubBook: Pain or ProfitSponsor:Real Property Management Last Frontier2021-04-2841 minThe Landlord's Almanac - Landlord ConversationsHow are landlord & tenants reacting?As of August 27, 2020, how are landlords handling the new life with all these changes? Everyone is actually doing things differently and even Alaska is doing it differently than the lower 48. There are many many options when faced with changes, it is a matter of finding what fits for you and understanding the pros/cons of what you want. Recorded:Recorded Aug 27, 2020Host:Kassandra TaggartDave Stroh - KBYR RadioLinks:The Landlord's AlmanacFacebook PageWebsiteProperty ManagementDonations2021-04-2040 minThe Landlord's Almanac - Landlord ConversationsSafer to be a landlordWith everything that happened during COVID, we must ask the question - Is being a landlord safe anymore?. ....... The answer is yes and we talk about why it is still safe and some tips on how to overcome the challenges and fears happening right now.Recorded:Recorded Aug 13, 2020Host:Kassandra TaggartDave Stroh - KBYR RadioLinks:The Landlord's AlmanacFacebook PageWebsiteProperty ManagementDonationsSponsor the clubBook: Pain or ProfitSponsor:2021-04-1440 minThe Landlord's Almanac - Landlord ConversationsWhat is Full Service Management?Sometimes we look at management companies as an expensive line item on the budget. However - I need to ask you - Are they really that costly?Recorded:Recorded Jan 2 2021Host:Kassandra TaggartDave Stroh - KBYR RadioLinks:The Landlord's AlmanacFacebook PageWebsiteProperty ManagementDonationsSponsor the clubBook: Pain or ProfitSponsor:Real Property Management Last FrontierSupport the show2021-02-1841 minThe Landlord's Almanac - Landlord ConversationsTenants are People - Talk to themIn the world of being a Landlord, we get busy being in our worldview and tend to shy away from difficult conversations and/or accountability conversations all while trying to maintaining a solid professional relationship with tenants. Some say "that's their job, I should not have to talk to them" whereas others will say "I want to be a nice landlord". In reality - we "The Landlords" are leaders of our rental properties and we must take appropriate actions in order for the property to hit its goals, otherwise, we are not leaders at all.Recorded:2021-01-2031 minThe Landlord's Almanac - Landlord ConversationsAugust 2020 Eviction Moratorium Deadlines ApproachingAugust Eviction Moratoriums are fast approaching causing many questions about what to do? what are the real stats? What does it feel like in court? and a story about a landlord facing a squatter situation. These are uncertain times making it difficult to navigate the waters.Recorded June 4th 2020Recorded:June 4, 2020Host:Kassandra TaggartDave StohrLinks:The Landlord's AlmanacFacebook PageWebsiteProperty ManagementDonationsSponsor the clubBook: Pain or ProfitSponsor:2020-06-0438 minThe Landlord's Almanac - Landlord ConversationsCOVID is here - What happens next?Courts are starting to open for some and not for others, what happens next? Can landlords go to court now? What will it be like when we do go to court? Everything is different now.Recorded:June 4, 2020Host:Kassandra TaggartDave Stohr Links:The Landlord's AlmanacFacebook PageWebsiteProperty ManagementDonationsSponsor the clubBook: Pain or ProfitSponsor the next show:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x1VXOZPOYBXzA3hTvA0h5WjdiCrLpKuM/vi...2020-06-0440 minThe Landlord's Almanac - Landlord ConversationsTenants paying rent during a global eventMost tenants spend up to 30% of their income on rents. When many have lost their jobs, it has made precarious finance even in the best of time. Now that thousands of Alaskans have suddenly found themselves without jobs, it has created a temporary problem with being able to pay rent that might have long-lasting impacts.Recorded:April 9, 2020Host:Kassandra TaggartDave StrohLinks:The Landlord's AlmanacFacebook PageWebsiteProperty ManagementDonationsSponsor the clubBook: Pain or Profit2020-04-0940 minThe Landlord's Almanac - Landlord ConversationsConsequence of slow rent paymentsE21: Consequence of slow rent paymentsWe all want to be patient and find a way to help everyone being impacted by the pandemic. However, by allowing tenants a lot of time to pay their rent does have a consequence in the economy. Such as foreclosures might spike, rental applications need to be more strict, or those with cash will get a step up in the economic turn.Recorded:April 9, 2020 Host:Kassandra Taggart Dave Stohr Links: The Landlord's Almanac Facebook PageWeb...2020-04-0940 minThe Landlord's Almanac - Landlord ConversationsChanging rental operations during a pandemicSummary:We are all in unchartered waters when it comes to the COVID-19 impacts. The rules are changing daily at the Federal, State, and Local levels. This is causing landlords to reconsider what processes should be adjusted to accommodate tenants. In addition, how will this impact the rents, cash flow, and the market? All is unknown, but one thing is for sure – We are in this together and this is the time to be a community and use communication to find solutions.Recorded:March 26, 2020Host:Kassandra TaggartDave...2020-03-2642 minThe Landlord's Almanac - Landlord ConversationsReserve Mistakes: Expectations vs RealityReserves, Savings, Cash Flow, NOI……so many buzz words that landlords don’t know what reserves really are and how not understanding it can get you into a large number of financial troubles.Recorded:March 26, 2020 Host:Kassandra Taggart Patrick Dailey Links:The Landlord's Almanac Facebook PageWebsite Property Management Donations Sponsor the club Book: Pain or Profit Sponsor the next show: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x1VXOZPOYBXzA3hTvA0h5WjdiCrLpKuM/view Sponsor...2020-03-2650 minThe Landlord's Almanac - Landlord ConversationsMoney While you SleepWhat appetite do you really have? How much time do you really have? What is your skill set do you REALLY have? These are valuable questions to ask yourself to determine where to start, go, and end up in the rental property game.Recorded:March 12, 2020Host:Kassandra TaggartDave StohrMargaret Nelson http://www.denalirealestate.com/ Links:The Landlord's AlmanacFacebook PageWebsiteProperty ManagementDonationsSponsor the clubBook: Pain or ProfitSponsor the...2020-03-1342 minThe Landlord's Almanac - Landlord ConversationsSmall Details in A Turnover MattersQuote From the book: Pain or Profit “Big problems are avoided in life and your rentals, when you pay attention to small details”Today let’s talk about when doing a turnover, what small steps can be done to avoid larger headaches later. This is key to being able to self-manage a rental property while working a busy day job.Recorded:Feb 19, 2020Host:Kassandra TaggartKurtis TaggartLinks:The Landlord's AlmanacFacebook PageWebsiteProperty ManagementDonationsSponsor the clubBo...2020-02-1935 minThe Landlord's Almanac - Landlord ConversationsConsistently Receiving Rent PaymentsTitle:Consistently Receiving Rent PaymentsSummary:Cash is king and it is the air that properties need to survive and give returns. One of the best ways to assure that is by doing things that allows consistency in collecting rent payments.Recorded:Feb 13, 2020Host:Kassandra TaggartLinks:The Landlord's AlmanacFacebook PageWebsiteProperty ManagementDonationsSponsor the clubBook: Pain or ProfitSponsor the next show:https://drive.google...2020-02-1343 minThe Landlord's Almanac - Landlord ConversationsThe market doesn't care about your feelings.The market is whatever the market is. We can put our blood, sweat, and tears into a property and it not do anything differently. In order to play the rental game, you must understand the market trends in order to make a profit.Recorded:Recorded January 30 2020Host:Kassandra TaggartDave StohrLinks:The Landlord's AlmanacFacebook PageWebsiteProperty ManagementDonationsSponsor the clubBook: Pain or ProfitSponsor:Real Property Management Last F...2020-01-3138 minThe Landlord's Almanac - Landlord ConversationsThose Annoying Pests being PestySummary:Pests are annoying! They kill profits, upset tenants, and take our time. However, learning more about the pests will help reduce costs. Listen in with Brad and I as we talk about bed bugs, ants, wasps, and ticks.Host:Kassandra TaggartBrad Campbell with Brad Bad Beg Bug BustersRecorded:Jan 22, 2020 Links:The Landlord's AlmanacFacebook PageWebsiteProperty ManagementDonationsSponsor the clubBook: Pain or ProfitSponsor the next show:2020-01-2231 minThe Landlord's Almanac - Landlord ConversationsDisasters is something you can prepare forTitle:E13: Disasters is something you can prepare forSummary:The kind of vendor you want on your side is the one that has their mission on their uniform - “We are here to help!” Disasters don’t happen often, but when they do you will tell the story for many many years. Therefore, you want to listen & learn today on what to do so you can take good actions today and when the event happens. Education is the key to opening doors to profits. Recorded:January 16 2020Host...2020-01-1630 minThe Landlord's Almanac - Landlord ConversationsGetting into the details of finding tenantsTitle:Strategy for Renting RentalsSummary:In this episode, we discuss the different strategies and the why behind those actions that would help obtain the ultimate goal of "consistent rent". Finding the right person and match it to the right rental for the right price is key to having consistent rent payments and therefore PROFIT.Host:Kassandra Taggart / Dave StohrRecorded:Jan 10, 2020Links:The Landlord's AlmanacFacebook PageWebsiteProperty ManagementDonationsSponsor the club2020-01-1043 minThe Landlord's Almanac - Landlord ConversationsInterviewing Property ManagersTitle:E9: Interviewing Property ManagersSummary:Interviewing property managers is a skill that every landlord needs to have. The property manager can make or break an investment property from making profits. As a result, there are many deeper questions a landlord can ask and understand what they mean when with their answers. As the saying goes, "You pay for what you get" and a property manager is way more than a "line item on a budget".Recorded:Jan 16, 2020Host:Kassandra Taggart, Eik Boltman, & Dave S...2020-01-0643 minThe Landlord's Almanac - Landlord ConversationsSecrets to Maximizing your ProfitsThere are many tricks that can be done to maximize your profits. To name a few is the management of time, systems, and how you look at money.Recorded:Jan 2, 2020Host:Kassandra TaggartDave StrohrLinks:The Landlord's AlmanacFacebook PageWebsiteProperty ManagementDonationsSponsor the clubBook: Pain or ProfitSponsor the next show:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x1VXOZPOYBXzA3hTvA0h5WjdiCrLpKuM/viewSponsor:Real Property Management...2020-01-0242 minThe Landlord's Almanac - Landlord ConversationsProactive Repairs Creates ProfitsDoing proactive maintenance for $1,500 a year is way cheaper than 1 fire, 1 flood, 1 tenant turnover, and stress.Recorded:December 19, 2019Host:Kassandra TaggartDave Stohr Links:The Landlord's AlmanacFacebook PageWebsiteProperty ManagementDonationsSponsor the clubBook: Pain or ProfitSponsor the next show:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x1VXOZPOYBXzA3hTvA0h5WjdiCrLpKuM/viewSponsor:Real Property Management Last FrontierBad Brads Bed Bug Busters2019-12-2044 minThe Landlord's Almanac - Landlord ConversationsThe cost of overlooked detailsE14: The cost of overlooked detailsSummary:Details are boring but needed for profits. It is easy to get busy in life and forget them or get tired and not want to pay attention to them anymore. However, it is one of the keys needed to make a profit on rentals.Recorded:Dec 15, 2019Host:Kassandra TaggartDave StrohLinks:The Landlord's AlmanacFacebook PageWebsiteProperty ManagementDonationsSponsor the clubBook: Pain or Profit2019-12-1543 minThe Landlord's Almanac - Landlord ConversationsThe Eviction ProcessTitle:The Eviction ProcessDisclosure: Not a Lawyer - Please Hire one.Summary:Evictions are scary and daunting! However, understanding what it takes can help landlords understand what the options are when dealing with a difficult tenant. As we walk through the eviction process, we will provide some tips that we have learned over the years that might be of assistance.Recorded:Dec 10 2019Host:Kassandra Taggart Links:The Landlord's AlmanacFacebook PageWebsiteProperty ManagementD...2019-12-1024 minThe Landlord's Almanac - Landlord ConversationsCommon Mistakes MadeTitle: Common Mistakes Made by LandlordsSummary:In this episode, the many different options on how to solve flooring problems. Many landlords forget that good vendors do refer to other good vendors in order to solve the vast array of flooring issues that landlords face daily. Knowing the options will help Landlords be more profitable!Recorded:November 21, 2019Host:Kassandra Taggart / Dave StohrLinks:The Landlord's AlmanacFacebook PageWebsiteProperty ManagementDonationsSponsor the club2019-11-2144 minThe Landlord's Almanac - Landlord ConversationsMany Flooring OptionsTitle: Many Flooring Options - Leverage vendors to solve daily flooring challenges.Summary:In this episode, the many different options on how to solve flooring problems. Many landlords forget that good vendors do refer to other good vendors in order to solve the vast array of flooring issues that landlords face daily. Knowing the options will help Landlords be more profitable!Recorded:November 15, 2019Host:Kassandra Taggart / Scott TurknettLinks:The Landlord's AlmanacFacebook PageWebsiteProperty Management2019-11-1558 min