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RentPrep For LandlordsInterview With Chelsea Kline (Podcast #405)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. 2023-06-011h 04RentPrep For LandlordsSpecial Edition: Interview With Stephen M. White (Podcast #400)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! 2023-03-231h 24
The Dirt4. Sail Into Success by Building a Business Community that Lasts with Stephen WhiteJim Barnish is back in the host seat on this episode of The DIRT Podcast, where he invites a fellow grit-weathered entrepreneur to the table: former US marine and founder/CEO of RentPrep, Stephen White. Their discussion is all about community, specifically how to build an effective and safe space for your members, by securing operational systems and spending more time on the business instead of in the business. Plus, get the raw truth about entrepreneurs, smooth seas, and skilled sailors (Sound familiar?).3 Key TakeawaysHow RentPrep adds value in a way most other...2022-03-2256 min
WNY EntrepreneurContent Marketing & ADD in Entrepreneurship - Steve White, Founder of RentPrep.Stephen M. White is the Founder and CEO of RentPrep, the leading tenant screening solution for busy landlords. His company website has millions of views every year and his company has over 90,000 clients!
He brings 20 years of experience in the credit industry and entrepreneurship to his role leading a growing team of executives determined to make renting easier for all.
Prior to founding RentPrep, Stephen honed and tested his leadership skills while serving as a Non-Commissioned Officer in the United States Marines Corps, where he received two Certificates of Commendation for exceptional demonstration of duty.
Stephen is a sought after...2020-10-2629 min
The Property Management Mastermind ShowProperty Management Update From AndrewWould having a company do your tenant screening for you free up some time? Brad’s guest today is Andrew Schultz, the broker/owner of Own Buffalo Inc., a real estate and property management company in New York. Andrew is also the host of the RentPrep for Landlords Podcast in addition to having his own show. Listen as they discuss property management and RentPrep for the landlords plus much more on this episode of The Property Management Mastermind Show. Andrew shares about his business and how it is doing during this pandemic. He speaks about the...2020-07-0840 minRentPrep For Landlords#287 Marshmallows and ThanksgivingI’m very thankful for RentPrep, the community we serve, and those of you that listen to this podcast. Thank you!2019-11-2816 minRentPrep For Landlords#185 RentPrep Court: Awkward Venn DiagramIt happens. A former tenant moves out and is upset so they trash the place. This happened to one of our Facebook group members who was shocked when they saw a giant Venn Diagram on the wall of their rental. Listen as this case unfolds in RentPrep court and Judge Rudy Fortune shares his thoughts on the matter.2017-12-1418 min
RentPrep For Landlords#183 RentPrep Court: Cutting CornersResources mentioned in this episode: https://www.rentprep.com/resources/ https://www.texasrealestate.com/for-texas-realtors/legal-faqs/category/landlord-tenant-issues https://www.classaction.org/employment-background-checks Narrator voice This is the plaintiff Jim Jackson he’s a renter from Texas and he says the defendant denied him a rental because he has a large family. He’s suing for $1,000 in statutory damages related to his discrimination claim.Narrator voiceThis is the defendant Wilson Wharton who claims he found better renters and that Jim is just angry he was denied the rental.Bailiff Will all parties please raise their righ...2017-11-3016 min
OPM Mastery129: How to Find Great Tenants with RentPrepOn today's episode of the InvestFourMore Real Estate Podcast, I speak with Steve White and Eric Worral of RentPrep. Steve started RentPrep to help large property management companies screen their tenants after working in the debt collection business trying to get bad tenants to pay their bills. I talk with both Eric and Steve about how they screen tenants, how they help landlords find great tenants, what it is like to try to collect debts from tenants, and things landlords need to watch out for when renting their properties. There is a ton of great information on this podcast...2017-11-2934 minRentPrep For Landlords#181 RentPrep Court: Security Deposits PuddingGoing to court is stressful and that's why we want to share details of court cases so you have the knowledge ahead of time so you don't end up in court like these landlords. In this episode Judge Rudy Fortune rules on if the landlord should be able to keep the security deposit plus additional damages caused by their renter.2017-11-1615 min
Main Street Business167: Finding the Right Tenant For Your Rental PropertiesJoin Mark and Mat as they discuss tips and strategies on finding the right tenant for your rental properties and also drafting the most effective lease agreement. The will also be joined with special guests Steve White and Eric Worral from www.RentPrep.com. Steve and Eric have screened thousands of tenants for property owners over the past 10+ years. You will be amazed at the insightful tips that will help you maximize your profits with your rentals. For more information and to sign up for Mark and Mat's weekly E-Newsletter visit www.refreshyourwealth.com. Grab my FREE Ult...2017-10-2657 min
RentPrep For Landlords#172 Natural Disasters and Landlords (rebroadcast)This is a timely but unfortunate topic to discuss as hurricanes have ripped through Texas and Florida. In this rebroadcast of episode 59 Steve and Jeff will discuss what landlords... The post #172 Natural Disasters and Landlords (rebroadcast) appeared first on RentPrep.2017-09-1418 min
RentPrep For Landlords#171 Abandoned Ashes!?!?I was on a landlord thread recently where a property manager explained how he ended up with his former tenant’s ashes. His story was the reason we decided to rebroadcast... The post #171 Abandoned Ashes!?!? appeared first on RentPrep.2017-09-0713 min
RentPrep For Landlords#170 ESA Troubles? Meet Jaime Michelle CainEmotional Support Animals are all the rage these days for landlord or perhaps we should say that they enrage landlords. It’s a tough subject and we’ve found a great ally... The post #170 ESA Troubles? Meet Jaime Michelle Cain appeared first on RentPrep.2017-08-3152 min
RentPrep For Landlords#169 Community Member Shares Her Landlord JourneyStephanie DeLeo is an active landlord in our Facebook group and she asked plenty of great questions. We reached out to her and asked if she would be willing to... The post #169 Community Member Shares Her Landlord Journey appeared first on RentPrep.2017-08-2439 min
RentPrep For Landlords#168 Old Dawg’s REI Podcast Interview Bill Manassero of Old Dawg’s REI podcast is our guest this week. He shares with us his experience of picking up real estate later in life and everything he’s learned... The post #168 Old Dawg’s REI Podcast Interview appeared first on RentPrep.2017-08-1729 min
RentPrep For Landlords#167 Best Landlord Advice Part 2We’re continuing to read through a post from our Facebook Group where 30+ landlords chimed in to give us their best landlord advice. This is part two of a two... The post #167 Best Landlord Advice Part 2 appeared first on RentPrep.2017-08-1033 min
RentPrep For Landlords#166 Best Landlord Advice Part 1 Recently a landlord asked our Facebook group for their best landlord advice. The 59 comments that rolled in are priceless in our opinion. This week’s episode is part one of... The post #166 Best Landlord Advice Part 1 appeared first on RentPrep.2017-08-0331 min
RentPrep For Landlords#165 Short-Term Rentals With Al WilliamsonOur guest Al Williamson is a former engineer and now full-time landlord who likes to experiment with his rentals. He works on ways to increase the revenue of his rentals and... The post #165 Short-Term Rentals With Al Williamson appeared first on RentPrep.2017-07-2723 min
RentPrep For Landlords#164 Tenant Wants To Break Lease Before Moving InIt happens… sometimes you have that great tenant lined up to move into the rental and the lease is signed… and they call and want to break it. What do... The post #164 Tenant Wants To Break Lease Before Moving In appeared first on RentPrep.2017-07-2125 min
RentPrep For Landlords#163 Dealing With StressIn this casual episode Steve and Eric rift on landlord stress and ways to manage it. Intro – Impressions 1:00 – B- Morgan Freeman 3:10 – Dealing with stress 4:20 – Rocking... The post #163 Dealing With Stress appeared first on RentPrep.2017-07-1333 min
RentPrep For Landlords#162 Managing 55+ Rentals With Philip BottfeldPhilip Bottfeld is a landlord down in Miami, Florida that purchases condos in 55 and over communities. In this podcast he shares what he has learned about managing rentals in... The post #162 Managing 55+ Rentals With Philip Bottfeld appeared first on RentPrep.2017-07-0624 min
RentPrep For Landlords#161 10 Questions To Ask A Property ManagerAndrew Schultz is a property manager in Buffalo, NY and he shares a document with every potential client that covers the 10 questions you should ask a property manager before hiring... The post #161 10 Questions To Ask A Property Manager appeared first on RentPrep.2017-06-2931 min
RentPrep For Landlords#160 Flipping Perspectives With Joan Mershon of Rent WellJoan Mershon teaches classes for renters at RentWell.org She has an interesting perspective in that she helps to educate renters on how to get a rental and knowing their rights.... The post #160 Flipping Perspectives With Joan Mershon of Rent Well appeared first on RentPrep.2017-06-2229 min
RentPrep For Landlords#159 Mastering The Rental Application Process With Lee McEachernLee manages over 250 rental properties and shares his tips on using Google Voice and how he handles the rental application process. Learn how he was able to defend a... The post #159 Mastering The Rental Application Process With Lee McEachern appeared first on RentPrep.2017-06-1514 min
RentPrep For Landlords#158 Service Animals and LandlordsIn this week’s episode we’re talking about how to collect on tenant debts. This is a tough task and Steve shares years of experience working in the debt collection industry. Discussions in... The post #158 Service Animals and Landlords appeared first on RentPrep.2017-06-0819 min
RentPrep For Landlords#157 Collecting On Tenant DebtsIn this week’s episode we’re talking about how to collect on tenant debts. This is a tough task and Steve shares years of experience working in the debt collection industry. Discussions in... The post #157 Collecting On Tenant Debts appeared first on RentPrep.2017-06-0117 min
RentPrep For Landlords#156 Security Deposit Funds In this week’s episode we’re talking about security deposit funds and what to do with the funds. A good resource is to check your state laws with our state... The post #156 Security Deposit Funds appeared first on RentPrep.2017-05-2514 min
RentPrep For Landlords#155: Landlord Vernacular Part 2 We’re continuing from last week’s episode on Landlord Vernacular. Steve and Eric discuss 5 more landlord terms you should be aware of with your rental properties. Discussions in this... The post #155: Landlord Vernacular Part 2 appeared first on RentPrep.2017-05-1815 min
RentPrep For Landlords#154: Landlord Vernacular Part 1 There are terms that your average joe won’t know but an experienced landlord will. In this episode Steve and Eric discuss some terms you may or may not know... The post #154: Landlord Vernacular Part 1 appeared first on RentPrep.2017-05-1115 min
RentPrep For Landlords#153: Dan Lane Shares His Experience From The Rental Income Podcast Dan Lane has interviewed over 100 landlords on his podcast called the Rental Income Podcast. He agreed to join us for an episode on our podcast and share his... The post #153: Dan Lane Shares His Experience From The Rental Income Podcast appeared first on RentPrep.2017-05-0431 min
RentPrep For Landlords#152 – SmartMove Background Checks For LandlordsFor over 10 years we’ve hand-compiled each and every background check for our clients and have included a pass/fail credit check as an available add-on. Now we’re pleased to announce... The post #152 – SmartMove Background Checks For Landlords appeared first on RentPrep.2017-04-2721 min
RentPrep For Landlords#151 – Seven Habits of Highly Effective LandlordsStephen R. Covey wrote the book called “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” where he discusses the circle of influence. Here’s a video showing how to use this technique... The post #151 – Seven Habits of Highly Effective Landlords appeared first on RentPrep.2017-04-2021 min
RentPrep For Landlords#150 Final Round of Landlord BalderdashThis is the 5th round of Landlord Balderdash where Steve has to guess which landlord story is real and which one is balderdash. We’ve decided there should be a punishment... The post #150 Final Round of Landlord Balderdash appeared first on RentPrep.2017-04-1316 min
RentPrep For Landlords#149 Credit Changes Landlords Should Know AboutStarting July 1st, 2017 there are some major changes coming down the pipeline on consumer credit reporting. In this podcast Steve explains how judgements & liens will begin to be removed... The post #149 Credit Changes Landlords Should Know About appeared first on RentPrep.2017-04-0619 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 148: Property Management Tips with Hampton & HamptonHave you ever heard of having a 3rd party do your inspections for Move-In Move-Out and lease renewals? Steve and Eric have never heard of this until reading this tip... The post Ep. 148: Property Management Tips with Hampton & Hampton appeared first on RentPrep.2017-03-3034 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 147: Coin Operated Toilet In Rental?In Melbourne, Australia a tenant has claimed his landlord installed a pay-per-use toilet in the apartment. This discussion started on reddit on this thread. It brings up a good discussion... The post Ep. 147: Coin Operated Toilet In Rental? appeared first on RentPrep.2017-03-2310 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 146: Round 4 of Landlord BalderdashEric is up 2-1 on Steve in the game of Landlord Balderdash. In this episode Steve tries to battle back and see if he can guess which landlord story is... The post Ep. 146: Round 4 of Landlord Balderdash appeared first on RentPrep.2017-03-1622 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 145: Round 3 of Landlord BalderdashEric is up 2-0 on Steve in the game of Landlord Balderdash. In this episode Steve tries to battle back and see if he can guess which landlord story is... The post Ep. 145: Round 3 of Landlord Balderdash appeared first on RentPrep.2017-03-0909 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 144: Lease Tips With The Reluctant LandlordElizabeth Colegrove of the Reluctant Landlord is our guest on the podcast this week. She travels with her husband who is active military so her strategy is built around managing... The post Ep. 144: Lease Tips With The Reluctant Landlord appeared first on RentPrep.2017-03-0215 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 143: Junk Mail & Collecting Rent – Round 2 of Landlord BalderdashThis is our second round of “Landlord Balderdash” and Eric is up 1-0 on Steve. Steve listens to two stories and has to guess which story is real and which story... The post Ep. 143: Junk Mail & Collecting Rent – Round 2 of Landlord Balderdash appeared first on RentPrep.2017-02-2308 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 142: Landlord Balderdash Round 1: Juggalos & Drugs This is the first inaugural game of “Landlord Balderdash.” In this game our co-host Eric Worral relays two tales to fellow host, Steve White, of crazy landlord stories involving... The post Ep. 142: Landlord Balderdash Round 1: Juggalos & Drugs appeared first on RentPrep.2017-02-1611 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 141: Setting A Vision For Your Rental BusinessSetting a vision is crucial to your rental business and that’s why we’ve invited a guest onto the podcast. We have a special guest Dr. Roger Firestien who joined us in... The post Ep. 141: Setting A Vision For Your Rental Business appeared first on RentPrep.2017-02-0925 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 140: Convicted Criminals Find Rentals With Help From Peaceprints of WNYOur latest podcast episode is about considerations of renting to a tenant with a criminal record. We have a special guest on the podcast who works for a non-for-profit called... The post Ep. 140: Convicted Criminals Find Rentals With Help From Peaceprints of WNY appeared first on RentPrep.2017-02-0225 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 139: Part 2 HOME Landlord TrainingThese are our cliff notes from a Landlord training we took at HOME Buffalo. This was a three hour class Steve & Eric took in downtown Buffalo where all the latest... The post Ep. 139: Part 2 HOME Landlord Training appeared first on RentPrep.2017-01-2613 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 138: Part 1 HOME Landlord TrainingThese are our cliff notes from a Landlord training we took at HOME Buffalo. This was a three hour class Steve & Eric took in downtown Buffalo where all the latest... The post Ep. 138: Part 1 HOME Landlord Training appeared first on RentPrep.2017-01-1931 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 137: “Stickk” To Your GoalsNew Year’s Resolutions and where the RentPrep podcast is headed in 2017 is the topic of conversation between Steve and Eric on this episode. We discuss the goals we setup... The post Ep. 137: “Stickk” To Your Goals appeared first on RentPrep.2017-01-1216 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 136: Relaunching The PodcastWe’re back and have new additions and resolutions for 2017. In this episode we cover why we went on a break with the podcast and where it is headed in... The post Ep. 136: Relaunching The Podcast appeared first on RentPrep.2017-01-0523 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 135: Night School: Bad Landlords Attract Bad Tenants – How to Attract and Keep the Tenants You Really WantWorried about bad tenants? Don’t be a bad landlord. This episode will cover ways to be a better landlord, attract the best tenants, avoid future issues, and keep your landlord-tenant... The post Ep. 135: Night School: Bad Landlords Attract Bad Tenants – How to Attract and Keep the Tenants You Really Want appeared first on RentPrep.2016-05-2711 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 134: In the News: Real Life Lessons for LandlordsJoin Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the lessons landlords can learn. In this episode,... The post Ep. 134: In the News: Real Life Lessons for Landlords appeared first on RentPrep.2015-04-2215 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 133: Night School: Landlord Submitted Question About Racist TenantDealing with tenant altercations is a normal part of managing a multi-family unit, and one landlord recently reached out for some advice on an incident between two of his tenants.... The post Ep. 133: Night School: Landlord Submitted Question About Racist Tenant appeared first on RentPrep.2015-04-1026 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 132: Snow Removal For LandlordsRecord snowfalls in some parts of the country have made snow removal from rental properties a hot topic between landlords and tenants. In this episode of Night School, we’ll take... The post Ep. 132: Snow Removal For Landlords appeared first on RentPrep.2015-04-0918 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 130: In the News: Real Life Lessons for LandlordsJoin Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the lessons landlords can learn. In this episode,... The post Ep. 130: In the News: Real Life Lessons for Landlords appeared first on RentPrep.2015-04-0730 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 129: Night School: Stop Wasting Time and Create a Pre-showing Questionnaire/InterviewWith a vacant property, landlords can waste a lot of time talking to applicants that either won’t qualify to rent or are not that serious about the property. In this... The post Ep. 129: Night School: Stop Wasting Time and Create a Pre-showing Questionnaire/Interview appeared first on RentPrep.2015-04-0615 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 128: In the News: Real Life Lessons for LandlordsJoin Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the lessons landlords can learn. In this episode,... The post Ep. 128: In the News: Real Life Lessons for Landlords appeared first on RentPrep.2015-03-3017 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 127: Night School: Pros and Cons of Existing TenantsWhen buying or selling rental properties, it can be tricky to navigate around existing tenants. In this episode of Night School, we’ll share a story of an awkward tenant encounter... The post Ep. 127: Night School: Pros and Cons of Existing Tenants appeared first on RentPrep.2015-03-2018 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 126: In the News: Real Life Lessons for LandlordsJoin Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the lessons landlords can learn. In this episode,... The post Ep. 126: In the News: Real Life Lessons for Landlords appeared first on RentPrep.2015-03-1816 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 125: Security Deposits and Broken LeasesWhen a tenant needs to break a lease, many landlords are not quite sure what to do when it comes to the security deposit covering any future rent and potential damages.... The post Ep. 125: Security Deposits and Broken Leases appeared first on RentPrep.2015-03-1611 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 124: Night School: Identity Theft–Is Your Applicant Telling the Truth?Identity theft is becoming more common every year, but sometimes it can become an false excuse given by rental applicants to explain away a poor credit background. In this episode... The post Ep. 124: Night School: Identity Theft–Is Your Applicant Telling the Truth? appeared first on RentPrep.2015-03-1210 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 123: In the News: Real Life Lessons for LandlordsJoin Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the lessons landlords can learn. In this episode,... The post Ep. 123: In the News: Real Life Lessons for Landlords appeared first on RentPrep.2015-03-0517 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 122: Night School: Child Safety and LandlordsLandlords are responsible for providing a safe and hazard-free rental property, but it’s not uncommon to overlook child safety aspects when getting a property ready for new tenants. In this... The post Ep. 122: Night School: Child Safety and Landlords appeared first on RentPrep.2015-02-2711 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 121: In the News: Real Life Lessons for LandlordsJoin Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the lessons landlords can learn. In this episode,... The post Ep. 121: In the News: Real Life Lessons for Landlords appeared first on RentPrep.2015-02-2515 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 120: Night School: Principles Can Be Very ExpensivePart of being a successful landlord is managing all the costs in owning and renting property and looking for ways to minimize expenses. In this episode of Night School, we’ll... The post Ep. 120: Night School: Principles Can Be Very Expensive appeared first on RentPrep.2015-02-2316 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 119: Night School: Dealing with Skeptical ApplicantsIt can be unnerving for applicants to provide detailed information to a stranger during the application process, and sometimes they are reluctant to share details like social security numbers, salary... The post Ep. 119: Night School: Dealing with Skeptical Applicants appeared first on RentPrep.2015-02-1917 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 118: In the News: Real Life Lessons for LandlordsJoin Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the lessons landlords can learn. In this episode,... The post Ep. 118: In the News: Real Life Lessons for Landlords appeared first on RentPrep.2015-02-1818 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 117: Night School: When Is It Okay for a Tenant to Break a Lease?Landlords never want their tenant to break a lease agreement, but in a few incidents it makes sense for them to let a tenant out of a lease. In this episode... The post Ep. 117: Night School: When Is It Okay for a Tenant to Break a Lease? appeared first on RentPrep.2015-02-1624 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 116: Night School: State Rules on Security DepositsMost landlords know that collecting a security deposit is an important part of the leasing process. However, landlords may not be aware of the many rules and regulations that each... The post Ep. 116: Night School: State Rules on Security Deposits appeared first on RentPrep.2015-02-1313 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 115: In the News: Real Life Lessons for LandlordsJoin Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the lessons landlords can learn. In this episode,... The post Ep. 115: In the News: Real Life Lessons for Landlords appeared first on RentPrep.2015-02-1224 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 114: Should Landlords Create an LLC?When entering into the real estate market and becoming a landlord, many people are unsure whether or not to create an LLC. There are definitely pros and cons for doing... The post Ep. 114: Should Landlords Create an LLC? appeared first on RentPrep.2015-02-1030 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 113: Night School: Ban the Box?When conducting a screening for rental applicants, most landlords want to know about criminal background. However, a growing movement in many states is to stop landlords and employers from learning... The post Ep. 113: Night School: Ban the Box? appeared first on RentPrep.2015-02-0517 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 111: In the News: Real Life Lessons for LandlordsJoin Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the lessons landlords can learn. In this episode,... The post Ep. 111: In the News: Real Life Lessons for Landlords appeared first on RentPrep.2015-02-0318 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 112: Night School: Strange Signs of Drug UseOne of the biggest fears of landlords is that their tenants are using, manufacturing or selling illegal drugs. This can lead to a range of problems, from erratic behavior to... The post Ep. 112: Night School: Strange Signs of Drug Use appeared first on RentPrep.2015-01-1215 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 110: Dani Alexis: Landlord/Tenant AttorneyDani Alexis is a former attorney who has handled landlord-tenant disputes in her scope of work, giving her a unique insight into issues on property management and all things related... The post Ep. 110: Dani Alexis: Landlord/Tenant Attorney appeared first on RentPrep.2015-01-0538 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 109: Night School: Tenant Scam Alert! Restricted Endorsements on Rent ChecksA restrictive endorsement is a technique used to restrict further financial action in regard to a check. Some tenants try to fool landlords into accepting partial payments as complete payments this way.... The post Ep. 109: Night School: Tenant Scam Alert! Restricted Endorsements on Rent Checks appeared first on RentPrep.2014-12-2209 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 108: Night School: Co-applicants Aren’t Always What They’re Cracked Up To BeIt’s not uncommon for two or more adult applicants to want to rent a property together, but many landlords fail to screen each applicant and just stick with one main... The post Ep. 108: Night School: Co-applicants Aren’t Always What They’re Cracked Up To Be appeared first on RentPrep.2014-12-1909 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 107: Night School: What a Pay Stub Can Tell You About an ApplicantGetting lots of information about a rental applicant is critical in conducting a thorough background check, but many landlords overlook the value of the pay stub. In this episode of... The post Ep. 107: Night School: What a Pay Stub Can Tell You About an Applicant appeared first on RentPrep.2014-12-1806 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 106: Night School: Tenant Scam Alert! The Case of the Independently Wealthy ApplicantOne growing tenant scam that landlords across the country should be aware of is the case of the “independently wealthy applicant.” In this episode of Night School, we’ll reveal what... The post Ep. 106: Night School: Tenant Scam Alert! The Case of the Independently Wealthy Applicant appeared first on RentPrep.2014-12-1713 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 105: In The News: Real Life Lessons for LandlordsJoin Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the lessons landlords can learn. In this episode,... The post Ep. 105: In The News: Real Life Lessons for Landlords appeared first on RentPrep.2014-12-1616 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 104: Night School: Applicant Driver’s Licenses and Why You Need to Look at ThemGetting a driver’s license is a common part of doing a background check on an applicant, but how well do landlords really pay attention to this valuable piece of identification.... The post Ep. 104: Night School: Applicant Driver’s Licenses and Why You Need to Look at Them appeared first on RentPrep.2014-12-1609 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 103: Hoarder TenantsHoarding is a compulsive action where someone acquires and saves massive amounts of something with no real value. The behavior can lead to disastrous conditions for the person’s home. In... The post Ep. 103: Hoarder Tenants appeared first on RentPrep.2014-12-1518 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 102: In the News: Real Life Lessons for LandlordsJoin Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the lessons landlords can learn. In this episode,... The post Ep. 102: In the News: Real Life Lessons for Landlords appeared first on RentPrep.2014-11-1820 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 101: Night School: You Wouldn’t Hire This Guy, So Why Rent to Him?When landlords treat their real estate investment as a business, it’s not a stretch to use the same skills in assessing a rental applicant as they would a job applicant.... The post Ep. 101: Night School: You Wouldn’t Hire This Guy, So Why Rent to Him? appeared first on RentPrep.2014-11-1720 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 100: Landlord Spotlight: Randy HarrisTo mark the release of our 100th Landlord University episode I’m excited to bring a new segment called Landlord Spotlight. In each Landlord Spotlight episode, we’ll be diving into real... The post Ep. 100: Landlord Spotlight: Randy Harris appeared first on RentPrep.2014-11-1445 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 099: Night School: Leasing to Multiple AdultsTo prepare for the growing trend of multiple adults renting a living space together, landlords must get educated on the best way to conduct applicant screenings to make sure all... The post Ep. 099: Night School: Leasing to Multiple Adults appeared first on RentPrep.2014-11-1313 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 098: Night School: Options for Collecting Rent – PayPal or DwollaCollecting rent is one of the toughest parts of being a landlord, and many are seeking out new and better ways for electronic rent collection to make it easier for everyone.... The post Ep. 098: Night School: Options for Collecting Rent – PayPal or Dwolla appeared first on RentPrep.2014-11-1231 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 097: In the News: Real Life Lessons for LandlordsJoin Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the lessons landlords can learn. In this episode,... The post Ep. 097: In the News: Real Life Lessons for Landlords appeared first on RentPrep.2014-11-1121 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 029: Night School: Avoiding Passive Aggressive TenantsPassive aggressive tenants can cause plenty of stress for landlords, from maintenance requests to creating problems with other tenants. On this episode of RentPrep’s Night School, we’ll provide helpful tips on... The post Ep. 029: Night School: Avoiding Passive Aggressive Tenants appeared first on RentPrep.2014-05-0711 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 028: Night School: Creating a Contact Plan for TenantsOne of the downsides of being a landlord is the constant contact from tenants, from simple notification for maintenance to immediate emergencies. On this episode of RentPrep’s Night School, we’ll discuss some... The post Ep. 028: Night School: Creating a Contact Plan for Tenants appeared first on RentPrep.2014-05-0616 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 027: Night School: Landlord’s Duty to Guests and VisitorsMany landlords aren’t clear on their specific duty to guests and visitors to the rental property and what their responsibility and liability actually is. On this episode of RentPrep’s Night School,... The post Ep. 027: Night School: Landlord’s Duty to Guests and Visitors appeared first on RentPrep.2014-05-0611 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 025: Night School: Tenants and Gardens: Should Landlords Allow Them?When tenants expresses an interest in putting in a garden, landlords must carefully consider the pros and cons of granting permission. On this episode of RentPrep’s Night School, we’ll review whether or... The post Ep. 025: Night School: Tenants and Gardens: Should Landlords Allow Them? appeared first on RentPrep.2014-05-0208 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 023: Night School: Tips for Finding a Landlord Tenant AttorneyEven the best landlords sometimes can’t avoid legal action and require the services of a landlord tenant attorney On this episode of RentPrep’s Night School, we’ll review the situations where landlords... The post Ep. 023: Night School: Tips for Finding a Landlord Tenant Attorney appeared first on RentPrep.2014-04-3017 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 015: Night School: Marketing Your PropertyTo fill vacant rental units quickly, skilled landlords use a wide range of marketing techniques to make their property attractive to qualified tenants. On this episode of RentPrep’s Night School, we’ll... The post Ep. 015: Night School: Marketing Your Property appeared first on RentPrep.2014-04-1716 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 014: Night School: How to Get Rid of Unapproved RoommatesWhen an unapproved roommate is living in a rental property and is not listed on the lease agreement, it can lead to a range of problems for landlords. On this episode of RentPrep’s... The post Ep. 014: Night School: How to Get Rid of Unapproved Roommates appeared first on RentPrep.2014-04-1508 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 013: Night School: Should Landlords Use a Collection Agency?Most landlords will agree that one of the hardest parts of the job is collecting money from tenants who are reluctant to pay. On this episode of RentPrep’s Night School,... The post Ep. 013: Night School: Should Landlords Use a Collection Agency? appeared first on RentPrep.2014-04-1413 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 008: Night School: Creating Tenant Screening Procedures to Avoid DiscriminationDiscrimination during the tenant application process can get a landlord into all sorts of legal trouble, whether it’s intended or inadvertent. On this episode of RentPrep’s Night School, we’ll reveal... The post Ep. 008: Night School: Creating Tenant Screening Procedures to Avoid Discrimination appeared first on RentPrep.2014-04-0809 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 006: Night School: Verifying an Applicant’s Residence and EmploymentVerifying an applicant’s residence and employment is a huge part of the tenant application process, but it’s often easier said than done correctly. On this episode of RentPrep’s Night School,... The post Ep. 006: Night School: Verifying an Applicant’s Residence and Employment appeared first on RentPrep.2014-04-0411 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 004: Night School: How to Find the Best TenantsBad tenants can make a landlord’s life miserable, while good tenants are worth holding onto–but how does a landlord find the best tenants? On this episode of RentPrep’s Night School,... The post Ep. 004: Night School: How to Find the Best Tenants appeared first on RentPrep.2014-04-0214 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 003: Night School: What a Rental Application Should Look LikeIt’s all too easy for landlords to use a generic rental application that’s missing important components, leaving key information out of the application process. On this episode of RentPrep’s Night... The post Ep. 003: Night School: What a Rental Application Should Look Like appeared first on RentPrep.2014-04-0215 min
RentPrep For LandlordsEp. 001: Landlord University IntroductionEvery landlord can benefit from a boost in knowledge when it comes to real estate, from single property owners to seasoned investment professionals. On this episode of RentPrep’s Night School, we’ll discuss... The post Ep. 001: Landlord University Introduction appeared first on RentPrep.2014-03-2916 min
RentPrep For LandlordsHow to Be a Successful Landlord: An Interview With RentPrep CEO Stephen Michael WhiteEver wanted to be a fly on the wall, listening in to a conversation between an expert, and someone asking all the right questions about being a successful landlord? Well... The post How to Be a Successful Landlord: An Interview With RentPrep CEO Stephen Michael White appeared first on RentPrep.2014-02-2146 min