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The experience of being a landlord has never been more complicated... or more rewarding. Making sure that things go right with your investment is perfectly possible, giving you more money, additional time and less headaches when you learn from seasoned investors and industry professionals.
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Ep. 110 Always Include These in Your Lease
When you create a new lease, your new tenants may ask if you'll include items like washer/dryer and other appliances in your property. Rent Perfect President David Pickron shares why you should always include strong language in your lease regarding any items left in the home that aren't nailed down.
🏠 The Rent Perfect system helps investors become successful "lazy" landlords by managing efficiently with ease, starting with the initial application and background check, to leases and payment collection. Learn how to streamline your rental process at www.rentperfect.com.
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Nov 22, 2023
Ep 109 Why It's Important to Dig Through Your Renters' BS
With a reduction in what impacts credit bureau scores and the elimination of reporting evictions, how are you as a housing provider supposed to identify the right renter for your property? Rent Perfect President David Pickron shares why it's important to dig through the "BS" meaning the bank statements of your applicants, to get a full picture of their financial history and ability.
🏠 The Rent Perfect system helps investors become successful "lazy" landlords by managing efficiently with ease, starting with the initial application and background check, to leases and payment collection. Learn how to streamline your rental process at www.rentperfect.com.
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Nov 17, 2023
Ep. 108 Why Comparing Rental Portfolios is Wrong!
When it comes to your investing path, comparison is the thief of joy. Whether you have 1 or 100 units, you are part of the best industry. Rent Perfect President David Pickron shares why you should design and stick to an investing plan that works for you... and never compare yourself to the investor next to you. We invite you to follow Casey Franchini of Brick by Brick wealth on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/brickbybrickwealth/ for great resources and training on becoming a successful investor.
🏠 The Rent Perfect system helps investors become successful "lazy" landlords by managing efficiently with ease, starting with the initial application and background check, to leases and payment collection. Learn how to streamline your rental process at www.rentperfect.com.
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Nov 8, 2023
Ep. 107 Never Say This Word To Your Applicant
When it comes to your rental applicant criteria, using the word "ever" in relation to questions about evictions or criminal history is becoming a dangerous thing. Rent Perfect President David Pickron shares why you should eliminate "ever" from your vocabulary when it comes to qualifying potential tenants.
🏠 The Rent Perfect system helps investors become successful "lazy" landlords by managing efficiently with ease, starting with the initial application and background check, to leases and payment collection. Learn how to streamline your rental process at www.rentperfect.com.
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Oct 31, 2023
Ep. 106 Avoid These Tenant Backgrounds at All Cost
You know it's a good idea to require background checks on your potential tenants, but there are some types of backgrounds you must avoid at all costs. Rent Perfect President David Pickron shares two decades of experience when it comes to how you run background checks on your rental applicants. If you are ready, sign up for Rent Perfect to do your backgrounds at www.rentperfect.com
🏠 The Rent Perfect system helps investors become successful "lazy" landlords by managing efficiently with ease, starting with the initial application and background check, to leases and payment collection. Learn how to streamline your rental process at www.rentperfect.com.
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Oct 27, 2023
Ep. 105 The Nose Knows
Your senses can tell you a lot about what has gone on in your property. Rent Perfect President David Pickron provides guidance on how using your senses during a move-out inspection can tell you the hidden stories of property and help protect your investment.
🏠 The Rent Perfect system helps investors become successful "lazy" landlords by managing efficiently with ease, starting with the initial application and background check, to leases and payment collection. Learn how to streamline your rental process at www.rentperfect.com
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Oct 18, 2023
Ep. 104 Be on the Lookout for Squatters
Incidents of squatters are on the rise around the country, and may coming to your home soon. Rent Perfect President David Pickron provides insight on what to do if you find that squatters have occupied your property.
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Oct 10, 2023
Ep. 103 Beware of Fraud
We've all been victims of fraud one way or another... even if we don't know it. Rent Perfect President David Pickron shares six simple ways to help protect you from fraud. You can link here to freeze your credit with Experian: Experian Credit Freeze
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Sep 5, 2023
Ep. 102 Introducing VendorVIP
Rent Perfect President David Pickron launches a new way for housing providers to manage the vendors that access their properties. VendorVIP is a new way of creating, managing, hiring and sharing qualified, vetted vendors.
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Aug 22, 2023
Ep. 101 Landlord 101
Rent Perfect President David Pickron discusses some of the most basic principles that both old and new investors or landlords can use to build their investments.
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Jul 26, 2023
Ep. 100 Should Partners be 50/50?
Rent Perfect President David Pickron discusses the benefits of partnerships in business and why someone always needs to have the last say.
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Jul 18, 2023
Ep. 99 Are You Asking the Right Question?
Rent Perfect President David Pickron discusses the benefit of asking the right question when it comes to how you approach your investments of time and resources.
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Jun 16, 2023
Ep. 98 This One Mistake Could Ruin You as a Landlord
Does fear control your decision making as a landlord? Fear of not getting rent, fear of asking hard questions, and fear of denying an application are all real challenges you have to deal with (and overcome) if you want to be a successful landlord. Rent Perfect President David Pickron sits down to discuss ways to manage from a position of strength and take control of your property.
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Jun 7, 2023
Ep. 97 Should Unpaid Student Loans Impact Qualifying Tenants?
With student debt on the rise and the pause on paying back loans coming to an end in June 2023, it's critical for housing providers to be prepared for what comes next. Listen to Rent Perfect President share his insights into this soon to be challenging situation.
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May 19, 2023
Ep. 96 Landlords Get a Win in 9th Circuit Court
With the recent 9th Circuit Court Ruling regarding background screening rules in Seattle, landlords finally get a win when it comes to managing who is allowed to be in their properties. Rent Perfect President David Pickron and General Counsel Denny Dobbins discuss how this ruling is a great thing for landlords.
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May 2, 2023
Ep. 95 Onboarding Tenants in Less Than a Minute
Imagine having every interaction you have with your tenants being able to be completed in under one minute. Rent Perfect's tenant management system allows this and so much more. Join Rent Perfect President David Pickron as he lays out this revolutionary approach to managing your tenants.
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Apr 11, 2023
Ep. 94 Renter Bill of Rights - Principle Five
Covering Principle Five of the White House Blueprint for the Renters Bill of Rights, Rent Perfect President David Pickron and General Counsel Denny Dobbins discuss how this blueprint can and will affect landlords today and in the future. You can download a copy of this new document here https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content... 🏠 The Rent Perfect system helps investors become successful "lazy" landlords by managing efficiently with ease, starting with the initial application and background check, to leases and payment collection. Learn more by visiting www.rentperfect.com
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Apr 4, 2023
Ep. 93 Renter Bill of Rights - Principle Four
Covering Principle Four of the White House Blueprint for the Renters Bill of Rights, Rent Perfect President David Pickron and General Counsel Denny Dobbins discuss how this blueprint can and will affect landlords today and in the future. You can download a copy of this new document here https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content... 🏠 The Rent Perfect system helps investors become successful "lazy" landlords by managing efficiently with ease, starting with the initial application and background check, to leases and payment collection. Learn more by visiting www.rentperfect.com
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Mar 29, 2023
Ep. 92 Your Guide to the Renter's Bill of Rights Part 3
Covering Principle Three of the White House Blueprint for the Renters Bill of Rights, Rent Perfect President David Pickron and General Counsel Denny Dobbins discuss how this blueprint can and will affect landlords today and in the future.
You can download a copy of this new document here https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content...
🏠 The Rent Perfect system helps investors become successful "lazy" landlords by managing efficiently with ease, starting with the initial application and background check, to leases and payment collection. Learn more by visiting www.rentperfect.com
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Mar 20, 2023
Ep. 91 Your Guide to the Renter's Bill of Rights Part 2
Covering Principle Two of the White House Blueprint for the Renters Bill of Rights, Rent Perfect President David Pickron and General Counsel Denny Dobbins discuss how this blueprint can and will affect landlords today and in the future.
You can download a copy of this new document here https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content...
🏠 The Rent Perfect system helps investors become successful "lazy" landlords by managing efficiently with ease, starting with the initial application and background check, to leases and payment collection. Learn more by visiting www.rentperfect.com
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Mar 2, 2023
Ep. 90 Your Guide to the Renter's Bill of Rights
With the recent introduction of the White House Blueprint for the Renters Bill of Rights landlords have been dealt a whole new challenge. Rent Perfect President David Pickron and General Counsel Denny Dobbins sit down to discuss how this blueprint can and will affect landlords today and in the future. You can download a copy of this new document here https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/White-House-Blueprint-for-a-Renters-Bill-of-Rights-1.pdf
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Feb 23, 2023
Ep. 89 Was Your Property Used for Drugs?
Drug manufacturing or use on your property can be costly both in terms of rehabbing the property and lost revenue; and the worst part is you may not know it ever took place there. David Pickron and Denny Dobbins discuss the things to look for when you visit your property to determine if illegal drug activity has been present.
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Feb 3, 2023
Ep. 88 Immigration and Housing: What you need to know (part 1)
With an ever increasing influx of immigrants pouring into the United States, there is a pressure being applied to the rental housing market like never before. As a property owner, you may encounter a time when you have immigrants that want to rent your property and you just aren't sure what to do. David Pickron and Rent Perfect General Counsel Denny Dobbins sit down to talk about what you need to know in regard to the rules surrounding this unique situation.
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Jan 20, 2023
Ep. 87 The #1 Rule When Taking Applications
A landlord looking for a tenant loves to see multiple people interested in their property. It's critical to follow this one rule when you have an application come in for your vacant property. Rent Perfect President David Pickron explains what to do to keep out of trouble when you start accepting applications.
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Jan 6, 2023
Ep. 86 Finding the Right Tenant is Worth the Wait
As a landlord, patience may be your most valuable trait in on-boarding the proper tenant. Rather than jumping at the first tenant applicant, exercise patience when determining who will be your best " business partner" for the next 5 years. Rent Perfect President David Pickron shares some long-term wisdom from his career as a landlord and private investigator.
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Dec 30, 2022
Ep. 85 2022- A Year in Review
2022 presented us some new and some old challenges. Rent Perfect President David Pickron reviews some of the most listened to episodes and recaps some of our most relevant training throughout the year.
Being Quiet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csiIURJwJdA&t=39s
Trigger Phrases https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RE1H4I9bGQ&t=8s
No Smoking Policy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAK6BvbBXys&t=632s
Being a Landlord P.I. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sgk7yzB7xJQ
Section 8 Housing Pt. 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U47pGxqNysw
Section 8 Housing Pt. 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwxYRbQ8z4I&t=111s
Tenants and Guns https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gflqz1c4rSY&t=5s
Prepaid Rent https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sU2YFe2CPkI
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Dec 13, 2022
Ep. 84 Is Your NSF Policy Protecting You?
In a down economy you are more likely to come up against a tenant whose check doesn't clear due to insufficient funds. Do you have a plan for when this happens? Rent Perfect President David Pickron shares some key insights on what he had to due recently when he received his first insufficient funds notice, ever.
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Nov 30, 2022
Ep. 83 Being Quiet Helps You Avoid This Major Mistake
When it comes to what you say regarding pretty much anything to your tenant, a good rule of thumb is to not share any more than is necessary. Raising rent? You don't owe the tenant an explanation. Changing a policy? Again, you don't owe them anything other than proper notice. Listen as David shares a story about how an owner shared too much regarding an upcoming raise in rent and how that is likely going to cost the owner in the long run.
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Nov 9, 2022
Ep. 82 Down Market? Introducing the Partial Security Deposit.
With rents on the rise, security deposits are rising too, causing many renters to be short on available cash to secure the required security deposit. Taking a partial security deposit can be tricky. David Pickron discusses why you need to tread lightly when accepting partial security deposits.
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Oct 28, 2022
Ep. 81 Tenant On-Boarding Behavior Can Be A Telltale Sign
Every landlord should act like a private investigator, and that starts by observing applicant behavior during the showing and on-boarding process. If an applicant is afraid to answer questions or provide even the most basic documentation then you should have questions.
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Oct 21, 2022
Ep. 80 Statistics Show Tenant Criminal History Affects Ability to Pay Rent
There is a direct correlation between a tenant applicants criminal history and their credit scores, which ultimately affects their ability to pay rent. If government takes away your ability to view the applicants criminal background, you are losing a powerful tool in finding and approving the right "business partner" to occupy your rental property.
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Oct 6, 2022
Ep. 79 Inflation Resistant Investing? Try Short-Term Rentals
When the economy flattens or enters a downturn, you have to ask if short-term rental properties are still a good investment. Rent Perfect President David Pickron and Scot Aubrey talk the strategy behind buying short-term rental properties and why the $10K Vacay is helping that market grow.
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Sep 29, 2022
Ep. 78 The Right Tenant "Partnership" Makes Managing Easy
Viewing your tenants as a business partner immediately changes the relationship you have with them. By following the items outlined in this episode of the Rent Perfect podcast you can take your current and future tenants from a relationship to a partnership.
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Sep 20, 2022
Ep. 77 Stop and Listen Closely Before Accepting Prepaid Rent
Sometimes tenants have fallen into hard times; they have the money to pay the rent, but don't qualify for your property. If they offer to pre-pay the rent, you need to follow the steps discussed during this episode of the Rent Perfect podcast.
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Sep 13, 2022
Ep. 76 Covid Killed Evictions But Now They Are Highly Contagious
With evictions returning to pre-Covid numbers, landlords are utilizing eviction records again in qualifying tenants. While credit and criminal records are important, how a tenant have taken care of a past property is the strongest indicator of how they will treat your property. Always include eviction checks where they are available to get the best possible look at your future tenants.
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Aug 30, 2022
Ep. 75 Is Your Applicant Hiding Behind an Alias?
Critical to being a successful landlord is knowing exactly who is applying as a tenant for your property. Rent Perfect President David Pickron discusses why having an investigative background check, including all known aliases, is so important when onboarding a new tenant.
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Aug 18, 2022
Ep. 74 Does Your “No Smoking” Clause Include Vaping?
Add this smoking policy to protect your property. One of the quickest ways a property can be devalued happens when a tenant or guest smokes or does other things in/on your property that create obnoxious odors. David and Scot discuss what steps you can take with your lease to help ensure your property maintains it's value and decreases the potential for your tenant to destroy your property.
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Aug 4, 2022
Ep. 73 New requirement for Adverse Action Notices from CPFB
As a landlord, one of the most important processes you need to be familiar with is issuing adverse action notices to applicants that did not qualify for your property. David Pickron and Denny Dobbins discuss the necessity for these notices and how they ultimately protect you.
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Jul 26, 2022
Ep. 72 Are a Tenant's Guns Your Liability?
Questions abound regarding landlords and their ability to ban guns from their rental properties, and also what their liability is if their tenant improperly uses a gun on their property. David discusses this and more with Rent Perfect Legal Counsel Denny Dobbins.
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Jul 19, 2022
Ep. 71 Should You Still be Investing in an Unstable Market?
Today's investors are questioning now more than ever whether they should invest... and if they should invest, in what? Rent Perfect President David Pickron discusses why he is always thinking like an investor and how that can help you in these challenging times.
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Jul 18, 2022
Ep. 70 ADA, FHA, Assistive Animal, and Reasonable Accommodation clearly explained.
Understanding the law surrounding support and assistive animals is crucial when being an effective and law abiding landlord. David Pickron and Mark Zinman, attorney with Zona Law, discuss some of the specifics you must adhere to when it comes to these situations.
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Jun 24, 2022
Ep. 69 Investing In Notes May Be The Answer In A Challenging Economy
Sometimes investors have to look outside the "normal" investing channels to generate their desired income. David and investor/lender Tom Chase discuss some of the options investors have when it comes to using notes and how you can integrate this opportunity into your portfolio.
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Jun 17, 2022
Ep. 68 Will Your Tenants Job Survive a Down Market?
During tenuous times, it is critical to look at all aspects of your tenants application, especially the type of their employment. Some jobs are more recession/pandemic proof than others and that can directly impact your ability to get paid rent. David and Scot discuss some of the best jobs you'd love to see on a tenants application.
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Jun 9, 2022
Ep. 67 Part 2 Should You Consider Section 8 in a Down Economy?
Contrary to popular opinion, Section 8 housing is not just for "other" landlords. David Pickron and guest Jake Beeson discuss in detail some of the nuances surrounding Section 8 housing and how it can add value and consistency to your portfolio. Stay tuned for part two coming soon.
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Jun 1, 2022
Ep. 70 ADA, FHA, Assistive Animal, and Reasonable Accommodation clearly explained.
Understanding the law surrounding support and assistive animals is crucial when being an effective and law abiding landlord. David Pickron and Mark Zinman, attorney with Zona Law, discuss some of the specifics you must adhere to when it comes to these situations.
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May 31, 2022
Ep. 67 Part 1 Should You Consider Section 8 in a Down Economy?
Contrary to popular opinion, Section 8 housing is not just for "other" landlords. David Pickron and guest Jake Beeson discuss in detail some of the nuances surrounding Section 8 housing and how it can add value and consistency to your portfolio. Stay tuned for part two coming soon.
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May 17, 2022
Ep. 66 Why You Just Might Need a Landlord Coach
There have always been two ways to manage properties: Buy property and 1) manage it yourself, or 2) have a property manager manage it for you. There is now a third option, manage it yourself with the support of a professional landlord coach. This is the best of both worlds and will help you learn the tips and tricks that would have taken you years otherwise. Learn more about our guest Casey Franchini at her website https://brickbybrickwealth.com/
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May 5, 2022
Ep. 65 Protecting Yourself From Fraud is This Easy
Statistically fraud is on the rise and landlords, whose information is all over the web and on legal documents, are not immune from its effects. Knowing ways to protect yourself and your information is critical in avoiding this growing epidemic. To learn more about freezing your credit, please visit here: https://www.experian.com/freeze/center.html
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Apr 28, 2022
Ep. 64 The Power Behind a Month to Month Lease
At the end of a lease with your tenant you have a couple of options to consider. David and Scot visit with Heather as she nears the end of the first lease she ever signed with a tenant. Listen and learn to discover what might be the best option for you.
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Apr 20, 2022
Ep. 63 Why Screening Tenants Must Be Nationwide
In a country where people are constantly on the move, requiring a nationwide background search is critical to knowing who is in your rental property. Now more than ever you need to utilize a "Private Investigator" when it comes to managing your properties.
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Apr 7, 2022
Ep. 62 Why You Should Be a Landlord P.I.
As a landlord you are required to act like a professional private investigator to make the best decision regarding who has access to your properties. Understanding overall criminal statistics and recidivism rates and how they can impact your investment makes you a better landlord.
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Mar 29, 2022
Ep. 61 Only A Landlord's Child Knows This Secret
Generational Investment Education is critical in building passing on the hard earned knowledge you have as a landlord/investor. David Pickron welcomes his daughter Presley to the podcast to discuss what lessons she has learned from her investor family and how she is turning that into her own secondary income.
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Mar 17, 2022
Ep. 60 This One Thing Makes Being a Landlord Easy
The onboarding process can be tedious, making you prone to committing mistakes. Rent Perfect President David Pickron explains why Rent Perfect was created and how it benefits everyone from the newest to the most seasoned landlord.
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Mar 11, 2022
Ep. 59 Unlock this Power Through Associations
Being a landlord can often feel like a lonely endeavor. Local and national organizations like NARPM (National Association of Residential Property Managers) helps landlords gather together in a united voice to protect this industry. David Pickron sits down with Anne McCawley and Mark Brower to dicsuss how being part of an association can make you a more powerful landlord.
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Feb 18, 2022
Ep. 58 Buying With Your Tenant in Mind Leads to Larger Returns
Changing market conditions force investors and landlords to get creative in their acquisitions. Rent Perfect President David Pickron teaches why it is becoming important to purchase property with a specific type of tenant in mind.
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Feb 3, 2022
Ep. 57 When one applicant can be a threat to your property.
As rents continue to rise we are seeing an increase in multiple individuals applying to be on the same lease. Rent Perfect's David Pickron provides expert guidance on how to navigate this situation, especially when one applicant doesn't meet your rental criteria.
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Jan 14, 2022
Ep. 56 These 5 Phrases Should Trigger Every Landlord
Just like the rest of the world, landlords have a set of words or phrases that should make them pay more attention to what their tenant applicants are saying. Rent Perfect's David Pickron and Scot Aubrey sit down to discuss what to listen for and how to follow up when one of these phrases is said.
Rent Perfect helps landlords onboard tenants with ease from the initial background check to leasing and payment collection. You can learn more by visiting www.rentperfect.com or calling 1-877-922-2547.
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Jan 5, 2022
Ep. 55 Can You Remember Your Properties Condition When the Lease Started?
For many landlords the tedious and painful process of having a tenant move out can be solved with the use of Rent Perfect's MIMO system. MIMO (Move-In, Move-Out) is the simplest way to have the tenant document the property at time of move-in, complete with pictures, and for the landlord to document it at time of move-out. Being able to easily compare the properties condition helps both parties in resolving the inevitable questions that arise after the move-out.
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Dec 28, 2021
Ep. 54 Never Missing Rent Again is Easier Than You Think
The greatest day for every landlord is the day the rent gets paid. With Rent Perfect's Rent Pay system, every landlord is guaranteed to have to at least 12 great days a year. Rent Perfect's own David Pickron shares that with RentPay, not only has he not missed receiving a payment, he hasn't even had a late payment. Find out more about RentPay here: https://www.rentperfect.com/rentpay.php
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Dec 10, 2021
Ep. 53 You Won't Believe How Much $$$ a Short-Term Rental Can Generate
Landlords everywhere have been converting their long-term rentals into short-term rentals because the returns are so amazing. Join Rent Perfect President David Pickron to learn why, how, and when you might consider getting into the short-term renal game.
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Dec 1, 2021
Ep. 52 Who knows your property better than you? (Hint: No one)
Our industry is made up of individual investors, each with their own unique portfolio, goals and ways of managing. Although it would be nice if there were "one size fits all" solutions, that is rarely the case. As you analyze the goals you have for your property, your experience and knowledge of your properties makes you a uniquely qualified expert.
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Nov 9, 2021
Ep. 51 Landlords Can Be Real Tools (It's Not What You Think)
If you compared your personality and management style to a tool, what would you be? Rent Perfect President David Pickron compares management styles to different types of tools and explains the pros and cons of each. Regardless of what type you are, it's critical to be aware of how your style affects your current and future tenants.
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Nov 2, 2021
Ep. 50 Celebrating our 50th Episode by Introducing the Rent Perfect Team
We would never have gotten past episode one if it weren't for our amazing team of investigators. Rent Perfect President David Pickron sits down with members of the team and learns why we love our clients and why our clients love the team we work with everyday.
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Oct 5, 2021
Ep. 49 3 Key Questions to Ask When Showing a Property
When you have the opportunity to show your property to a potential tenant, find a way to naturally weave the three informative questions from this episode into the conversation. Their answers will help determine whether they are a good fit for your property.
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Oct 4, 2021
Ep. 48 Having a Detailed Rental Criteria Protects You
Every landlord should prepare and lean on a solid criteria in order to protect their investment. Host David Pickron explains how a detailed criteria can help you in selecting the right tenant as well as be the "bad guy" when a tenant doesn't qualify.
Check out out sample criteria here!
https://www.rentperfect.com/downloadables/sample_rental_criteria.pdf
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Sep 23, 2021
Ep. 47 How to get your rent on-time, every time.
Stop chasing your tenant(s) down every month to get your rent payment. Host David Pickron discusses how to collect rent each month directly to your bank account, without hassle.
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Sep 22, 2021
Ep. 46 First Time Landlord... One month later (Update)
Rent Perfect VP Heather Johnson sits down to discuss on-boarding her first tenant and the ups and downs from the first month of being a new landlord, with host David Pickron.
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Sep 8, 2021
Ep. 45 Top Landlords Become Master’s of Zillow
Landlords and Tenants everywhere are turning to Zillow as their resource for finding their next home. Host David Pickron teaches some of the tools and techniques to use in order to become a Master of Zillow.
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Aug 26, 2021
Ep. 44 Put Being a Landlord On Cruise Control.
Host David Pickron sits down with Scot Aubrey to discuss the type of investor you want to be, and what to invest in.
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Aug 11, 2021
Ep. 43 Tenant Broke Lease? Here's What's Next.
Host David Pickron sits down with Attorney Mark Zinman to discuss the proper steps to take when a tenant has broken their lease agreement.
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Aug 3, 2021
Ep. 42 Five Important Steps To Prepare For The End Of The Eviction Moratorium
The CDC has extended the Eviction Moratorium to the end of July, 2021. Host David Pickron sits down with Attorney Mark Zinman to discuss 5 important topics on how to be ready once the moratorium ends.
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Jul 28, 2021
Ep. 41 How to avoid being the "bad" landlord.
Dave Pickron and Scot Aubrey discuss how to identify the "victim mentality" tenant. Learn how to spot the signs early to avoid being the tenant's next "terrible landlord".
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Jul 13, 2021
Ep. 40 Important insight from a nervous first-time landlord
Being a first-time landlord can be a bit unsettling as you are in unknown territory. David Pickron sits down with Rent Perfect's own Heather Johnson to discuss her entry into being a first-time landlord and learns about how she has used the Rent Perfect tools to make it a little less scary.
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Jun 25, 2021
Ep. 38 Landlords are asking “Is it time to sell?”
Rent Perfect President David Pickron teaches landlords nationwide to consider three important items before they decide if it’s time to sell.
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Jun 25, 2021
Ep. 39 Preparing For the End of the Eviction Moratorium
The recent announcement of the eviction moratorium ending July 31, 2021 has landlords scrambling to be prepared for what's next. Rent Perfect President David Pickron discusses what our industry should be doing to prepare for the next steps in this evolving environment.
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Jun 8, 2021
Ep. 37 Nosy Neighbors Should Be a Landlord's Best Friend
As a landlord, having more eyes and ears looking out for your property can only help protect its value. Rent Perfect President David Pickron teaches you why knowing the neighbors of your rental properties gives you the upper hand in better managing and protecting your asset.
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May 25, 2021
Ep. 36 How Landlords Can Beat Government Regulations
More and more, all levels of government are taking away the tools that landlords have depended on for years to help find the right tenant for their property. Host David Pickron gives landlords some valuable takeaways in their effort to Rent Perfect, including the one tool that will help you find the right tenant and business partner in today's overly regulated market.
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May 17, 2021
Ep. 35 How to properly position yourself as a landlord to ride the investment wave
Being a successful investor requires more than luck; understanding and anticipating investing waves is the key to positioning yourself for success. Learn about positioning yourself to be ready to move quickly when the time is right.
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May 4, 2021
Ep. 34 Why Finding a Tenant That Loves Your Property is Critical to Landlord Success
Being a successful landlord is more about managing your tenants than it is about managing your property. David Pickron and Scot Aubrey talk fishing and how it applies to finding a tenant that will love your property as much as you do.
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Apr 16, 2021
Ep. 33 There's More Joy in Being a Landlord, Than Just Collecting the Rent.
Host David Pickron sits down with Tim Abner from National REIA to talk mentorship, flexibility, alternative investments, and why doing the right thing for your tenants, especially in challenging times, can pay dividends in the future. It's not just about collecting the rent every month, it's also about being a good person and landlord.
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Apr 6, 2021
Ep. 32 Will you be ready when the eviction moratorium ends? Expert landlord tips for what’s next.
The current tenant/landlord climate feels like a good old-fashioned game of musical chairs. As we anticipate the end of the CoVid caused eviction moratorium, it's critical for landlords to know and prepare for what is next. Our expert hosts discuss the three buckets types of current tenants and how to work with each distinct group to protect your asset and your bottom line.
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Mar 31, 2021
Ep. 31 Teaching the Benefits of Investing to the Next Generation
Teaching the benefits of money management and investing to our children is a priority. Rent Perfect has teamed up with BusyKid, an app for families that helps parents teach their children how to earn, save, spend, and share. Host David Pickron sits down with Gary Woods from BusyKid to discuss this exciting opportunity.
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Mar 2, 2021
Ep. 30 Is the eviction moratorium almost over?
Host David Pickron and Attorney Mark Zinman discuss recent court rulings that may finally signal “the beginning of the end” for the almost year long eviction moratorium.
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Feb 25, 2021
Ep. 29 Three Tips to Keep You Out of Landlord Rehab
In order to avoid the headaches that afflict many landlords, follow these valuable tips provided by Rent Perfect President David Pickron. Assemble your dream team, have a rental criteria and remember why you decided to become a landlord in the first place.
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Feb 19, 2021
Ep. 28 I'm ready to become a landlord... now what?
Making the leap to becoming a first-time landlord takes a lot of courage. Listen in as David Pickron talks through the vital steps of helping Rent Perfect's Heather Johnson recognize her dream of becoming a landlord for the first time.
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Feb 10, 2021
Ep. 27 Meet Your New Protected Class
As governments look for ways to take care of societal problems, they are taking more and more power from landlords. The latest changes in Louisville, KY have created new protected classes, including protecting those with criminal histories. Landlords need to understand how this might affect their properties and how to keep it from happening in their cities.
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Jan 21, 2021
Ep. 26 Solutions for Landlords in 2021
The policies regarding rental housing in some of the more liberal cities can be a powerful predictor of future policies in all cities. Host David Pickron discusses the importance of protecting the future of landlord's by learning from the past.
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Nov 13, 2020
Ep. 25 How Legalized Marijuana Affects Your Rental Properties
Host David Pickron discusses the impact of legalized recreational marijuana use in rental properties with Attorney Mark Zinman. It's critical to remember that this is your property, and your policies are what will protect you from abuse by your tenants.
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Oct 30, 2020
Ep. 24 Should Landlords Consider Accepting Government Assisted Housing Vouchers?
Accomplished Property Manager Jake Beeson sits down with David to discuss the pros and cons of opening rental property to Section 8 housing choice voucher holders. Learn why low-income housing doesn't deserve a negative reputation and how having reliable rental income assistance from the government can be a positive move for landlords.
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Oct 15, 2020
Ep. 23 Why Every Landlord Should Have a Skip Trace Expert
When a tenant skips out on you, you can send them to collections, but you have to find them first. Guest Don Darnell with US Collections West explains how proper collections and utilizing the art of skip tracing, beginning with clauses in your lease, can help you get more of the money you are owed.
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Sep 21, 2020
Ep. 22 Rental Property Inspections are Key in Protecting Your Investment
Rent Perfect's very own Heather Johnson and David Pickron discuss why doing monthly inspections on your rental properties is more important than ever. Timely tips on what to look for will help you be a better landlord and protect your investment.
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Sep 21, 2020
Ep. 21 Cant' Evict? Why Sending a Non-Paying Tenant to Collections Can Save Your Investment
Host David Pickron discusses how during a time of no evictions, collections can be your ultimate solution. Guest Don Darnell from US Collections West adds his professional expertise an insight to this timely conversation.
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Aug 18, 2020
Ep. 20 How a REIA Can Push Your Investing into Hyperdrive
Host David Pickron and Alan Langston, President of AZREIA, discuss the importance of having your local REIA as part of your investing "team." Alan explains how your local REIA can be a University for Learning the in's and outs of investing in properties and why having a well thought out plan can help take your investments to the next level.
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Jul 13, 2020
Ep. 19 Rent Perfect introduces a new way to manage your vendor relationships. w/ Scot Aubrey and David Pickron
Rental expert David Pickron explains why your vendor relationships are critical to your success and explains how Rent Perfect is developing a new system that helps you easily manage vendor work orders.
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Jul 6, 2020
Ep. 18 Why having a strategy as a new landlord is critical to your success. w/ Scot Aubrey and David Pickron
Identifying the strategy you want to use as a landlord is the critical first step to becoming a landlord. Rental expert David Pickron discusses several strategies that new investors/landlords can use to step into the landlord game.
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May 13, 2020
Ep. 17 Resolving Tenant Conflicts in Five Easy Steps w/ Scot Aubrey
Any landlord will tell you that no matter the tenant, there will always be some type of conflict. David Pickron and guest Scot Aubrey discuss how using the "LEARN" acronym is an easy and effective way to defuse even the most tense situations.
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Apr 20, 2020
Ep. 16 Why Requiring Renter's Insurance is a Pro Landlord Move w/ Scott Urry
Every landlord understand the importance of having insurance on their investments, but many miss the mark by not requiring their tenants to have a Renters Insurance policy as well. Insurance veteran Scott Urry takes you through the ins-and-outs of renters insurance and why it is a must have.
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Apr 16, 2020
Ep. 15 Marketing Your Property: How Words and Pictures Set You Apart w/ Scot Aubrey
With so many properties on the market, how do you make yours stand out? Marketing Professional Scot Aubrey and host David Pickron share some of their hard-earned insights on how to make both a physical and emotional connection with your potential tenants.
Rent Perfect helps landlords onboard tenants with ease from the initial background check to leasing and payment collection. You can learn more by visiting www.rentperfect.com or calling 1-877-922-2547.
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Apr 6, 2020
Ep. 14 The Importance of "Buying Right" w/ Derek Cook
So many investors use all the right tools once they have purchased a property but often dismiss the importance of "buying right." Longtime, high-volume investor Derek Cook sits down with David to discuss the 5 key components that most investors overlook when purchasing an investment property and why they are costing you so much money.
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Mar 30, 2020
Ep. 13 Tips on Being a Cook County Compliant Landlord w/ Heather Johnson
Host David Pickron joins with Heather Johnson from Rent Perfect to educate landlords on being compliant with the latest changes to tenant backgrounds in Cook County, Illinois. Learn how Rent Perfect has designed a system that will keep you compliant and still give you the best tenant screening available.
Rent Perfect helps landlords onboard tenants with ease from the initial background check to leasing and payment collection. You can learn more by visiting www.rentperfect.com or calling 1-877-922-2547.
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Mar 23, 2020
Ep. 12 How does a crisis affect your investment property? w/ Anne McCawley
Longtime property manager and seasoned housing provider Anne McCawley discusses how to manage your properties in a time of crisis. Especially relevant with today's Covid-19 pandemic, Anne gives great insight on how to plan for and maneuver through these challenging times.
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Mar 16, 2020
Ep. 11 Ever Wonder What an Applicant Thinks About Rent Perfect? w/ Desiree Garcia
Rental Applicant Desirae Garcia shares her real-life experience using the Rent Perfect App to apply for her rental. Find out why making the process simple, intuitive, and entirely available on your mobile device impressed this applicant who knows a thing or two about real estate software.
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Mar 9, 2020
Ep. 10 Streamlining your rental application process w/ Heather Johnson
The rental application process should be so much more than a “necessary evil.” Done properly, this process can protect you and let you take better control of your time. Tenant on-boarding expert Heather Johnson and David discuss ways in which to streamline your applications and free up your time.
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Mar 2, 2020
Ep. 9 Don't overlook the transitions at move-in/move-out w/Denny Dobbins
Having a defined and documented move-in/move-out process is one of the easiest ways for you to protect your investment. By documenting the condition of the property with pictures, video and written agreements, both parties can get exactly what they deserve at the end of a lease.
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Feb 24, 2020
Ep. 8 Three Questions to Ask Yourself When Managing Your Property w/ Jake Beeson
The idea of being a housing provider and managing your property sounds exciting. Professional Property Manager Jake Beeson goes over the three main questions you must consider before deciding to manage your own property... and they most likely aren't what you were thinking.
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Feb 20, 2020
Ep. 7 Service and Assistive Animals: How to Comply with Fair Housing w/ Matt Koglmeier
Fair Housing requirements in relation to service and assistive animals create a lot of questions for landlords. Attorney Matt Koglmeier helps you understand the importance of engaging in the interactive process with your tenants and guides you on what you should and should not ask when it comes to animals in/on your property.
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Feb 10, 2020
Ep. 6 Why You Need to Know The Green Factors w/ Denny Dobbins
Understanding how the green factors affect you as a landlord is critical in protecting your investment. Find out why having a clear, consistent criteria and providing an individualized assessment for each applicant gives you the vital protection you need to expertly manage your properties.
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Feb 3, 2020
Ep. 5 What do you do with unauthorized occupants? w/ Scott Williams
Unauthorized occupants can create uncomfortable situations for you. Scott Williams explains how acting like a "movie director" can help you discover what is really going on at your property... and gives you the ability to manage with power
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Jan 29, 2020
RP City Series: Seattle - Legal Updates for Landlords
Seattle enacted new ordinances in 2019 that were targeted at landlords and rental properties. David Pickron and Rent Perfect Legal Counsel, Denny Dobbins look at the impact of those ordinances one year later.
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Jan 29, 2020
RP City Series: Minneapolis - Legal Updates for Landlords
David Pickron and Rent Perfect Legal Counsel, Denny Dobbins discuss these changes and some of their unintended consequences.
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Jan 29, 2020
RP City Series: Kansas City - Legal Updates for Landlords
David Pickron and Rent Perfect Legal Counsel, Denny Dobbins discuss these changes and some of their unintended consequences.
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Jan 23, 2020
RP City Series: Chicago - Legal Updates for Landlords
New 2020 Cook County ordinances are affecting area landlords in a real way. David Pickron sits down with Rent Perfect Legal Counsel, Denny Dobbins, to analyze these recent changes and their potential impact on landlords and investors.
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Jan 17, 2020
Ep 4. Short-Term Rentals: A Boost to Your Portfolio w/ Stephanie Pickron
With the increase of short-term rentals, property owners are finding new and creative ways to be landlords. David and Stephanie Pickron discuss how they have turned to this new type of investing to expand their portfolio and share some of their hard-earned knowledge on how to attract renters and keep them coming back year after year.
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Jan 8, 2020
Ep 3. A Powerful Lease is a Landlord's Best Friend w/ Mark Zinman
Rather than view the lease as a "throw away" part of being a landlord, Real Estate Attorney Mark Zinman teaches us why this is the most important part of any rental transaction. Discover legal ways to let the lease documents be the "bad guy," give you the power, and let you enjoy the fruits of your investment.
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Dec 27, 2019
Ep 2. There's a Science to Selecting Tenants w/ Jake Beeson
Being a landlord consists of so much more than just owning property. The first step to success comes when you put the right person into the property. Professional property manager Jake Beeson joins host David Pickron to share hard-earned wisdom in what to look for in your potential tenant (and it’s not what you might think).
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Dec 18, 2019
Ep 1. Uncomplicating the Landlord Experience w/ David Pickron and Heather Johnson
The experience of being a landlord has never been more complicated... or more rewarding. Making sure that things go right with your investment is perfectly possible, giving you more money, additional time and less headaches when you learn from seasoned investors and industry professionals.
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