Your Landlord Resource Podcast
Episodes
125 episodes
When Your Tenant's Kid Turns 18
Most landlords don't think twice when a teenager has been living in their rental for years. But the moment that kid turns 18, something quietly shifts — and if you're not paying attention, it can cost you.In this Shorty episode of the Yo...
Shop Talk: The Importance of Rental Property Photos
Most landlords know they need photos to market a vacant rental. But if that's the only time your camera comes out, you're leaving serious money — and legal protection — on the table.In this episode of the Your Landlord Resource Podcast, ...
Landlord Systems: The Unit Binder
Running rental properties efficiently often comes down to having the right systems in place. In this episode, Kevin and I walk through a very effective landlord system we’ve created for our rentals — our unit binder.A unit bind...
Improve Your Landlord Customer Service
Owning rental property isn’t just about collecting rent — it’s about running a service-based business. And whether landlords realize it or not, their tenants are customers. The way you communicate, handle maintenance, and manage the living expe...
Our 5 Spring Maintenance Tips
Spring is the perfect time for landlords to take a close look at their rental properties after months of winter weather. Wind, rain, snow, and temperature swings can cause hidden damage that many owners won’t notice until problems become expens...
Our Experience with Roommate Abuse Claims
Domestic abuse protections in rental housing are something most landlords hope they never have to deal with. Unfortunately, situations involving harassment, intimidation, or safety concerns can arise unexpectedly, and when they do, landlords mu...
Roommate Tenants and Why We Don’t Prefer Them
At first glance, renting to roommates seems like a great idea for landlords. Two tenants splitting the rent should make larger units easier to fill and potentially increase your rental income.But after years of managing rental properties...
What Experienced Landlords Wish They Knew at the Beginning
Becoming a landlord often happens by accident. Maybe you inherited a property or moved and decided to rent instead of sell. But what many new landlords quickly discover is that rental property ownership isn’t just about collecting rent — it’s a...
Why We Installed Smart Locks (And Would Do It Again)
After years of managing rental property doors the traditional way—with keys, lockboxes, and coordinating access with contractors—Kevin and I decided it was finally time to try something different. In this episode of the Your Landlord Resourc...
Top Podcast Wins – What Episodes Our Listeners Love
Kevin and I thought it was time to let our listeners do the talking. In this episode, we count down the Top 5 Most-Listened-To Episodes — the ones you keep coming back to — and break down why they resonated so strongly with self-managing landlo...
Charging Tenants a Flat Utility Fee
Managing utilities in rental properties has become increasingly challenging for small landlords. In this shorty episode of the Your Landlord Resource Podcast, we discuss a strategy many landlords are beginning to implement: charging te...
Reflect, Reset, and Re-Engage
Ever feel like you're running a marathon but you can't remember why you started running in the first place?That was our entire 2025. Between two destination weddings, a home renovation that went 300% over budget (with roofers literally f...
Why Renters Are Moving Less
In this episode we’re discussing why renters are moving less than at any point in the last 40 years, and whether you manage one unit or ten, this affects your strategy, revenue, and renewals in a big way. So, Kevin and I are unpacking wh...
Should You Self-Manage Your Rentals?
Managing rental properties comes with a big decision: should you handle everything yourself or hire a property manager?In this episode, Stacie Casella and Kevin Kilroy share the real pros and cons of self-managing versus outsourcing — fr...
Stop Guessing, Start Budgeting
Stop Guessing, Smart Budgeting — it’s time to take control of your rental property finances.In this week’s episode of Your Landlord Resource Podcast, we share smart budgeting tips for rental property owners that tu...
Landlord Video Camera Do's and Don'ts
In this week’s episode of Your Landlord Resource Podcast, Kevin and I dive into one of the most common modern-day questions—can landlords legally install video cameras at their rental properties?We break down the legal guideline...
Fall Maintenance Recap
Fall is here, and that means it’s time for landlords to get ahead of seasonal maintenance and tenant communication before winter sets in. In this shorty episode of Your Landlord Resource Podcast, I’m sharing a quick checklist to help y...
Fair Housing: Navigating Reasonable Accommodation Requests
As landlords, one of the most important and sometimes confusing, responsibilities we face is handling reasonable accommodation requests from tenants. These requests, protected under the Fair Housing Act, ensure tenants with disabi...
Best Practices for Denying Rental Applications
As self-managing landlords, one of the toughest parts of the rental process is saying “no” to an applicant. In this episode, Kevin and I break down how to deny a rental application while staying compliant, ethical, and professional.
The Benefits of Being a Digital Landlord
In this episode of Your Landlord Resource Podcast, Kevin and I are diving into what it really means to be a “digital landlord.” We’ll walk you through how using technology in your rental business can save you hours each month, keep you...
2025 Rental Property Laws Every Landlord Must Know
This week’s episode is packed with everything you need to know about the new 2025 landlord-tenant laws impacting your rental business. Whether you manage one rental or a dozen, staying ahead of legal changes is the best way to protect your prop...
Can Landlords Restrict Guns in Their Rentals?
As landlords, navigating sensitive topics like firearms in rental properties can feel overwhelming. In this episode of the Your Landlord Resource Podcast, Kevin and I tackle the complex issue of whether landlords can legally restrict t...
We Installed Property-Wide Wi-Fi. The Pros, Cons & What to Know
In Episode 103 of Your Landlord Resource, we dive deep into our real-world experience installing property-wide fiber optic Wi-Fi in a six-unit rental property. This isn’t theory—we share what worked, what we wish we knew sooner, and what it all...
Summer Reminders for Rental Property Owners
Summer brings sun, sizzle… and safety responsibilities for landlords. In this episode, we are giving you a fast-paced roundup of our best summer reminders to protect your property, keep your tenants safe, and stay legally protected.We co...