Your Landlord Resource Podcast

Creating Confident Landlords One Door at a Time
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Stacie Casella & Kevin Kilroy, hosts of Your Landlord Resource Podcast and Founders of Your Landlord Resource discuss their personal experiences as Realtors and rental property owners for over 20 years. They are here to give you tips and actionable steps for managing your investment and guide you to become a landlord that can confidently and professionally operate all aspects of your rental properties. From practical education, to mindset and entrepreneurship, Stacie & Kevin address good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of being a landlord and rental property owner. More importantly, they will teach you the mistakes they've made and how to avoid them. Listen to Your Landlord Resource Podcast to become a confident landlord, one door at a time.

  1. 4d ago

    How Well Do You Know Your Rental Neighborhood?

    Send us Fan Mail You know the neighborhood when you buy. But do you really know it now that you own and manage the property? In this Shorty episode of the Your Landlord Resource Podcast, Kevin and Stacie take a topic they first introduced in Episode 23 and go deeper — moving beyond marketing copy to explore what it truly means to understand the neighborhood surrounding your rental property. From discovery walks and walk scores to fair housing guardrails and tenant retention, this conversation is packed with practical insights that help self-managing landlords become more confident, more informed, and more competitive in their local rental market. LINKS & REFERENCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Episode 23 – Tips On Marketing Your Rental Property, Part 1 Blog Post: Know Your Rental Neighborhood Find Your Walk Score EPA National Walkability Index Public Crime Data: SpotCrime Fair Housing Institute – Fair Housing Certification Courses (Use Code: YLR26 for 20% off first order) Connect with Us:  🌎 Visit our website  📧 Subscribe to our newsletter. 👆 FREE Landlord Forms and Doc’s 🤳Text Us: 650-489-4447 📩Email us at: Stacie@YourLandlordResource.com, Kevin@YourLandlordResource.com  ➡️ Give us a review: Apple or on Spotify or YouTube  ✔️Course Waitlist 📱 Instagram, Facebook, &  Private Facebook group

    26 min

  2. May 25

    Estate Planning Mistakes Landlords Make

    Send us Fan Mail Most landlords spend years building a rental portfolio — and almost no time planning what happens to it when they're gone. Whether you have no estate plan in place or think you have everything handled, this episode may reveal a gap you didn't know existed. In this episode of the Your Landlord Resource Podcast, Kevin and Stacie walk through the most common estate planning mistakes rental property owners make — many of which they discovered firsthand when creating their own living trust. From assuming a simple will is enough, to forgetting to fund the trust as your portfolio grows, to mismatched documents between spouses, this conversation covers the practical and emotional side of getting your estate plan right. They also cover two estate planning tools that many landlords overlook entirely: Power of Attorney and the stepped-up basis tax rule — and they explain why having a Standard Operating Procedures manual is just as important as the legal documents themselves when it comes to protecting your rental business and the people you love. LINKS & REFERENCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Episode 6 – Standard Operating Procedures for Landlords Power of Attorney Article – Your Landlord Resource Property Management Software with Digital Lease and Tenant Records Management: •      TurboTenant  •      Innago  •      Avail  •      DoorLoop  Connect with Us:  🌎 Visit our website  📧 Subscribe to our newsletter. 👆 FREE Landlord Forms and Doc’s 🤳Text Us: 650-489-4447 📩Email us at: Stacie@YourLandlordResource.com, Kevin@YourLandlordResource.com  ➡️ Give us a review: Apple or on Spotify or YouTube  ✔️Course Waitlist 📱 Instagram, Facebook, &  Private Facebook group

    43 min

  3. May 18

    When Your Tenant's Kid Turns 18

    Send us Fan Mail 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 Your Landlord Resource Podcast, Kevin and I dig into one of those landlord blind spots that doesn't announce itself until something goes wrong. We're talking about what actually happens — legally and practically — when a minor living in your rental unit becomes an adult, and why doing nothing about it is one of the riskiest moves you can make as a self-managing landlord. Here's what surprises most people: screening an 18-year-old occupant has nothing to do with income. You're not evaluating whether they can pay rent — their parent is still responsible for that. What you are doing is finding out if this adult, who now has zero legal obligation to you, has any background history you should know about before letting the situation continue unchecked. We share two real stories from our own experience — including one from our own portfolio that, honestly, we're still a little embarrassed about — and walk through the difference between adding a young adult as a full co-tenant versus using an adult occupant addendum, and why that distinction matters more than most landlords realize. We also talk through what happens when something catastrophic occurs with the primary leaseholder, and why having the right lease language in place before that birthday arrives can save everyone from an impossible situation. If you have a tenant with a teenager living in your rental — or you're drafting a new lease and kids are part of the household — this one is for you. Connect with Us:  🌎 Visit our website  📧 Subscribe to our newsletter. 👆 FREE Landlord Forms and Doc’s 🤳Text Us: 650-489-4447 📩Email us at: Stacie@YourLandlordResource.com, Kevin@YourLandlordResource.com  ➡️ Give us a review: Apple or on Spotify or YouTube  ✔️Course Waitlist 📱 Instagram, Facebook, &  Private Facebook group

    22 min

  4. May 11

    Shop Talk: The Importance of Rental Property Photos

    Send us Fan Mail 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, Kevin and I dig into why rental property photos are one of the most underutilized tools in a self-managing landlord's toolkit. From attracting quality tenants to winning security deposit disputes, the right photos taken at the right time can make all the difference in how you operate your rental business. We share a real story from our own portfolio — a move-out that was anything but clean — and how our documentation photos saved us from a potential dispute. We also get into the debate between smartphone photography and hiring a professional, and Kevin walks through exactly how he takes our listing photos to get the best results without spending a dime on a photographer. Whether you're a new landlord building your systems or a seasoned property owner who's been winging it on photos, this episode will give you a clear, practical framework you can put to work immediately. LINKS & REFERENCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Episode 23 Tips on Marketing Your Rental Property Blog Post: Tips for Taking Great Rental Property Photos  Kevin's Tripod Used for Marketing Photos Kevin's Gimbal (for video walkthroughs)  Connect with Us:  🌎 Visit our website  📧 Subscribe to our newsletter. 👆 FREE Landlord Forms and Doc’s 🤳Text Us: 650-489-4447 📩Email us at: Stacie@YourLandlordResource.com, Kevin@YourLandlordResource.com  ➡️ Give us a review: Apple or on Spotify or YouTube  ✔️Course Waitlist 📱 Instagram, Facebook, &  Private Facebook group

    38 min

  5. May 4

    Landlord Systems: The Unit Binder

    Send us Fan Mail 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 binder for landlords is a simple system we place inside every rental unit that answers common tenant questions, explains how appliances work, and provides helpful information about the property. Over time, this system has dramatically reduced tenant questions, prevented unnecessary maintenance calls, and helped our tenants handle everyday situations more independently. Inside the binder we include property information like trash schedules, parking rules, inspection expectations, and appliance care instructions. We also use QR codes that link to short instructional videos so tenants can troubleshoot common issues without needing to contact us. What started as a simple idea has turned into one of the most valuable landlord systems we use in our rental business. It helps our tenants feel supported while also allowing us to manage our properties more efficiently. If you’re a self-managing landlord looking to reduce tenant questions, prevent maintenance issues, and operate your rentals more professionally, let us walk you through how our unit binder system works and how you can build one for your own properties. LINKS & REFERENCES Episode 119  Roommate Tenants and Why We Don’t Prefer Them KwikSet Halo Smart Lock Touchscreen & Deadbolt:  Kwikset Halifax Passage Doorknob QR Code Generator Emergency Gas Shutoff Wrench Front Load Washer Door Prop Garbage Disposal Hex Key Clean Dryer Lint Trap Sign Connect with Us:  🌎 Visit our website  📧 Subscribe to our newsletter. 👆 FREE Landlord Forms and Doc’s 🤳Text Us: 650-489-4447 📩Email us at: Stacie@YourLandlordResource.com, Kevin@YourLandlordResource.com  ➡️ Give us a review: Apple or on Spotify or YouTube  ✔️Course Waitlist 📱 Instagram, Facebook, &  Private Facebook group

    30 min

  6. Apr 27

    Improve Your Landlord Customer Service

    Send us Fan Mail 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 experience inside your rental property can directly impact tenant satisfaction, lease renewals, and the long-term success of your rental business. In this episode of the Your Landlord Resource Podcast, Kevin and I talk about why customer service is such an important part of being a landlord. Many owners assume the best strategy is to simply stay out of the tenant’s way and only respond when something goes wrong. But in our experience, landlords who focus on communication, responsiveness, and professionalism tend to build stronger tenant relationships and experience fewer problems over time. We share real examples from our own rental properties about responding to maintenance requests, communicating repair plans, notifying tenants about work being done on the property, and creating clear communication procedures. We also discuss why tenants should always have a backup contact when landlords are unavailable and how small gestures — like welcome gifts or birthday cards — can make tenants feel valued. These simple practices may seem small, but they can make a significant difference in how tenants perceive their landlord and their living experience. If you want to improve tenant relationships, reduce turnover, and run your rental property more professionally, this episode will give you practical ideas to strengthen the customer service side of your rental business. LINKS & REFERENCES Episode 87 Essential Communication Methods Every Landlord Should Know TouchUp Cups  3M Claw Picture Hanger  Connect with Us:  🌎 Visit our website  📧 Subscribe to our newsletter. 👆 FREE Landlord Forms and Doc’s 🤳Text Us: 650-489-4447 📩Email us at: Stacie@YourLandlordResource.com, Kevin@YourLandlordResource.com  ➡️ Give us a review: Apple or on Spotify or YouTube  ✔️Course Waitlist 📱 Instagram, Facebook, &  Private Facebook group

    40 min

  7. Apr 21

    Our 5 Spring Maintenance Tips

    Send us Fan Mail 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 expensive repairs. In this episode of the Your Landlord Resource Podcast, Kevin and I share the five spring maintenance tips we focus on every year to help protect our rentals. These inspections help identify small issues before they turn into major structural problems that can cost thousands of dollars to fix. We talk about everything from inspecting roofs and cleaning gutters to checking mechanical systems like HVAC units and water heaters before summer arrives. We also explain why communicating with your tenants before inspections can help uncover problems you might otherwise miss. Spring is also a great time to evaluate curb appeal, landscaping, and exterior safety issues such as loose railings, cracked walkways, and damaged siding. Even small maintenance tasks can make a big difference in protecting property value and keeping tenants safe and happy. If you own rental property, these spring maintenance tips will help you stay proactive, reduce costly repairs, and keep your investment property running smoothly all year long. LINKS & REFERENCES FREE Spring Maintenance Checklist Episode 4 – Importance of Rental Property Inspections Episode 42: Deck and Balcony Safety Beyond California SB-721    Connect with Us:  🌎 Visit our website  📧 Subscribe to our newsletter. 👆 FREE Landlord Forms and Doc’s 🤳Text Us: 650-489-4447 📩Email us at: Stacie@YourLandlordResource.com, Kevin@YourLandlordResource.com  ➡️ Give us a review: Apple or on Spotify or YouTube  ✔️Course Waitlist 📱 Instagram, Facebook, &  Private Facebook group

    30 min

  8. Apr 14

    Our Experience with Roommate Abuse Claims

    Send us Fan Mail 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 must understand the legal protections involved. We share a real experience encountered when a tenant invoked domestic abuse protection and legally withdrew from their lease after only four months. While the situation did not involve physical violence, the tenant claimed ongoing bullying and emotional harassment and provided legal documentation that allowed their lease termination with only 14 days’ notice. We walk through what happened behind the scenes, including the difficulty landlords can face when privacy laws prevent them from sharing information with other tenants involved. Even though our lease contained clauses related to tenant behavior and the right to quiet enjoyment, we learned that eviction decisions require very specific types of evidence that landlords can legally present. This experience reminded us that being a landlord isn’t only about collecting rent and maintaining property. Sometimes it means navigating sensitive human situations while carefully following housing laws and protecting everyone involved. If you’ve never encountered a tenant’s domestic abuse claim, this episode will help you understand the legal basics, privacy considerations, and practical lessons we learned the hard way. LINKS & REFERENCES Episode 119 Roommate Tenants, Why We Don’t Prefer Them EZLandlord Forms  TurboTenant Connect with Us:  🌎 Visit our website  📧 Subscribe to our newsletter. 👆 FREE Landlord Forms and Doc’s 🤳Text Us: 650-489-4447 📩Email us at: Stacie@YourLandlordResource.com, Kevin@YourLandlordResource.com  ➡️ Give us a review: Apple or on Spotify or YouTube  ✔️Course Waitlist 📱 Instagram, Facebook, &  Private Facebook group

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Stacie Casella & Kevin Kilroy, hosts of Your Landlord Resource Podcast and Founders of Your Landlord Resource discuss their personal experiences as Realtors and rental property owners for over 20 years. They are here to give you tips and actionable steps for managing your investment and guide you to become a landlord that can confidently and professionally operate all aspects of your rental properties. From practical education, to mindset and entrepreneurship, Stacie & Kevin address good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of being a landlord and rental property owner. More importantly, they will teach you the mistakes they've made and how to avoid them. Listen to Your Landlord Resource Podcast to become a confident landlord, one door at a time.

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  • Creator
    Creating Confident Landlords One Door at a Time
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    127
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Your Landlord Resource Podcast
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