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. 6d ago

    What To Do After a Tenant Signs Their Lease, Our Move-In Process

    Send us Fan Mail So, the lease is signed, the confetti’s basically falling, and then… what? If you’ve ever found yourself scrambling three days before move-in trying to remember whether you actually collected the security deposit, this episode is for you. Kevin and I are walking you through exactly what to do after a tenant signs their lease, starting with the money you need in hand before you ever hand over a key, and the one rule we refuse to break, no matter how much we like a new tenant. We’re also getting into our pre-move-in walkthrough process, including a California law that changed how many photos we now take of every single unit, and why it’s actually in our best interest, even though it felt like a hassle at first. Plus, I’m sharing what’s inside our welcome email and our tenant unit binder, the small welcome gift we leave for every new tenant, and a story about a garbage disposal habit that cut our repair calls almost to nothing. And toward the end, we give an honest, unsponsored rundown of the landlord software platforms people ask us about most, so you can decide what’s actually worth paying for. Hit play, because by the end of this episode, you’ll have a repeatable process for everything that happens between signing day and move-in day. What You’ll Learn in This Episode • The exact order of operations for funds, documentation, and rent setup after a lease is signed •  The one rule we never break, no matter how much we like a new tenant •  Why California now requires landlords to photograph every unit before, during, and after a tenancy •  What’s inside our welcome email and tenant unit binder •  The simple habit that’s cut our garbage disposal repair calls to almost nothing •  An honest, unsponsored comparison of Innago, TurboTenant, DoorLoop, and RentRedi Episodes & Resources Mentioned Episode 8: Our Best Tips for a Smooth Tenant Move-In Episode 26: Welcome Gifts — Why They’re Important for Your Rental Property Business Episode 67: Renters Insurance — What Every Landlord Needs to Know Episode 123: Landlord Systems — The Unit Binder FREE Move-In / Move-Out Inspection Form BLOG: 10 Things Tenants Need to Know at Move-In BLOG: The What and Why of Move-In and Move-Out Inspections  Innago: Completely FREE landlord management software TurboTenant: Great landlord management software for newer landlords RentRedi: Management software that syncs with QuickBooks Online DoorLoop: The best landlord management software for larger portfolios 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

  2. Jul 27

    Lease Addendum vs. a New Lease: How to Know Which One You Need

    Send us Fan Mail If you've ever stared at a lease wondering whether you need a lease addendum vs new lease entirely, this episode is for you. Kevin and I get asked this question often, and honestly, guessing wrong can leave your paperwork not holding up when you need it most. I'm walking you through the exact test we use to decide whether a quick addendum will do, or whether it's time to start completely over with a new lease. And once you hear what our contractor found in a supposedly empty closet during a routine inspection, you'll understand exactly why this distinction matters so much. We also get into a couple of our own near misses, including the time strangers tried to rent one of our units with zero intention of ever actually living there. Plus, I'm sharing exactly where Kevin and I get our own leases and addendums from, along with an honest, unsponsored rundown of the landlord software platforms people ask us about most. Hit play, because by the end of this episode, you'll never have to guess which document you need again. What You'll Learn in This Episode •  The simple test we use to decide between an addendum and a brand new lease •  Why one routine inspection turned into a lease decision we did not see coming •  The near miss that almost turned one of our own units into a full time Airbnb •  Where we personally get our leases and addendums from, and what it actually costs • An honest, unsponsored breakdown of the landlord software platforms people ask about most Episodes & Resources Mentioned Episode 32-34: Our Lease and Addendums Masterclass (starts at EP32) —  Episode 115: Our New Utility Fee Breakdown  Episode 129: Should You Allow Smoking in Your Rental Episode 130: Guest Policies — What They Are, Why They Matter, and How to Actually Enforce Them Episode 22: The Pros and Cons of Renting to Pet Owners  Episode 61: Fair Housing and Emotional Support Animals (ESAs)  Episode 108: Navigating Reasonable Accommodation Requests  Innago: Completely FREE landlord management software TurboTenant: Great landlord management software for newer landlords RentRedi: Management Software that syncs with QuickBooks’s Online  DoorLoop: The best landlord management software for larger portfolios EZLandlordForms State specific leases and addendums, over 400 forms available! California Apartment Association Where we get our landlord forms  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

  3. Jul 20

    Unit Turnover Checklist: What Actually Happens Between Tenants

    Send us Fan Mail Turnovers are one of those parts of being a landlord that either quietly build your profit, or quietly drain it. After doing more of them than I can count, Kevin and I finally sat down and walked through exactly how we handle every single one, from the moment a tenant gives notice to the day we hand a new tenant their keys. I'm covering the non-negotiable safety and maintenance checks we run every time, the paint and flooring calls that make a unit feel brand new without blowing the budget, and the deep cleaning details most landlords skip but shouldn't. We also get into how we decide when to start marketing a vacant unit, and the legal check most landlords forget before they ever post a new listing. And of course, we share a few of our own turnover stories along the way, including the one that's still, hands down, our most expensive turnover ever. What You'll Learn in This Episode ·         The safety checks we run on every single unit before handing over new keys ·         Our approach to paint and flooring, and when a full replacement is actually worth it ·         The deep cleaning details that make the biggest difference to a prospective tenant ·         How we decide when to start marketing a vacant unit ·         Why your tenant screening criteria needs a fresh look before every new listing ·         The lease and move-in steps that keep your turnover moving instead of stalling out   Episodes & Resources Mentioned Episode 7: A Guide to Move Out Procedures and Security Deposits Episode 23 & 24: Marketing Your Rental Property (2-Part Series, starting at EP23) Episode 28: The Cash Reserves Blueprint: Protecting & Expanding Your Portfolio Episode 32-34: Our Lease and Addendums Masterclass (starts at EP32) Episode 55: Preventative Maintenance That Brings Peace of Mind Episode 124: How to Shoot Rental Property Photos That Get Attention Episode 128: AI Tools for Landlords Kwikset Re-Key Set Kwikset Re-Key “How To” Video Fire Escape Ladder Gas Shut-Off Wrench Touch-Up Paint Cups “Welcome” Toilet Paper Stickers 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

  4. Jul 13

    Summer Tax Prep: Why Now Is the Time to Get Ahead

    Send us Fan Mail Most landlords think about taxes in February. By then, the year is already over — and so are most of the opportunities to do anything about it. In this Shorty episode, we break down why summer is actually the smartest time to get your rental finances in order. You still have months left in the tax year, which means if you find a problem now, you still have time to fix it. We cover three things every self-managing landlord should be doing right now: getting your expense tracking current, understanding where you actually stand financially at the midpoint of the year, and building clean records before your end-of-year CPA conversation. We also share a personal story about missing a significant deduction — and why that mistake was too costly to fix after the fact. Plus, a quick look at how the right accounting system (QuickBooks, or a property management platform with built-in accounting) can make all of this happen in the background automatically — and why your choice of tool matters more than most landlords realize. Episodes & Resources Mentioned Episode 12: Our Experience With a 1031 Exchange, Would We Do It Again? Episode 18: 7 Ways to Increase Profit for Your Rental Property  Episode 28: The Cash Reserves Blueprint: Protecting & Expanding Your Portfolio Episode 45: Basic Tax Strategies For Real Estate Investors Episode 46: Advanced Tax Strategies for Your Real Estate Portfolio Episode 55: Preventative Maintenance That Brings Peace of Mind Episode 79: Accounting Software Options for Real Estate Investors Episode 99: 5 Oversights That Drain Your Income Episode 111: Stop Guessing, Start Budgeting Good Read: Basic Tax Strategies  Good Read: Advanced Tax Strategies Book    QuickBooks (30% off first 6 months):  TurboTenant Create a FREE account today! DoorLoop: Syncs Directly to QuickBooks RentRedi: Syncs Directly to QuickBooks Innago: Create a FREE account today! 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

  5. Jul 6

    Renting to Students and Freelancers: What Every Landlord Needs to Know

    Send us Fan Mail Most landlords know exactly how to screen a W-2 employee. Two pay stubs, an employer call, run the three-times-rent math — done. But what happens when the applicant in front of you is a freelance designer, a self-employed contractor, or a college student whose only income is a financial aid check? In this episode, we walk through exactly how to handle renting to students and freelancers — without guessing, and without exposing yourself to Fair Housing liability. We cover the specific documents to request from self-employed and freelance applicants, why average income and reliable income are not the same thing, and what to do when a student genuinely has little to no verifiable income of their own. We also get personal — sharing stories from their experience as both landlords and as parents who cosigned leases for their own college kids — and what those experiences taught them about building a lease when the financial picture doesn't look like a standard employee's. Plus: what lease guarantee insurance is, how it works, and when it might be exactly what you need to say yes to a strong applicant who just can't provide a traditional cosigner. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why average income and reliable income are two very different things — and why landlords confuse them constantlyThe five documents to request from a self-employed or freelance applicant — and which one is the gold standardWhat to accept when a student has little to no income of their ownHow cosigners actually work — and why a letter alone won't protect youWhat lease guarantee insurance is and when to use itThe federal Fair Housing baseline every landlord needs to know — including what's not federally protected (but may be in your city or state)How to structure a lease for roommates, cosigners, and freelancers who work from homeEpisodes & Resources Mentioned Episode 119: Roommates — Do We Recommend Them? How to Place Your Ideal Tenant (Free 10-Page Guide) Join our course waitlist: From Marketing to Move-In Course Tenant Alert (tenant screening & lease guarantee software we use)  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

  6. Jun 29

    Maintenance: Who's Responsible for What?

    Send us Fan Mail You probably know that if your roof leaks, that's on you. But do you actually know who pays when a tenant ignores a slow drip for six months until the subfloor rots? Landlord tenant maintenance responsibilities sound simple on paper, but the real world is full of gray areas that catch self-managing landlords off guard — usually right when it's most expensive to learn the lesson. In this episode, Kevin and I walk through exactly who is responsible for what at a rental property, starting with the legal foundation every landlord needs to know: the implied warranty of habitability. We break down the big categories that always fall on the landlord, what tenants are responsible for day to day, and the property-type differences that change everything from yard maintenance to shared common areas. We also dig into the trickiest part of the conversation — wear and tear versus actual damage — and the question every landlord eventually faces: should you ever let a tenant make a repair themselves? We share two real situations from our own properties, including a late-night text about a leaking toilet and a move-out discovery that cost us thousands. If you've ever wondered where the line really is, this episode draws it clearly. Nothing on this podcast is legal advice. Please consult a real estate attorney in your state before finalizing any lease language. Links & References Mentioned in This Episode EP55  Preventative Maintenance That Brings Peace of Mind EP59  Determining Wear & Tear vs Damage to Your Rental Property EZ Landlord Forms  State Specific Leases & Addendums for Landlords 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

  7. Jun 22

    Guest Policies: What They Are, Why They Matter, and How to Actually Enforce Them

    Send us Fan Mail You probably have a lease. But does it have a rental property guest policy?  You know, one that actually defines how long a guest can stay, who's responsible for their behavior, and what happens if they never leave? Most self-managing landlords don't, and it's one of those gaps that feels harmless until a "temporary" houseguest is still there six months later with a key, collecting mail, and keeping in a closet full of belongings you definitely didn't know about. In this episode, Kevin and I break down what a guest policy is, why it matters completely differently depending on your property type, and the five key things your lease needs to cover. We also get into the moment every landlord dreads: when a guest legally crosses the line into tenant territory — and what you can and cannot do about it. We share a real story from one of our units that started with a routine inspection and ended with us finding a closet full of women's clothes in a one-person tenant's apartment. If you've never thought twice about your guest policy, this episode will change that. Nothing on this podcast is legal advice. Please consult a real estate attorney in your state before finalizing any lease language. Links & References Mentioned in This Episode EP125  When Your Tenant's Child Turns 18 EZ Landlord Forms  State Specific Leases & Addendums for Landlords TurboTenant  Tenant Screening & Lease Management Platform DoorLoop  Full Property Management Platform — Free Demo Available 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

  8. Jun 15

    Should You Allow Smoking in Your Rental?

    Send us Fan Mail If you've never had a smoking tenant, consider yourself lucky — and unprepared. A smoking policy for landlords isn't just a nice-to-have anymore. It's the industry standard. But if your lease only says "no cigarettes," you may have more gaps than you realize. Vaping, e-cigarettes, cigars, and cannabis all need to be spelled out — and most older leases don't cover them. Here's what often gets overlooked: the stakes are completely different depending on what kind of property you own. A single-family home carries primarily financial and fire-related risk. But in a duplex or multi-unit building, secondhand smoke travels through shared walls, vents, and HVAC systems — and a non-smoking tenant who's being exposed may have grounds to claim a breach of the implied warranty of habitability. The bigger the building, the higher the legal liability. In this episode, Kevin and I cover why smoke-free is now the industry standard, what your no-smoking clause actually needs to say, how enforcement works when a tenant violates it, and a real story from our Sacramento six-plex during COVID that made the cost of a weak smoking policy very, very clear. Nothing on this podcast is legal advice. Please consult a real estate attorney in your state before finalizing any lease language. Links & References Mentioned in This Episode Episode 128  AI Is Your New Business Partner  American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation  ChangeLab Solutions (Smoke-Free Housing Resources) EZ Landlord Forms State Specific Leases for Landlords 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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