Today we tackle the often-overlooked -- but perhaps most important -- element of real estate investing: actually placing a (great!) resident in your property.
Our guest Lucas Hall built website Landlordology.com (which he later sold to Cozy, where he now works) and is an expert on best practices for landlords self-managing small portfolios (that's you!).
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Aug 14
What to Know Before Structuring a Creative Finance Deal (Rookie Reply)
You're ready to start investing in real estate, but the next step can look very different depending on your situation. Every rookie’s story is unique, and today, we’re sharing our best advice for three different scenarios so you can get in the game—no matter your starting point! ... Show More
27m 5s
Aug 12
How to Buy a Rental Property with 5% Down or Less (5 Ways)
You’ve probably heard that you need a 20% down payment to buy a rental property. But for the average rookie, that’s just not a viable way to build a real estate portfolio. Thankfully, you don’t need 20%, 15%, or even 10% in many cases. Today, we’re sharing five ways rookies can w ... Show More
43m 6s
Aug 10
This Couple Replaced Their Salaries with 9 Rental Properties (In Just 4 Years)
Chris and Ksenia Kim had always wanted to own rental properties, but planning for a family and reaching a breaking point with work travel got them to finally take action. They started with a simple property that fell within their budget, but within a few months, it had turned int ... Show More
48m 16s
Nov 2022
691: Painless Property Management 101 w/Ryan Barone from RentRedi
Property management has always been a sensitive subject for landlords. Most real estate investors either want to be completely hands-off, letting a property manager handle the entirety of their leasing and management, OR be hands-on, constantly dealing with tenant issues themselv ... Show More
1h 10m
Jul 2023
793: How to Analyze a Rental Property as a COMPLETE Beginner
Don’t know how to analyze a rental property? After this episode, you’ll be a rental property analysis pro, knowing exactly how much money you’ll make on your first, second, or next real estate investment. But don’t worry; you won’t need any complex formulas, dense spreadsheets, o ... Show More
1h 18m
Apr 2024
938: Scaling from 0 to 20+ Doors Using These "Self-Management" Tools & Tips w/Amelia McGee and Grace Gudenkauf
If there’s one thing that’ll make or break your real estate portfolio, it’s property management. When done correctly, property management can feed you consistent, passive income without the everyday stressors of being a landlord. Whenever you hear people talking about bad tenants ... Show More
39m 59s
Apr 2023
759: Seeing Greene: The ONE Factor That'll Make or Break Your Rental Property
A rental property doesn’t need to be brand new, have the best amenities, or offer 24/7 property management to do well. An older home can out-cash-flow a new build with one specific factor. So, what is THE key to having a profitable rental property, and why do so many rookie real ... Show More
46m 5s
Aug 2021
493: How COVID Changed Real Estate Forever (+How it Didn’t!) with Ken McElroy
It’s rare to find someone with the experience, knowledge, and downright friendliness of Ken McElroy, which is why we’re having him back on the show! This time, Ken breaks down some of the fundamental truths of real estate investing and how it can help you, as an investor, make mo ... Show More
1h 11m