The Landlord Lens

Welcome to The Landlord Lens, your guide to navigating the rental market in real time. Whether you're a first-time landlord or managing multiple properties, this series unpacks how today’s headlines, legislation, and economic shifts are impacting landlords like you. From rising interest rates to rent control debates, we break down what’s happening right now and what it means for your rentals. You’ll get straight talk on eviction laws, housing supply, corporate ownership trends, and tenant movements shaping the landscape. We’ll help you make sense of complex policy changes, avoid legal landmines, and respond strategically to the forces reshaping the rental world. The Landlord Lens gives you the context and clarity you need to stay informed, stay compliant, and stay profitable in a market that never stops moving. Let’s get into it.

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Holdover Tenants

Episode Date: February 21, 2024

In this episode of Be A Better Landlord, we tackle the intricate issue of holdover tenants. What happens when a tenant overstays their lease,...

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House Hacking

Episode Date: February 21, 2024

This week on Be A Better Landlord, Seamus and Krista break down the pros and cons of House Hacking and provide five simple steps to get start...

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Lease Violations

Episode Date: February 8, 2024

As a landlord, dealing with lease violations can be tough. 🚫 But knowing how to handle them is key to maintaining your property and relation...

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Finding Tenants Fast

Episode Date: February 8, 2024

On the last episode of Be A Better Landlord, Seamus shared his method for locating and assessing his most recent investment property. In this...

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1031 Exchanges

Episode Date: January 30, 2024

In this episode of 'Be A Better Landlord', we are joined by Kayla Mahoney, a Commercial Real Estate Advisor from Capital Property Group, to d...

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Finding A Handyman

Episode Date: January 30, 2024

On this week's episode of Be A Better Landlord, Samantha and Seamus discuss how to find and work with maintenance professionals.

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Section 8 Housing

Episode Date: January 30, 2024

In our latest episode of Be A Better Landlord, Krista and Seamus talk through the details of Section 8 and the Housing Choice Voucher Program...

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Tenant Screening

Episode Date: January 30, 2024

On this episode of Be A Better Landlord, Samantha walks Seamus through the importance of the tenant screening process.

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Rental Applications

Episode Date: January 30, 2024

In this episode of of Be A Better Landlord, Samantha explains to TurboTenant's CEO, Seamus Nally, what a rental application should include an...

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Bankruptcy

Episode Date: January 14, 2024

In this episode of Be A Better Landlord, we'll tackle the tricky territory of tenant bankruptcy: what it means for you, your property, and yo...

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Rental Fraud

Episode Date: January 14, 2024

In this episode of Be A Better Landlord, Krista and Jonathan break down common signs of rental fraud, the different types of common scams, an...

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Perceptions of Landlords

Episode Date: January 14, 2024

In this episode of Be A Better Landlord, Krista and Jonathan tackle the tough topic of the public perception of landlords. We explore why lan...