Real Talk Rentals

An Introduction To Real Talk Rentals

The podcast where property owners learn how to manage their investment properties. Whether you're an accidental landlord or a real estate investor, we will give you the playbook on managing your property investments. A podcast production of On Q Property Management, hosts Ben Bailey and Eric Dixon introduce themselves, and the podcast itself, where they will share their lessons learned and experiences that led the company from operating out of a home attic, to now managing over a billion dollars in property investments. Additional Resources at www.onqpm.com.  Connect with On Q on Facebook - Twitter - YouTube Connect with Eric Dixon on LinkedIn

How to Get Your Rental Property Rent Ready

What are the steps you need to take when getting a property ready to rent? How much preparation is needed before you open the property up to potential tenants? This episode highlights the need for procedures and processes before you make the property available to rent. The checklists, the inspections, the details needed in order for you to have a successful property management experience and, most importantly, a happy and reliable tenant.    This episode covers Inspections Rental checklists What to do before you rent Additional Resources at www.onqpm.com.  Connect with On Q on Facebook - Twitter - YouTube Connect with Eric Dixon on LinkedIn

What Exactly Is Property Management

What exactly is property management? What does it cost the owner? Is there still a stigma around property management versus being a realtor? What do beginning property managers need to know before they get involved in the property management industry? On this episode of Real Talk Rentals, Ben and Eric share stories from their early days in property management and when they learned it was far more efficient to get a property management professional involved.  This episode covers: Property management Owner costs Misconceptions in real estate Additional Resources at www.onqpm.com Connect with On Q on Facebook - Twitter - YouTube Connect with  Eric Dixon on LinkedIn

How Do You Find the Right Tenant?

So you're looking for the right tenant, but how do you do it? From property management companies to self-managers, this episode dives into the what and why along with the how of finding the right tenant. So, what's the checklist you should look over? From credit scores, debt-to-income ratio, and employment history to rental, eviction, and criminal history, Ben and Eric cover all the ins and outs of not just looking for the right tenant, but finding the right tenant.  Additional Resources at www.onqpm.com.  Connect with On Q on Facebook - Twitter - YouTube Connect with Eric Dixon on LinkedIn This episode covers: Positive rental history Credit Debt-to-income ratio Criminal history Eviction history

When Does the Property Manager Actually Take Over?

So, the deposit's been paid and your new tenant is moved in and enjoying their new home – when does the property manager start…managing? From move-in checklists to monthly draws, what exactly is the next step for a property manager with a new tenant? This episode features the Director of Property Management at On Q, Ryan Haueter, who currently oversees the property management of over 3500 homes. Haueter shares what his experience has taught him when it comes to getting that new tenant accustomed to working with a property manager.Additional Resources at www.onqpm.com.  Connect with On Q on Facebook - Twitter - YouTube Connect with Eric Dixon on LinkedIn This episode covers: -New tenants -New property managers -Steps to avoid in the first months of managing a property