The Landlord Chick Podcast: Recent Episodes
Corina Eufinger
Building a real estate portfolio is as much about buying properties as being a de facto entrepreneur. Join multi-property investor, CEO, and landlord coach Corina Eufinger to discover the systems and knowledge you need to thrive as a real estate entrepreneur. From your first property purchase to building a portfolio of passive income where you work less than 5 hours a week, you'll learn the essential information and skills to build a profitable portfolio and the life you truly want. Whether you are well on your journey or just starting out, you're in the right place.
In this episode, your host, "Landlord Chick," offers a masterclass on navigating the most challenging tenant personalities: the difficult, the demanding, and the angry. Instead of just reacting to frustrating situations, you'll learn to decode what your tenants are really saying beneath the surface of their complaints.
We'll break down common scenarios and provide a practical, three-step action plan for each one:
- The Complaint: The surface-level issue (e.g., "The neighbor's dog is driving me crazy!").
- The Subtext: The underlying feeling or need (e.g., "I feel my peace and quiet aren't being respected, and I need to know you'll enforce the rules.").
- The Professional Response: A strategic and empathetic action plan that solves the problem and strengthens your landlord-tenant relationship.
This episode is about more than just handling a complaint; it's about mastering professional communication to reduce turnover, protect your property, and build a more profitable and stress-free rental business. Learn how to turn what feels like a headache into a long-term win.
In this episode we're covering how to handle those challenging tenants. The chronically delinquent, the constant complainer, and the maintenance problem. Learn how to communicate with any of these tenants in an effective manner that won't escalate any situation you find yourself in.
Let's dive into the differences in loans between a fixed interest and an adjustable rate mortgage, plus tackle that heavy topic of what amortization is and how it affects the total you pay.
Do you want to build a real estate network that will help you flourish? Do you need some tips for leveraging your network and making it impactful? Well, you are in the right spot!
In this episode, we're diving into whether or not self-management is the way to go? What's the downfalls? Are there upsides?
In this episode I'm filling you in on my new schedule and planning method. I'm rolling out some online LIVE courses and recapping the massive pain in my side rehab that took too long.
In this episode I'm doing a blind Q&A! You asked me quesitons, someone picked questions for me, and now I'm answering.
In this episode, we explore the art of reading for quality over quantity. Discover how to become an active reader, retain valuable insights, and implement what you learn into your daily life. Whether you're tackling self-improvement books, diving into classic literature, or navigating professional development reads, we’ll share practical tips to ensure your reading journey is intentional, impactful, and transformative.
In this episode of Landlord Chick, we dive into the pros and cons of single-family rentals versus multi-family rentals. Whether you're a first-time investor or a seasoned landlord looking to expand your portfolio, this discussion breaks down the key differences in cash flow, tenant management, maintenance, and marketability. Tune in as we weigh the risks and rewards of both investment strategies, share insider tips, and help you decide which rental property type aligns with your goals. Don’t miss this essential guide to navigating the real estate market!
It's been a rough year. In the spring I jumped the gun. But your girl is back. Here's a chatty update about my professional projection. Enjoy!
In the first installment of this series on getting your property finances in order, we're talking about creating your chart if accounts. (That's accountant speak for the list of accounts for categorizing your financial transactions.)
In this episode we talk about tenants who constantly pay late and strategies you might use to get them on track.
In this episode I review a few of the positive sides of investor forums as I ramp up to another episode of the listener favorite "Am I The Asshole Landlord?"
This episode is dedicated to the memory of my best friend and partner in crime. My dear Mama who died last fall.
I almost bought with my heart, not my mind. I took a bucket list trip, made a huge achievement professionally, and got lost along the way a little.
In this rather unique episode we take a look at pop culture mistake in real estate! It's A Very Brady podcast episode here!
Part of building your own lead funnel! We're talking all about direct mailers and a little bit about Bandit Signs.
In this 3 part series we are looking at building your lead funnels for property purchases in 2023 when the market is tough.
Settle in for a nice chatty update about what I've been doing the last 7 weeks. What do I have cooking?
The market of 2023 might not be starting out the way you wanted it. That doesn't mean that you can't make any progress in your real estate career period. In this episode we'll discuss other ideas for keeping your portfolio up and running and getting yourself ready to grow when the opportunity exists.
In this episode we discuss whether it's a good idea for you to do your. Own maintenance recover the idea of is your time worth? It, understanding your skill level, and pay attention to what you might need a licensed professional for period
In this episode, we're chatting about a recent random fact I learned that I'm going to use as part of my Google searches for evaluating new markets.
In this episode I'm creating my own version of the infamous "Am I The Asshole?" Reddit thread but we're doing it landlord style.
In this episode we're talking about why I think credit score doesn't matter in real estate investing. Whether your seasoned and took a hit or trying to open the door, credit score is not the end all.
In this Episode we are looking at the rental market for 2023. What's in store for us as investors trying to rent our vacant units?
In this episode we discuss what to do if your tenant can't pay rent. Is your only option to evict them?
In this episode we're covering what should happen when a tenant moves out. Some best practices advice for you to reduce your stress.
In this episode we're looking at what often arises with tenants in between their lifecycles of moving in and moving out. It's the most common sticky situations, and we're breaking them down.
Staying productive is one of the most enduring battles we have in life. Here are some ways I've started to increase my productivity in the past 45 days.
Systems are important in our business, this particularly applies to move-ins and move-outs. In this episode I share my process for move-ins that comes straight from my checklist!
In this episode we'll be talking about what I've been doing in the 2 months I've been MIA. Flipping research, 'smart tenants', and capital improvements.
In part 1 of a 2 parter episode we're covering the basics of creating your lease agreements for long term rentals.
By now most everyone has the name Barratta. Even if you don't live in Wisconsin or the US! We're going to breakdown what went wrong and creates the largest state lawsuit against a rental owner we've seen in Wisconsin in 15 years.
Explaining where I've been (health issues) and how I've had to adapt from being hyperwired for productivity.
In this episode we're chatting about how to avoid buying a diamond in a horrible neighborhood and what to do if you've already signed on the dotted line.
In this episode we're talking cat and dog odors. Ways to prevent them and treat them (saving you $$).
It's definitely in the top 10 questions I get asked every year. How do I become an Out Of State Investor. Well, let's dive in.
In thos chatty intro episode to 2022 I'm chatting my goals and what I've been working on.
In a recent coaching call with two of my clients, Brent & Carly we delved into the ideas of cutting expenses without cutting the joy and also whether or not you finance a car when you have money sitting in the bank. Here's my recap of our conversation.
We all know that in general terms that our mental mindset affects our success. But specifically, our mental mindset in real estate affects how quickly we recover after a deal falls through, or a tenant makes our lives hell, etc. If we don't allow ourselves permission to refill our mental "gas tanks" these setbacks become harder to overcome. Understand how your mental state affects your real estate portfolio and give yourself permission to recharge.
We all know the common contingencies in real estate: financing, home inspection, lead. But what are some contingencies that you may want to consider that are specifically for rental properties? I'll give you a list of contingencies that are based on my experience as a property manager transition these properties from purchase to operation.
Do I send holiday cards to tenants? Why was there a turkey in a toilet?? Find out in this holiday themed Q&A.
What's on my "absolutely not" list for a rental property purchase? Thanks to listener Derrek V. for this request!
It's that time of year in many parts of the U.S. It's snow removal season! In this episode we discuss mostly small multi family snow removal and how your decision affects your portfolio.
In this episode we're diving into your rental lease. Where to get them, where not to get them, what documents should you have, etc.
One of the more difficult decisions an investor will make is trying to decide when to leave their W2 paycheck behind. For everyone this will be different but in this episode we highlight common themes that you should consider when making that choice.
Today we're talking about creating partnerships. Finding a partner, structuring an entity, roles, and responsibilities. There's a lot in this episode so it is a little longer length, but it's worth it.
A rather personal lengthy episode explaining my absences and the massive hit my professional life has taken.
In today's viewer-requested episode, we are talking about the abandonment of the rental premise. How do you tell if a tenant has abandoned? What should you be looking for? What are the early indicators?
Listener requested: What's the history of real estate investing in my family? How am I a 4th generation?
We're going to be chatting about pets. Whether to accept or not, what policies to have in place.
I finally broke down and hired a virtual assistant to make my life easier. I have to say I don't regret it for a moment.
We're wrapping up our series on Private Money Lending with a discussion on the methods people can utilize to become your private money lender. Plus how their chosen vehicle for lending the money can affect the terms of your lending deal.
As a property manager I get asked a ton of questions about finding and hiring a PM. Today we're diving in head first.
You submitted your burning questions, and I'm answering them. Working with family, employing my spouse, and my "why", plus more!
Today's episode is a chatty update about chimneys, roofs, and massive rent appreciations. I'm pulling the curtain back on the last 9 months in our rental portfolio.
In this episode we're chatting about Private Money Lending. How it changes as your grow, how to present yourself professionally, and brief introduction of how to structure PML agreements.
Our gut instinct is do anything we can ourselves, especially when it comes to our rentals. Yet there are times we likely shouldn't. In this episode we cover the questions every rental owner should ask themselves about DIY repairs.
As I looked back on 2020 I recently discovered that despite it being an absolute circus of emotions and craziness, I actually managed move myself forward and try some new things. From stock investing to audiobooks to...buying stamps? Here's a list of 5 things I tried for the first time in 2020.
If you're getting ready to make big moves in 2021 or your first purchase, now's a great time to look at your purchase criteria. Don't have one? That's okay in the episode I'll teach what my my purchase criteria looks like and how to set up your own.
In this episode we're discussing our most important tool (err even weapon) during eviction moratoriums: our screening criteria. We're chatting ways to shore it up during these times and why it's more important for it be ironclad right now.
Who said you have to be motivated all the time as an entrepreneur? Social media may tell you entrepreneurs are motivated all the time, but I'm here to tell you thats bullocks. In this episode I get personal about why I have recently lost my mojo.
I haven't done a must read list in quite a bit so I've compiled a list of my favorite real estate, personal development and entrepreneurship books.
List of books mentioned:
High Performance Habits https://amzn.to/2Tthyqw
Master The Money Game https://amzn.to/3e1ZhK8
Unshakeable https://amzn.to/3juxsvq
Millionaire Real Estate Investor https://amzn.to/34xipwF
What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow https://amzn.to/37KtGvK
ABCs of Real Estate Investing https://amzn.to/3kyNXaT
ABCs of Property Management https://amzn.to/3e1v6mI
Tools of Titans https://amzn.to/2TyR5HT
I'm usually a hardliner in regards to evictions on a applicant's record. For my entire career its' been a nonstarter. Yet lately, I've been thinking that maybe my thinking isn't best for the times.
Assistance animals are a hot topic and a difficult topic because the state law and federal laws don't always agree. In this episode we're chatting about how HUD views assistance animals and what happens when state and HUD/ADA conflict.
I'm sharing my knowledge of decades of experience on exterior paint because I'm passionate about it and I've learned a couple of things in my DIY project this fall.
I dont normally cover real estate current events in this podcast but there is so much misinformation out there, we need to cut through the noise.
In this week's episode we are continuing our conversation on LBP by talking safety and removal/remediation. We're talking basic safety precautions and expectations as well as professional abatement options. How do find and hire LBP abatement contractors? What types of abatement exist?
In this episode I'm diving into why Lead Based Paint (LBP) is not as evil as the reputation it gets from some landlords. We're discussing how the law is structured to protect us as rental investors and why properties with LBP are not ones you want to write off instantaneously. This is part 1 of a 2 part episode on LBP.
I'm sharing with you how I got started in real estate, when I purchased and what I've strategically done since then. And where do I go from here?
Part 2 of a conversation on getting ready for the next pandemic or economic shutter to affect our industry.
Many rental investors learned they were underprepared for a large scale economic shutter or pandemic the last few months. Many of us were caught off guard, but there are things we can start doing today to be more prepared for the next one. Whether it be in a few months or a few years down the road. (This Part 1 of 2.)
Jackson Hole, WY in China? How does real estate fit into retail bankruptcy's? McDonald's Corp is not all about burgers? We're talking fun and interesting ways real estate is used in this week's episode.
You may have noticed the new graphic art and name now found out the reason behind the change and what it means for content and episode length.
Fair Housing isn't a sexy topic that gets covered a lot in buy and hold real estate but it's an important one. Fair Housing violations can make you lose more than your skin in the game. Ignorance isn't an excuse with Fair Housing so be sure you understand the concept.
In this episode I'm showing you a lease procedure that will not only be 90% no touch (skin to skin contact) but can also make you more efficient.
In this episode I'm chatting with a licensed Wisconsin Real Estate Broker, Kim Schmitt about the importance of security deposits and breaking down deductions.
There will be a flip side to this and now is the time to prepare for how the real estate market will function when this is done.
Right now when we're all stuck at home, its important to figure out ways to keep going and keep motivated.
Most of will be working with tenants to create payment plans over the next few weeks. We're discussing the must haves in any payment plan you set up.
In today's episode we discuss how to handle this growing medical crisis which is wreaking havoc on our economy and way of life.
In this episode I'm sharing my own story about a conversation that changed my approach to prospective tenants.
In this episode we chat about what makes delegation as an entrepreneur so hard and how to more effectively delegate.
This week episode is a quick look at how your reputation as a landlord is built. How you earn a reputation among renters without knowing it.
Dont get caught up in the calendar and what the world tells you about the hype of New Year. Carve out your goals on your terms and timelines.
In part 3 of the Why Invest series we cover my favorite part of real estate. Equity. If this doesnt convince you to start investing, I cant help you.
Tis the seasons for winter across the world. If you live in a place where winter brings snow and cold temperatures, this episode is for you. I'm going to share some tips I've accumulated from research on Scandinavian countries and how they handle winter.
In the next "Why Invest" Installment, we cover the topic of leverage. The idea of using other people's money to invest to purchase an investment. Something that is unique to real estate.
I didn't realize how much as a leader I need my time to recharge so I can lead properly.
In this bonus episode we chat one reason why real estate investing is so popular and how it helps you with your taxes.
In the inaugural episode of the podcast learn a little about me, my company, my investments, and what I envision for this podcast.