Winterize Your Rental Property Before the First Freeze
Send us Fan Mail Winterize your rental property before the first freeze, because you don't need a blizzard to end up with a burst pipe. One cold night and one forgotten hose can do it. Kevin and I are racing to close up our family's Tahoe cabins right now, so this one is fresh on our minds. Kevin kicks things off with freeze prep, including a neighbor's hose that turned into an ice sculpture. Then I share our heating routine and the battery trick we use as proof for insurance. You'll also hear about the ice dam that left one Tahoe wall stained and peeling. If you're eyeing affordable markets in colder climates, stay for our out-of-state segment. We bought our Idaho fourplex in August, and it took one question from Kid 2 for us to see what we'd missed. We wrap with snow and ice, the tenant reminder we send every fall, and two recent emergencies that prove why it matters. Hit play before the temperature drops. What You'll Learn in This Episode · Why one hard freeze can do more damage than a snowstorm · The hose mistake that broke our neighbor's spigot · Our heating routine and the dated-battery trick · How ice dams form, and what one did to a Tahoe wall · What to ask before you buy a rental in a colder climate · Who usually handles snow and ice at single-family vs. multifamily rentals · What belongs in your pre-winter tenant reminder · Two recent emergencies that show why tenants need to know the water shutoff Episodes & Resources Mentioned Episode 27: Fall's Checklist: Rental Property Maintenance for a Hassle-Free Winter Episode 109: Fall Maintenance Recap Outdoor Insulated Water Faucet Cover : The hose bib cover we use at our mountain homes SafePaw Ice Melt : The pet-safe deicer we provide for our Idaho tenants DoorLoop : The landlord management software we recommend for larger portfolios TurboTenant : Great landlord management software for newer landlords Avail : Free Landlord Software Innago : Free landlord software with online rent collection EZ Landlord Forms : State-specific lease documents, notices, and addendums 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 , & P rivate Facebook group


