138: Landlords Are Not Who You Think They Are! with Justin Pogue

 "We need to steer people towards having real conversations and creating real solutions, as opposed to focusing on the short term, and ultimately making everybody worse off in the long term." -Justin Pogue   Are you a landlord looking for the perfect renter- someone who is responsible, honest, creditworthy, clean, and pays on time?  Or are you a renter looking for a nice place that is close to your work and has the amenities you need? Discover the secret behind a successful landlord-renter relationship in today's episode with Rental Secret author, Justin Pogue. Justin opens up a different perspective about what it's like to be a landlord and how they can manage, operate, and eliminate any unnecessary burdens to get the best out of their property. He also shares useful tips on how renters can negotiate with their landlords, so they can get what they need and possibly reduce their landlord's stress. Justin also answers what it really means when they say, "the price is competitive" and what you can do to get the best deals in the market. But what if what you're hoping for is not at the end of the rainbow? Tune in and find out how Justin was able to navigate his way through victoriously. Today's takeaway: The success of any relationship depends on how both parties value the relationship and having real conversations.  Connect with Ted:  Website Facebook  Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Highlights:  01:21 Where The Conversation Is 05:54 What Being a Landlord Looks Like (The Truth!) 08:15 Speak the Language of Your Landlord 11:14 The Value of Relationships 15:57 How to Walk In with Intention 19:57 When They Say The Price is Competitive 23:14 How to Manage, Operate, and Make Your Property Work  26:06 The Landlord-Renter Conversation 30:24 Recap