Perth Rental Market Insights & Key Warnings for Landlords - with Robyn Lee

In this episode of That Backyard Property Pod, Michael sits down with Robyn Lee, Director of Loop Leasing, to pull back the curtain on the world of property management. From harrowing horror stories of "bullet holes and blood" to the rise of the "accidental investor," Robyn shares her expert perspective on what it really takes to manage a property in today’s climate.Whether you are a seasoned landlord or thinking about leasing your first home, this conversation is packed with "boots-on-the-ground" insights you won't hear in the mainstream news.General advice only and not personal advice. CRN 485467--------------------------------------Follow the podcastSubscribe to my channel: / @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ThatBackyardPropertyPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit my website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠https://tuskfinance.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on social media:Facebook: /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@tuskfinancemk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mortgageswmichael⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@michaelkilliner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@backyardpropertypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tusk Finance Email: /⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠Connect with Robyn Lee:linkedin.com/in/robyn-lee-property-management-expert-a0125318b--------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Rental Horror Story: Bullet Holes, Flies & Drug Activity00:48 Meet Robyn Lee (Loop Leasing) + What This Episode Covers01:18 What ‘Home’ Means: The Accidental Investor Mindset02:43 Rebranding the Relationship: ‘Owner & Occupier’ vs Landlord & Tenant04:18 Behind the Scenes: Staffing Challenges & Why PMs Feel Undervalued06:24 Perth Rental Market Right Now: Inner Suburbs vs Outer Growth Corridors07:54 2026–2027 Outlook: Interest Rates, Affordability & Tenants Turning Buyers09:54 The Hidden Costs of Owning an Investment Property (Maintenance Shockers)12:15 3 Common Investor Mistakes: Maintenance, Sales Agents & Buying Tenanted13:58 Buying with a Tenant in Place: Leases, Rent Increases & Legal Gotchas15:46 DIY vs Hiring a Property Manager: Fees vs Vacancy, Rent & Risk17:46 How to Choose the Right Property Manager: What to Check (Not Just Ask)19:01 Secret Shopping Property Managers: Home Opens, Call Tests & Tenant Experience21:24 Real Horror Story: Unsafe Inspection, Court Eviction & Landlord Insurance Win23:41 The Psychology of Property Management: De-escalation & Solution-Focused Service25:41 Investor Trends on the Ground: Interstate vs Local ‘Accidental’ Investors27:18 Growing Loop Leasing: Tech Stack, 360 Tours, VAs & Where AI Actually Helps32:55 What She’s Proud Of + Closing Thanks & Podcast Wrap-UpProduced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podwave Studios⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe for more Perth property insights every Tuesday!#PerthProperty #RealEstateAustralia #PropertyMarket2026 #FirstHomeBuyer #WhiteFoxPerth #PerthRealEstate #InvestingAustralia #BridesmaidSuburbs #HomeBuyingTips