The Rick and Shawna Show
Welcome to a podcast designed to help rental property owners and investors make smarter decisions before and after they buy.
Each episode breaks down the most common mistakes people make when purchasing and managing rental properties—and helps keep you from making those mistakes before they happen. We replace the guesswork with real, practical guidance from professionals who work in the field every day.
Whether you’re a first-time investor or growing your portfolio, this show takes a proactive approach to rental property ownership—helping you avoid costly pitfalls and build investments that actually perform.
The Rick and Shawna Show
Latest Episodes
Why Property Managers Look Like The Bad Guy
Property management can feel like a constant stream of hard conversations, and we’re naming the uncomfortable truth: property managers often get cast as the bad guy because we’re the ones who have to enforce the lease and deliver the “no.” When...
Midnight Movers And Other Landlord Nightmares
A tiny leak, a vague lease clause, or a listing photo that hides the street can cost landlords far more than they expect. We walk through the real world property management challenges we see around Stark County, Summit County, and Cuyahoga Coun...
Vacancy Risk Continued
A renter decides in minutes whether your home feels cared for or risky and the condition you show them is the condition they believe you’ll maintain. We dig into a listener question that hits every landlord and property manager sooner or later:...
How Much Vacancy Risk Can You Afford
Leasing a rental sounds simple until you see how many ways it can go wrong. We pull back the curtain on the full leasing timeline and explain what actually happens between “the property is ready” and “keys are in the tenant’s hand,” including t...
Private Leasing For Landlords
We break down private leasing and why it solves the most time-consuming part of owning rentals without taking control away from the property owner. We share how we market, show, and screen so you can save time and reduce the risk of placing the...