Krista Reuther
Krista Reuther is the Senior Content Marketing Writer at TurboTenant where she writes data-driven, actionable material to help landlords and renters alike. With decades of writing and editing experience, she’s produced top-quality content across various industries, including real estate, SaaS, and survey design/implementation. Before TurboTenant, Krista worked at The CE Shop, editing scores of educational blogs, webinars, newsletters, and ebooks full of real estate agent education. Making difficult topics accessible and underscoring the importance of interpersonal relationships is a top priority for Krista. When she’s not helping landlords and tenants, she’s an avid poet, an aspiring chef, and an amateur comic.
Appears in 35 Episodes
Bed Bugs: A Landlord's Nightmare
Bed bugs, the tiny terrors that feast on your tenants' blood and your sanity, are a nightmare no landlord wants to face. But fear not! In this episode of Be A Better L...
The Complete Home Buying Process
Ready to become a homeowner AND a landlord? 🏡 This Be A Better Landlord episode is your ultimate guide to navigating the complex world of real estate. We'll break down...
What If My Tenants Are Smoking Weed?
With marijuana more popular than ever, landlords may have found themselves in the weeds regarding their rentals.
Property Tax Appeals
In this Be A Better Landlord episode, we're tackling property tax appeals. A successful appeal lowers the assessed value of the property, resulting in reduced property...
Ultimate Real Estate Investment Tips with Erin Spradlin
In this episode of Be A Better Landlord, real estate agent, and consultant Erin Spradlin sits down with Krista to share the ultimate tips for real estate investors, fr...
NAR Settlement
The recent National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement has caused a stir in the real estate world, and while it primarily impacts home sellers, there could be so...
Landlord's Guide to Marijuana in Rentals
This episode tackles the complexities of marijuana in rentals. We break down recreational vs. medical use, navigate federal vs. state laws, and explore potential prope...
Exterior Maintenance Tips with Tim Emery
In this episode of Be A Better Landlord, Krista is joined by guest Tim Emery, Co-Owner of Invest Success, who shares invaluable insights into exterior maintenance for ...
The "Getting Started" Ebook
Want to become a real estate investor, but you're not sure how? TurboTenant’s comprehensive ebook breaks down everything you need to know to start your landlord journe...
Interior Maintenance Tips with Tim Emery
In this episode of Be A Better Landlord, Krista is joined by guest Tim Emery, Co-Owner of Invest Success, who shares invaluable insights into interior maintenance for ...
Tax Deductions
It's that time of the year again—tax season! In this episode of Be A Better Landlord, we’re diving deep into tax deductions for Landlords. Whether you're a seasoned pr...
Holdover Tenants
In this episode of Be A Better Landlord, we tackle the intricate issue of holdover tenants. What happens when a tenant overstays their lease, neither renewing their co...
How To Build a Landlord Community
In this episode of Be a Better Landlord, we're pleased to welcome real estate guru Tim Emery, Co-Owner of Invest Success. Tim shares invaluable insights on the importa...
House Hacking
This week on Be A Better Landlord, Seamus and Krista break down the pros and cons of House Hacking and provide five simple steps to get started.
Unforeseen Tragedy: What to Do When Your Tenant Dies
Krista and Seamus discuss how landlords can navigate different scenarios following the death of a tenant.
Lease Violations
As a landlord, dealing with lease violations can be tough. 🚫 But knowing how to handle them is key to maintaining your property and relationships with tenants. In our ...
Finding Tenants Fast
On the last episode of Be A Better Landlord, Seamus shared his method for locating and assessing his most recent investment property. In this episode, Krista interview...
Choosing the Perfect Investment Property
Seamus Nally, the CEO of TurboTenant, recently added a new rental property to his portfolio. Krista chats with Seamus about everything that went into his decision to p...
Mastering Maintenance Requests
In this episode, Seamus and Krista discuss maintenance requests, how to handle them, and how they can benefit the landlord-tenant relationship.
The Secret to Attracting Quality Tenants
In this episode of Be A Better Landlord, Seamus and Krista discuss the importance of property listings and how to improve your chances of finding qualified tenants.Fai...
Navigating The 5-Step Eviction Process
On this week's episode of Be A Better Landlord, Krista and Seamus discuss the five steps of the eviction process.
1031 Exchanges
In this episode of 'Be A Better Landlord', we are joined by Kayla Mahoney, a Commercial Real Estate Advisor from Capital Property Group, to discuss the topic of 1031 e...
Section 8 Housing
In our latest episode of Be A Better Landlord, Krista and Seamus talk through the details of Section 8 and the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Cameras in Your Rental Property
As a landlord, ensuring the safety and security of your tenants is of utmost importance. Security cameras can be an effective tool in achieving this, but it's crucial ...
Bankruptcy
In this episode of Be A Better Landlord, we'll tackle the tricky territory of tenant bankruptcy: what it means for you, your property, and your rental income.Don't let...
Rental Fraud
In this episode of Be A Better Landlord, Krista and Jonathan break down common signs of rental fraud, the different types of common scams, and overall scam prevention ...
Perceptions of Landlords
In this episode of Be A Better Landlord, Krista and Jonathan tackle the tough topic of the public perception of landlords. We explore why landlords are often seen in a...
Pets
In this episode of Be A Better Landlord, Jonathan and Krista dive into the debate of whether or not to allow tenants to have pets in their rental units. We weigh the p...
Vicarious Liability
As a landlord, you have a responsibility to provide your tenants with a safe and habitable living environment. However, there are also instances where you may be held ...
Lease Breaking Myths
Breaking a lease can be a stressful situation for both tenants and landlords. Tenants worry about the financial implications and potential damage to their credit score...