Suddenly inheriting a home or moving unexpectedly can turn anyone into an accidental landlord — but that doesn't mean you have to lose money, make legal mistakes, or get stuck with nightmare tenants.

In this episode, Savannah and Glynn break down the real-world pitfalls they see every day: rushed estate sales, family disagreements, hoarder homes, bad tenant screening, handshake leases, Fair Housing missteps, and selling for pennies on the dollar to cash investors.

They also share smarter strategies for preserving equity, protecting yourself legally, and creating recurring income — even during life's most stressful seasons.

This is the survival guide every unplanned landlord needs.

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• Accidental landlords are usually born from life events — inheritance, probate, aging parents, or sudden moves — creating emotional stress and conflicting family decisions.

• Most families rush to sell, but many inherited homes have no mortgage and make excellent rentals when managed with a plan and support.

• Don't leave money on the table. Instead of selling to discount cash investors for 60–75¢ on the dollar, Savannah & Glynn offer programs that unlock equity now AND return upside profit after resale.

• Tenant placement is where accidental landlords get burned. Broad advertising, national syndication, and detailed background checks (credit, criminal, rental, employment) protect owners from costly bad tenants.

• Fair Housing mistakes happen fast. Accidental landlords often unknowingly discriminate — the team guides owners legally and safely to avoid expensive lawsuits.

• Handshake leases = disaster. Use vetted Texas Association of Realtors (TAR) contracts to protect against loopholes, ambiguous terms, and future disputes.

• Know the law: once leased, it's the tenant's home. Owners cannot "stop by," must rekey by law, and must comply with renters-code requirements that differ from standard building code.

Recorded at the Blue Mic Studios podcast production company:

https://www.bluemicstudios.com/

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