Landlording Through Personal Challenges
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In our 100th episode of Your Landlord Resource, Stacie shares a deeply personal story of grief, caregiving, and loss—and how she and Kevin continued to self-manage their rental properties through one of the most difficult periods of their lives.
We’re not just talking about landlord tips today—we’re talking about how to stay grounded, motivated, and operational when life knocks you down. From caring for aging parents to managing tenant issues and unexpected emergencies, this episode is all about perseverance, preparation, and learning to keep your rental business running—even when your world feels like it’s falling apart.
If you’ve ever felt like walking away from it all, this episode is for you.
🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- How to manage rental properties when personal life takes over
- Why systems and standard operating procedures matter more than ever during crisis
- How Stacie and Kevin leaned on their partnership to keep the business running
- The importance of planning, communication, and flexibility as a self-managing landlord
- Why you should never make major real estate decisions during an emotional low point
- How rental income created flexibility during a family crisis—and why that freedom matters
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