The Landlord Lens

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 Landlord, Krista and Jonathan equip you with the knowledge and strategies to conquer bed bug infestations like a pro.

Creators and Guests

Host
Jonathan Washington
Jonathan is the Director of Education and Community at TurboTenant, where he leads a team dedicated to helping landlords provide a more welcoming rental experience while they grow their portfolio of rental properties. Before joining the TurboTeam, Jonathan co-led marketing efforts at The CE Shop, and his team was responsible for creating over 1000 pieces of content for real estate agents across the country. He’s been the recipient of awards by the Content Marketing Institute, and has also previously worked as a freelance photographer, videographer, and once worked on a reality show where a woman slapped her boyfriend with a fish.
Host
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.

What is The Landlord Lens?

Welcome to The Landlord Lens, your guide to navigating the rental market in real time.

Whether you're a first-time landlord or managing multiple properties, this series unpacks how today’s headlines, legislation, and economic shifts are impacting landlords like you. From rising interest rates to rent control debates, we break down what’s happening right now and what it means for your rentals. You’ll get straight talk on eviction laws, housing supply, corporate ownership trends, and tenant movements shaping the landscape.

We’ll help you make sense of complex policy changes, avoid legal landmines, and respond strategically to the forces reshaping the rental world. The Landlord Lens gives you the context and clarity you need to stay informed, stay compliant, and stay profitable in a market that never stops moving.

Let’s get into it.