Ep024: Residential Real Estate Investing 101 – From Accidental Landlord to Intentional Investor
Sun Jan 18 2026
You might be a real estate investor and not even know it.
Maybe you tried to sell your house but didn’t get the offers you wanted. Maybe you’re sitting on a mortgage rate that’s too good to give up. Or maybe you just inherited a home and don’t know what to do next.
In this episode of the Landlord Profitability Playbook, Chris McAllister and co-host Laci LeBlanc talk directly to the accidental landlords — everyday homeowners who suddenly find themselves with an extra property and an opportunity.
You’ll learn how to shift from homeowner to investor mindset, what makes a property rental-ready, how to handle the numbers without losing sleep, and why professional management can turn a potential headache into a long-term financial asset.
Whether you own one property or you’re just starting to explore real estate as an investment, this episode will help you take the first confident steps toward becoming an intentional, profitable landlord.
Key Takeaways
– Many landlords begin by accident — and that’s a perfectly valid starting point
– Adopting an investor mindset (not a homeowner mindset) changes every decision
– Strong rental properties are defined by performance, not cosmetic upgrades
– Cash flow can be understood simply, without complex spreadsheets
– Professional management creates value through time savings, reduced stress, and better outcomes
– One well-managed property can become a powerful long-term wealth builder
Links
🏡 LearnWithROOST.com — Free guides, videos, and landlord resources🗓️ Schedule a Free Property Management Consultation — Connect with the ROOST team to review your property and explore your optionsP.S. Searching for your next investment property? Every week, we comb through the latest MLS listings, hunting for investment opportunities that meet our rigorous criteria and present you with ROOST "Best Bets" for Real Estate Investors.
See This Week's Featured Properties >>> ROOST™ “Best Bets” for Investors
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You might be a real estate investor and not even know it. Maybe you tried to sell your house but didn’t get the offers you wanted. Maybe you’re sitting on a mortgage rate that’s too good to give up. Or maybe you just inherited a home and don’t know what to do next. In this episode of the Landlord Profitability Playbook, Chris McAllister and co-host Laci LeBlanc talk directly to the accidental landlords — everyday homeowners who suddenly find themselves with an extra property and an opportunity. You’ll learn how to shift from homeowner to investor mindset, what makes a property rental-ready, how to handle the numbers without losing sleep, and why professional management can turn a potential headache into a long-term financial asset. Whether you own one property or you’re just starting to explore real estate as an investment, this episode will help you take the first confident steps toward becoming an intentional, profitable landlord. Key Takeaways – Many landlords begin by accident — and that’s a perfectly valid starting point – Adopting an investor mindset (not a homeowner mindset) changes every decision – Strong rental properties are defined by performance, not cosmetic upgrades – Cash flow can be understood simply, without complex spreadsheets – Professional management creates value through time savings, reduced stress, and better outcomes – One well-managed property can become a powerful long-term wealth builder Links 🏡 LearnWithROOST.com — Free guides, videos, and landlord resources🗓️ Schedule a Free Property Management Consultation — Connect with the ROOST team to review your property and explore your optionsP.S. Searching for your next investment property? Every week, we comb through the latest MLS listings, hunting for investment opportunities that meet our rigorous criteria and present you with ROOST "Best Bets" for Real Estate Investors. See This Week's Featured Properties >>> ROOST™ “Best Bets” for Investors