Rent Perfect with David Pickron

In this episode of the Rent Perfect Podcast, host David Pickron and co-host Scot Aubrey explore what happens when you experience the rental process from the tenant’s perspective—and the results may surprise you.

David shares a real story about helping one of his employees find a safer home after a frightening situation in her neighborhood. What followed was a series of frustrating rental experiences: being ghosted by landl...

Fraud is everywhere — but this time, it hit home. In this episode of the Rent Perfect Podcast, David Pickron shares a personal (and humbling) story of being scammed after posting a rental listing on Zillow. As a seasoned private investigator and fraud expert, David thought he knew every red flag in the book… until a perfectly timed “verification” email slipped through. The email looked legitimate. The branding checked out. The timi...

The rental market is shifting — and if you’re a landlord, you’re feeling it. In this episode of the Rent Perfect Podcast, David Pickron and Scot Aubrey break down what they’re seeing firsthand in 2026: fewer quality applicants, more “Is it still available?” button pushers, affordability pressure, and changing platform dynamics on Zillow and Facebook Marketplace. David shares real stories from his own vacancies — including why one p...

Housing prices are soaring, starter homes are disappearing, and young buyers feel like they’re entering a game that’s already been won. In this episode of the Rent Perfect Podcast, David Pickron and Scot Aubrey break down why today’s housing market feels less like opportunity—and more like a fully loaded Monopoly board.

From $120,000 starter homes to $500,000 “entry-level” houses, the guys reflect on how real estate invest...

In this episode of the Rent Perfect Podcast, David Pickron and Scot Aubrey dive into one of the wildest situations a landlord can face. At 12:15 AM, one of David’s tenants sent him a shocking video of a furious downstairs neighbor pounding on their door, yelling profanities, and accusing them of “walking too loudly.” The audio is intense. The confrontation is real.  And yes—the police were called… and caught the neighbor lying dire...

Are Zillow’s background checks really protecting you… or putting you at risk?
In this episode of The Rent Perfect Podcast, hosts David Pickron and Scot Aubrey expose the truth about Zillow’s screening system, self-reported income, and what landlords need to know before accepting applications online.

You’ll also hear what ChatGPT had to say in a head-to-head comparison: Zillow vs Rent Perfect — and why the difference co...

Being a landlord isn’t always about leases, rent checks, and property management—it’s about people. In this deeply personal episode of the Rent Perfect Podcast, host David Pickron and co-host Scot Aubrey discuss one of the hardest situations David has ever faced in over 30 years of landlording: evicting an elderly tenant who lost her home, her money, and possibly her ability to live independently.

What do you do when your ...

In this episode of The Rent Perfect Podcast, CEO David Pickron and co-host Scot Aubrey break down one of the most overlooked legal requirements in property management — the Adverse Action Letter.

When you deny a rental applicant due to credit, income, criminal history, or false information, federal law requires that you send an adverse action notice. Skip it, and you could face penalties up to $11,000 plus attorney’s fees....

Are you thinking about renting out a room in your home to help with the mortgage? In this episode of the Rent Perfect Podcast, host David Pickron and producer-turned-landlord Kent Shelley dive deep into the real risks, benefits, and strategies behind renting by the room. 

From legal protections and leases to horror stories of evicting someone in your own home, we cover what most homeowners never think about before letting ...

In this episode of the Rent Perfect Podcast, David Pickron and Scot Aubrey dive deep into one of the most overlooked topics in real estate: setting boundaries with tenants. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just getting started, this conversation will reframe how you view your rental business—and your tenants. 

David shares real-life stories that reveal the emotional complexities of being a landlord, including when com...

Are we entering the next great real estate wave? In this episode of the Rent Perfect Podcast, David Pickron and Scot Aubrey share their personal investing criteria and what’s pulling them off the sidelines and back into buy mode. From choosing between condos and single-family homes to dealing with rising HOA fees and navigating changing interest rates, this episode dives deep into how seasoned investors assess opportunity in today’...

In this heartfelt Father’s Day edition of the Rent Perfect Podcast, David Pickron is joined by a very special guest—his father, Bill. With over 80 years of life experience and decades of investing under his belt, Bill shares timeless wisdom on what it’s like investing in real estate across generations.
Together, David and Bill reflect on:
•The ups and downs of father-son investing partnerships
•Why Bill is still buying ...

In this eye-opening episode of the Rent Perfect Podcast, host David Pickron flips the script—literally—as Scot Aubrey hijacks the mic to interview David about his first-hand experience renting by the room.  What started as a way to improve cash flow on two midterm rental condos turned into a real-world experiment full of lessons on communal living, fair housing considerations, roommate dynamics, and landlord headaches. From demandi...

In this special episode, Rent Perfect’s David Pickron flips the script and invites longtime behind-the-scenes team member Kent to share his very first experience attending a REIA (Real Estate Investor Association) meeting.  From walking into the packed AzREIA event to having “aha” moments during the market update and networking with investors, Kent explains how one evening opened his eyes to the power of connections, strategy, and ...

In this eye-opening episode of the Rent Perfect Podcast, hosts David Pickron and Scot Aubrey tackle one of the hottest (and most frustrating) landlord topics—emotional support animals. From “bamboozling” tactics to fair housing rules, they break down the differences between service dogs, therapy animals, and ESAs, revealing how to stay compliant while protecting your investment. Tune in to learn the must-know strategies for handlin...

We all know ROI (Return on Investment), but what about ROT—Return on Time? 🤔 In this eye-opening episode of the Rent Perfect Podcast, David Pickron and Scot Aubrey dive into the concept of ROT and why it’s just as crucial as ROI when evaluating your real estate investments. Are your properties rewarding or draining your time? Do you feel a sense of dread when thinking about certain properties? Using personal experiences (including...

Join us for an insightful episode of the Rent Perfect Podcast as we welcome Jonna Weber from the Boise Real Estate Investor Network (Boise REIN). From marketing strategies to avoiding rental scams, Jonna shares her expertise on managing long-term rentals in Idaho and how landlords can protect their investments. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, this conversation is packed with valuable tips to help yo...

In this episode of the Rent Perfect Podcast, we sit down with Mike Del Prete, Executive Director of the Arizona Real Estate Investors Association (AZREIA), to uncover the secrets to real estate success. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting out, AZREIA, and many REIA's around the country, offer an incredible community, practical education, and access to trusted vendors to help you succeed in fix-and-flips, long-t...