The Rentish Podcast
Welcome to The Rent-ish Podcast, where real estate meets curiosity, comedy, and a little chaos! Hosted by Zach and Patrick, two newcomers navigating the unpredictable world of rental properties, this podcast offers a fresh, unfiltered take on real estate investing.
Whether you’re a property owner, aspiring landlord, real estate investor, or just love crazy rental stories, you’ll find something to love here. Expect raw conversations, hilarious mishaps, and real-life lessons as we explore buying, managing, and profiting from rental properties—with plenty of laughs along the way.
Hit subscribe and join us on this unpredictable journey into the rent-ish side of real estate!
🎙️ New episodes every week.
Have questions or want to share your own rental stories? Email us at questions@therentishpod.com. We’d love to hear from you!
Episodes
26 episodes
Episode 25 – Season Finale: Jurassic Park Visitor Center & High-Stakes Showings
For our Season 1 finale, Zach and Pat go big...dinosaur big. 🦖First up in Real Estate Reel, we step through the towering doors of the Jurassic Park Visitor Center to uncover the real-life filming locations, wild be...
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Episode 25
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Golden Gate History & First Time Investor Fails
In Episode 24 of The Rent-ish Podcast, Zach takes the lead in this week’s Proptology segment, where we spotlight one of the most iconic landmarks in American infrastructure, the Golden Gate Bridge. We explore its rich history, quirky real estat...
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Episode 24
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Preserving Modern America: Storytelling, Architecture & Legacy with Expert Alyssa McClanahan
In episode 23, Zach and Pat welcome a special guest: Alyssa McClanahan, historian, preservationist, and author, whose work brings buildings and the people behind them back into the spotlight. Alys...
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Episode 23
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Seller Strategies for Homes Staying on the Market & Shifting Buyer Behavior: Listener Q&A
In episode 22, Zach and Pat dive into the latest real estate trends by examining why homes are staying on the market longer than before. Drawing insights from a trending
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Episode 22
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32:16
House Hacking for Beginners: Funding Strategies, Building Equity & Historic Property Revitalization with John Blatchford
In this episode of The Rent-ish Pod, we welcome John Blatchford, a Cincinnati-based developer renowned for his expertise in historic property revitalization. John unpacks how house hacking can be a game-changing entry point for
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Episode 21
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28:44
Tiny Home Hype & the Real-Life Magic of Jess’s Loft from New Girl
In episode 19 of The Rent-ish Pod, Patrick breaks down the hype behind tiny homes Tiny Homes in the U.S. Then in our RE Reel segment we unpack Jess’ loft from the show “New Girl”. Zach and Patrick go over how the characters were able to afford ...
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Episode 20
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37:19
Latest Trend For Mid-term Rentals and The RE Magic of Hogwarts
In Episode 19 of The Rent-ish Pod, Zach breaks down a trending Business Insider article revealing why mid-term rentals are becoming the 'sweet spot' for real estate investors seeking higher cash flow compared to traditional long-term rentals. C...
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Episode 19
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50:04
My First Property w/ Real Estate Investor John Blatchford
In Episode 18 of The Rent-ish Podcast, Zach and Patrick welcome Cincinnati real estate investor and developer John Blatchford to discuss the art of historic building restoration and property transformation. As the founder of Kunst and Cohorts, ...
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Episode 18
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34:46
Philly Security Deposit Law Shakeup: Lease Loopholes & Landlord Q&A
In episode 17 of The Rent-ish Pod, Zach unpacks Philly’s groundbreaking security deposit law and explores what these changes mean for both landlords and tenants. Will this new Philly security deposit law set a national trend? Tune in to find ou...
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Episode 17
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37:44
NYC Wobbles and Cincinnati Rental Market Surges Past Chicago: What Landlords Need to Know
In episode sixteen of The Rent-ish Pod, Zach and Patrick dive deep into the latest Real News, spotlighting the Cincinnati rental market’s explosive growth. Find out why Cincinnati is now tied with the Chicago rental market as the toughest spot ...
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Episode 16
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39:28
Tribune Tower Transformed, 2025 Design Trends & Earthy Tones Take Over Rentals and A Real Estate Horror Story
This week on The Rent-ish Pod, Zach and Patrick dive into the transformation of Chicago’s iconic Tribune Tower from historic newsroom to luxury condos with castle-like charm. 🏙️🎧 Discover how this legendary building sets the stage for historic ...
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Episode 15
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38:10
From First Deal to Figuring It Out: A New Investor's Journey into Real Estate
In episode fourteen of The Rent-ish Pod, Zach and Patrick sit down with guest Levi, a real estate investor who's learning the ropes and building his portfolio one step at a time.Levi shares how he got started, what drew h...
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Episode 14
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41:57
First-Time Investor Spotlight, Real Estate Riddles & Listener Questions Answered
In episode 13 of The Rent-ish Pod, things get personal as Zach and Patrick welcome a very special guest—producer Mose—to the mic for the first time ever. In this week’s My First Property segment, Mose shar...
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Episode 13
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35:57
📉 2025 Housing Forecast, Griffith Observatory Origins & a Seinfeld Bombshell
In episode twelve of The Rent-ish Pod, Zach and Patrick kick things off with a fresh Real News segment, breaking down ABC’s latest housing market forecast: Will 2025 Be a Better Year to Buy a House? The guys weigh in on...
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Episode 12
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41:46
History Behind Alcatraz + Listener Q&A
In Episode Eleven of The Rent-ish Pod, Zach and Patrick take a ferry to the past in this week’s Proptology segment, diving into the history of Alcatraz. Before it became the world’s most famous prison, what was it used for? How ...
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Episode 11
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31:30
🏙️ Empire State of Mind and Trumps 2025 Tariffs
In episode ten of The Rent-ish Pod, Patrick kicks things off with a quick rant about a recent Red Robin experience gone sideways—burgers, confusion, and a dash of fast-food drama.Then it's time for Proptology, where Zach ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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34:14
🏝️ White Lotus Four Seasons Resort and Listener Q&A!
In episode nine of The Rent-ish Pod, Zach and Patrick take a trip (at least in their minds) to paradise! First up in Proptology, they dive into The White Lotus and the stunning island properties featured on the show — explorin...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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35:14
🌊 Flood or Flee, Real Estate Riddles, & The Prosperous Conman Scammer Saga!
In episode eight of The Rent-ish Pod, Zach dives into a high-stakes housing dilemma: what do flood-soaked homeowners do when they have to choose between raising their home or razing it? It's a splash of real estate news you won’t want ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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42:14
🏡 Barndominiums, the Friends Apartment Myth, and Real Estate Q&A
In episode seven of The Rent-ish Pod, Zach and Patrick dig into the rural housing trend that’s taking the country by storm: Barndominiums. They break down
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Episode 7
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41:42
📈 Rising Costs, The Flatiron Building's Bold Past, & Listener Q&A!
In episode six of The Rent-ish Pod, Zach and Patrick kick things off by breaking down the latest CBS News price tracker. From food and gas to utilities and housing, the hosts dig into how rising costs are impacting everyday life—...
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Episode 6
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33:12
🗼 The Space Needle Deep Dive, A Chicken Mansion Horror Story, & Real Estate 20 Questions!
In episode five of The Rent-ish Pod, hosts Zach and Patrick kick things off with another fascinating segment of Proptology, where they explore the history and unique design of the iconic Space Needle. Then, brace yourse...
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Episode 5
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31:48
🌍 Climate Change, Churchill Downs & Listener Q&A!
In this episode of The Rent-ish Pod, Zach, and Patrick explore how climate change could impact home values, breaking down key insights from a recent news article. Then, real estate expert Mary R...
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Episode 4
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31:01
😱 Tenant Horror Stories, The Guggenheim & Listener Q&A!
In episode three of The Rent-ish Pod, hosts Zach and Patrick dive into spine-chilling tenant horror stories. Hear real-life accounts from landlords who’ve experienced the unimaginable and survived to tell the tale. Then, it’s time for another s...
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Episode 3
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31:03
🏠 Why Millennials Aren’t Buying Homes, The White House & Listener Q&A!
In episode two of The Rent-ish Pod, hosts Zach and Patrick explore the real reasons Millennials aren’t buying homes, diving into a thought-provoking news article that unpacks shifting housing trends and financial pressures. Then, get ready for ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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26:59
🏡 Airbnb’s Decline, Tenant Horror Stories, & Guess That Jargon!
In the very first episode of The Rent-ish Pod, our hosts Zach and Patrick dive into the shifting world of short-term rentals. They break down a fascinating New York Times article about the decline of Airbnb and what it means for both...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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