1st Choice Property Managements take on local real estate common practices with a focus around rental properties. Hear from top producers, industry leaders, trust vendors and much more. Hosted by 1st Choice Property Management's own Mason Arispe
15. Rental Market Seasonality: How the Time of Year Impacts Your Rental Property
🎙️ When is the best time to rent out your house? The answer can have a major impact on your rental price, vacancy, tenant demand, and overall return. In Episode 15 of the Fort Worth Property Management Podcast, Mason Arispe of 1st Choice Property Management explains rental market seasonality and how the Fort Worth rental market changes throughout spring, summer, fall, and winter. A rental property can be the exact same house in the exact same neighborhood and have two very different leasing e...
17 Jul 2026
14. LLC vs Trust: What Are They? and Which Is Better for Your Rental Property?
🎙️ Episode 14 of the Fort Worth Property Management Podcast answers one of the most common questions landlords ask before renting out a home: Should I put my rental property in an LLC or a trust? If you've spent any time watching real estate videos online, you've probably heard that every landlord "needs an LLC." But is that actually true? In this episode, Mason Arispe explains what LLCs and trusts are, how they work, what they protect, and when each ownership structure may make sense f...
22 Jun 2026
13. The Lease Agreement: What Every Landlord Needs to Include to Protect Their Rental Property
🎙️ Episode 13 of the Fort Worth Property Management Podcast covers one of the most important documents in real estate investing and property management: the lease agreement. Whether you are a first-time landlord or have managed rentals for years, a strong lease agreement can protect your property, reduce conflict, and provide a clear roadmap when problems arise. Many landlords only look at their lease agreement when something goes wrong. In this episode, Mason Arispe breaks down the key sec...
28 May 2026
12. Top 5 Mistakes New Landlords Make (And How to Avoid Them)
🎙️ Episode 12 of the Fort Worth Property Management Podcast covers the top five mistakes that new landlords make when renting out their property and how to avoid expensive problems before they happen. Most landlords do not fail because they bought a bad property. They fail because they make emotional decisions instead of business decisions. In this episode, Mason Arispe breaks down the most common landlord mistakes he sees every week while working with self-managing landlords across Fort Wo...
8 May 2026
11. Investment Strategies Part 2: Fix and Flips Explained: How to Analyze Deals, Avoid Mistakes, and Make Money in Real Estate
🎙️ Episode 11 of the Fort Worth Property Management Podcast continues Part 2 of the Investment Strategy Series with one of the most popular real estate investing strategies in the world: fix and flips. If you have ever watched HGTV, real estate TikTok, or YouTube investing channels, you have probably seen fix and flips presented as easy money. In this episode, Mason Arispe breaks down the real side of flipping houses, including the numbers, timelines, risks, financing, renovations, and comm...
20 Apr 2026
10. Tenant Renewal Process: Should You Renew to Your Tenant or Move On
🎙️ Episode 10 of the Fort Worth Property Management Podcast covers one of the most important decisions a landlord will make during the lease cycle: whether to renew to a tenant or move on and find a new one. Many landlords default to renewing simply because rent is being paid, but this episode explains why that mindset can cost you thousands over time. Mason Arispe walks through a professional framework used by property managers to evaluate tenant performance and protect the long-term value...
24 Mar 2026
9. Rental Listing Best Practices: How to Rent Your Property Faster and Avoid Vacancy
🎙️ Episode 9 of the Fort Worth Property Management Podcast breaks down one of the most important steps in the rental process: listing your property the right way so it rents quickly and attracts high-quality tenants. Most rental properties do not sit vacant because they are bad homes. They sit vacant because they are listed poorly. In this episode, Mason Arispe explains the exact listing procedures and best practices used by professional property managers to reduce vacancy, increase ap...
3 Mar 2026
8. Renter Proofing Your Rental Property: How to Avoid Costly Landlord Mistakes
🎙️ Episode 8 of the Fort Worth Property Management Podcast covers one of the most expensive mistakes landlords make: failing to renter proof their property before listing it for rent. There is a major difference between turning a house into a home and turning a house into a rental property. In this episode, Mason Arispe explains how emotional design decisions can shrink your tenant pool and cost thousands in turnover, vacancy, and maintenance expenses. You will learn: • Why neutral pai...
13 Feb 2026
7. Investing Strategies Part 1: House Hacking Explained: The Smartest Way to Start Real Estate Investing in 2026?
🎙️ Episode 7 of the Fort Worth Property Management Podcast kicks off Part 1 of our Investment Strategy Series, focusing on one of the most popular ways to break into real estate investing: house hacking. If you are a first-time homebuyer, young professional, or someone who feels priced out of the market, this episode explains how you may be able to purchase a property while offsetting your mortgage with rental income. In this episode, Mason breaks down: • What house hacking actually m...
30 Jan 2026
6. Landlord Documentation: What Every Texas Landlord Must Keep to Protect Their Rental
🎙️ Episode 6 of the Fort Worth Property Management Podcast is one of the most important episodes for self-managing landlords. In this episode, Mason Arispe from 1st Choice Property Management walks through the complete landlord documentation checklist you should be following from the very first application all the way through tenant move out. If you are a landlord in Texas, this episode explains why documentation is not optional and why the burden of proof always falls on the landlord ...
6 Dec 2025
5. Top 5 Questions to Ask Any Property Manager Before Hiring Them (ft. BDM Brett Patrick)
🎙️ Episode 5 of the Fort Worth Property Management Podcast dives into one of the most important decisions every landlord will ever make: choosing the right property management company. In this episode, host Mason Arispe from 1st Choice Property Management is joined by special guest Brett Patrick, Business Development Manager of Kenmore Team Property Management in Washington. Together they unpack the Top 5 Questions Every Landlord MUST Ask before partnering with a PM company. These are not sur...
20 Nov 2025
4: How to Raise Rent Without Losing a Good Tenant | Fort Worth Landlord Tips
In Episode 4 of the Fort Worth Property Management Podcast, host Mason Arispe (Operations & Business Development Manager at 1st Choice Property Management) tackles one of the toughest decisions every landlord faces: When is the right time to raise rent - and how do you do it without losing a great tenant? This episode goes deep into the real strategy behind rent increases, including: ✅ How to determine your true market rent Running local compsWhat active vs. successfully leased rentals ...
5 Nov 2025
3: The Complete Guide to Tenant Screening for Texas Landlords
🏠 Every landlord’s nightmare begins with the wrong tenant. In this episode of the Fort Worth Property Management Podcast, host Mason Arispe from 1st Choice Property Management breaks down the complete tenant screening process used across thousands of Fort Worth rentals — helping landlords avoid costly evictions and protect their investments. You’ll learn: ✅ How to stay Fair Housing compliant ✅ What to look for in applications, credit reports, and background checks ✅ How to verify inco...
24 Oct 2025
2: 4 Low-Cost Ways to Start Real Estate Investing (Without Huge Savings)
Thinking about getting into real estate investing in Fort Worth but don’t have $50,000 sitting around? In this episode, Mason Arispe — Operations & Business Development Manager at 1st Choice Property Management — breaks down four proven, low-cost ways to start investing in real estate even when you’re working with limited funds. We’ll cover: 🏡 The top strategies for beginner investors in Texas 🚫 Which “get rich quick” methods to avoid (Flips, BRRRR, Creative Financing) 💡...
14 Oct 2025
1: Pilot
In this pilot episode of the Fort Worth Property Management Podcast, you are introduced to your host, Mason Arispe. You will learn a little bit on Mason's History and get to know his role in this podcast. You are presented with your first guest star, Rob Kazen, the owner of 1st Choice Property Management. Mason and Rob delve into the intricacies of property management. They share insights from their extensive experience, covering topics like tenant screening, maintaining property conditions, ...
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