Now that the CDC’s eviction moratorium, initially ordered on September 1, 2020, has been extended until March 31, 2021, many landlords are becoming increasingly frustrated and concerned about being able to continue making all necessary payments to maintain their properties. Read more…
Anytime there’s a change in administrations, it can lead to a number of policy and tax changes that have material impacts on landlords and investors. No matter what the changes, it’s important, under Biden, for landlords to understand what shifts Read more…
Tax season is always a stressful time for landlords, but given some of the unique challenges of this past year, 2020 Tax Preparation During COVID-19 is particularly daunting. The good news is that there are things landlords can do to Read more…
As the climate crisis becomes more acute and as protecting the environment becomes more of a central focus, I have looked for ways to lower my carbon footprint and to live for sustainability. At the same time, I’ve tried to Read more…
As the end of the pandemic appears to be in sight, many are wondering about the lasting impacts and how COVID has affected rental prices. Naturally, one key area of focus is real estate markets and rental markets. Since March Read more…
On September 1, 2020, the CDC ordered a federal eviction moratorium to stop residential evictions due to nonpayment of rent because of COVID-19. While there had been an eviction ban included in the CARES Act, this initial ban was less Read more…
To fill vacancies can be expensive and stressful for landlords. Not only do they mean no rental income, but they also mean increased costs for utilities, maintenance, and upkeep. Obviously, vacancies are something that landlords want to minimize as much Read more…
This past year has been a difficult one for landlords. As the COVID-19 crisis has impacted the entire country, landlords have dealt with a variety of issues including shifts in housing patterns, a federal moratorium on evictions, and a need Read more…
Finding the right tenant is one of the most important jobs of a landlord. The reality is that having quality tenants is perhaps the most important factor for long-term profitability and, of course, it makes life as a landlord much Read more…
Staying on top of preventative maintenance with a checklist is one of landlord’s and property manager’s most important jobs. Doing so ensures that properties are safe and well maintained. Plus, it helps to build strong landlord-tenant relationships and lets tenants Read more…