The business of property management can be a rewarding and lucrative one, but it can also be time-consuming, frustrating, and overwhelming. The best way to ensure that you are successful and happy as a property manager is to be proactive Read more…
The pandemic has caused disruptions to rental markets and rental practices. As landlords and tenants alike learn to adjust to the new normal, it’s important that landlords keep their business safe by being informed and proactive about protecting their tenants Read more…
As so many things have changed in recent months in rental markets, it’s more important than ever for landlords to be informed, prepared, and efficient when dealing with tenant and property management issues. Thankfully, taking a few minutes to review Read more…
One of the best moves you can make as a landlord is keeping detailed records of your expenses to reduce the tax liability on rent income. Of course, depreciation is a significant expense. Even before a property exceeds the 27.5 Read more…
In a normal rental market, prices begin rising in the spring in anticipation of the peak rental season, summer. This year, however, COVID-19 has substantially disrupted rental trends and made some notable changes in the rental markets in major cities Read more…
Landlords should not ignore the fact that every rental needs to be treated for insects. So the question remains: do you hire a professional or do you DIY pest control? If you’re serious about being a successful long term landlord, Read more…
While criminal background checks have long been a part of the tenant screening process for landlords, recent legislation in some parts of the country has banned inquiries into potential tenant’s criminal backgrounds. These provisions are aimed at helping ex-convicts find Read more…
When screening potential tenants, it’s important for landlords to know all relevant housing laws so that they don’t unknowingly violate federal, state, or local laws or rental discrimination. As a baseline, all landlords should be familiar with federal housing laws. Read more…
When moving into a new rental property, there are many logistics for tenants to consider. Amidst the many tasks and responsibilities, it can be easy to overlook some of the key processes that tenants should be prioritizing during move-in. To Read more…
While some landlord and tenant laws are consistent from state to state, a number of states have odd laws that can make things difficult for everyone. Landlord-tenant laws are in place to give everyone fair access to housing, to help Read more…