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 might be coming so that they’re able to take advantage 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 find ways to make my properties more green and sustainable 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 of 2020, there have been drastic disruptions to rental markets 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 broad and expired in July. The CDC’s order, on its 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 as possible. That said, some vacancies are inevitable. To minimize 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 for implementing new procedures and protocols to keep properties and Read more…
As most investors know all too well, the costs of vacancies are high when rental properties have no tenant, and landlords lose money. While some periods of vacancy are inevitable, for example when a property is first acquired, a lease ends, a tenant breaks a lease, or a tenant is Read more…
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 about coming up with systems, procedures, and routines. By taking 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 and their properties during this crisis. By keeping properties safe 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 some basic tips and tools can help to make things Read more…