Tenant turnover in rental properties is not only a cash flow killer, but unfortunately unavoidable. Unless there are certain circumstances, such as, if your tenants are moving because of a job, there are ways to reduce the amount and frequency of vacancies within your rental properties. Follow these tips to attract long-term tenants and avoid …
A home inspection is a part of any real estate transaction. A certified inspector needs to check your home in order to verify that it is suited for renting. This means that they will check the foundations, wall, plumbing system, HVAC system, and electrical system. If you have any other system operating in your house, …
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As any experienced landlord can tell you, maintaining properties is not an easy job. You need to know how to address various issues and coordinate with people that are not always willing to communicate. This is why you need to know how to approach prioritizing maintenance requests. To help you understand why doing so is …
Owning a home isn’t for everyone. More and more people are choosing to rent over buying to cut down on time-consuming and costly maintenance and repairs. And while renting could be cheaper than paying off a mortgage, there are some sneaky expenses that renters might not consider. You might be prepared for a security deposit …
Real estate is always a smart investment. It follows, then, that having multiple properties is even smarter. Owning and renting multiple properties increases your income and gives you a certain level of security – even if there are issues with one of your properties, you’ll still have others to fall back on. You may think that managing multiple …
It goes without saying that the interior of a rental property is the focus of potential renters, however that doesn’t mean no attention gets paid to the outside of the property. Sure, simple upkeep is important to most, but there are some outdoor amenities that will attract renters and when supply is low, this will …
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Summer and fall are both busy seasons for moving. As a landlord, you have to be prepared for the ebbs and flows that come with new tenants. You’ll likely experience a much higher number of new tenants during the busy moving seasons than you do in the winter or spring. Whether you’ve been a landlord …
If you live in New England, you probably look forward to summer all year. The warm weather, sunshine, and beach days are some of the best parts of living in New England. However, residents know that although summer has many perks, it also has a few drawbacks. The warm weather of summer often brings in …
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Allowing pets at a rental property is an important decision that landlords have to make before renting. It’s almost guaranteed that you’ll have one or more potential renters ask about your pet policy, so it’s important to know where you stand on the subject. The decision to allow pets or not ultimately comes down to …
As a landlord one of your biggest concerns is the safety of your tenants. You want them to feel safe and secure inside of their apartment. Making sure you are having regularly scheduled inspections to maintain proper maintenance is the first step to ensuring peace of mind for your tenants and yourself. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning …
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