It’s that time of year again – spring cleaning! An opportunity for one to improve upon their organizational skills, dive deep into an exterior cleaning spree, and get their home looking new again after a bitter New England winter. The fresh Spring air is also a nice reminder for Landlords to inspect their rental property. …
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The rental market is going strong, especially with a majority of tenants renting longer before purchasing a house than ever before. And thanks to this new trend, tenants know exactly what they want in a rental and are willing to pay more if it means living in a unit that has premium amenities and upgrades …
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Tenants, your landlord should be staying ahead of the winter maintenance of your rental, but you are still responsible for keeping up with some important maintenance tips during the cold weather season to keep you warm and safe. When temperatures plummet, the risk of your pipes freezing increases drastically. Frozen pipes create nothing but problems …
Thinking of purchasing an income property? Or do you have a vacancy and are curious about what potential tenants are going to ask? Tenants will always have questions before deciding to sign a lease. We break down six of the most common questions asked so that landlords can be prepared with the right information. 1. …
Winter is coming and it is imperative for landlords to prepare their rentals for the cold weather season. Get pre-winter ready with this maintenance checklist. First things first, check your heating system! You want to get an inspection of your heating system. Make sure your boiler, furnace or air handler is in good working order …
If you’re a property owner, you already know how managing a rental property can be financially rewarding, but you also know it requires significant commitments. Personally managing your rental property may initially seem like saving money, but it’s not that simple. A hands-on, “do it yourself” approach is suitable for handy people, but… Do you …
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This is easier said than done, we understand that. However, it is not as daunting of a task as one might think. Here are a few different ways in which you can organize your apartment: Utilize your space properly This means you need to make every square foot count. You may need to get creative …
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 …
