Understanding the intricacies of landlord-tenant interactions can be complex, as both sides frequently encounter a range of obstacles. Issues such as maintenance dilemmas, late rental payments, and communication hurdles can, if left unattended, put a strain on their relationship. Yet, by adopting a forward-thinking attitude and fostering mutual respect, many of these hurdles can be …
In a perfect world, every landlord would have the perfect tenants that pay rent on time and leave your property undamaged, but this doesn’t always happen. At first, a prospective tenant might seem like the ideal candidate but once they’ve moved in and are settled, can prove otherwise. To help avoid any issues, thoroughly screening …
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There is no magic equation for being a successful landlord but by picking up a few habits and staying professional, being a landlord will be that much easier. If you’re ready to maximize your profits, here are five habits to pick up! 1. Be proactive about regular maintenance & communication Staying on top of regular …
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 …
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 …
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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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 …
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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In a perfect world, tenants would inform their tenants when issues first occur but that’s not always the case. By performing regular property inspections, you’ll be able to catch these issues and make any repairs before they turn into major problems, saving you time and money. If you’re used to only carrying out property inspections …
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