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 …
First impressions don’t just matter to buyers, they also matter to renters. Think about it… Would you want to live in someplace that doesn’t look nice or isn’t well kept? It also makes potential tenants wonder how the inside of the property may look and may be turned off. The exterior appearance of your property …
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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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 …
As we have mentioned before being a landlord is a job and a business. You want to make sure you are doing all you need to as the owner and going the extra mile to show your tenants you care. What better way to do this than a nice welcome package for them. You can …
Landlords often have concern over having a good tenant with rent being paid on time. One of the benefits of having a section 8 tenant is knowing that a portion, if not all, of the rent will be paid on time (often early!) since it is a federally funded program. The Section 8 housing voucher …
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