When a lease is about to end, landlords have a decision to make–find a new tenant or renew the lease agreement. Depending on the situation, the answer may be apparent. After all, finding new tenants can sometimes be difficult, and no landlord wants to deal with vacancies. However, if your current tenant isn’t the best […]
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Top 5 Rental Property Appliances For Rental Properties in 2022
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Feb
Feb
Part of running a successful rental business includes providing tenants with up-to-date appliances and valuable amenities. Not only does this give tenants a better experience, but it also increases the value of your property. Unfortunately, however, most of them come with a hefty cost. That said, installing modern, energy-saving rental property appliances is a great […]
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Jan
Jan
Handling lease agreements is one of the most important aspects of any rental business. Without a solid lease agreement, property owners can get damages beyond their budget. In addition, lease agreements are helpful to determine the rights and responsibilities of both the tenant and landlord. That said, sometimes circumstances pop up, and a lease may […]
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Nov
Nov
Rent increases are a normal and even expected part of any rental property business. Moreover, unless local law includes rent control policies, landlords are free to increase the rent as they see fit. While the goal for all investors is to make money, relying on rent increases to do so can easily backfire. Instead, […]
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Sep
Sep
Confusion, frustration, and fear are all words that could easily describe the ever-changing COVID-19 eviction moratorium. As the months’ tick by, both landlords and tenants face uphill battles of a different kind. Plus, navigating the laws and relief program requirements can prove daunting. As the Federal Eviction Moratorium issued by the CDC expired, states and […]
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Aug
Aug
The benefits of a working smoke detector are not hard to imagine. During a five-year period in the US alone, departments responded to over 350,000 residential fires. Whether accidental or intentional, dwelling fires are a significant risk to the safety of occupants, neighbors, and emergency services. In Maryland, new state laws several years ago aimed […]
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Jun
Jun
When it comes to return on investment, it is hard to beat a freshly painted rental interior. That said, many landlords are unsure how much something like a paint refresh should cost. Moreover, how often does a rental need a complete repaint? Finally, which paint is the best to mitigate the added wear and tear […]
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May
May
Improving or renovating your rental property is a great way to boost overall return on investment. Thus, not only helping to justify higher monthly rates but allow you to place higher quality tenants in your property. Furthermore, thoughtful upgrades can increase your property’s resale value. Understanding your rental property’s ROI will help you evaluate how […]
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Feb
Feb
Investing your hard-earned money in any venture takes planning and a calculated amount of risk. However, with risk comes reward, and real estate investment can prove profitable for investors willing to do their homework. Seasoned investors know that the formulas for rental home investment, along with the right people on your side, are the recipe […]
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Feb
Feb
As a lease comes to an end and tenants vacate, it is time to go through finding new tenants all over again. Part of a landlord’s job is to complete a move out inspection to determine tenant damage. However, what happens when you inspect the residence and find that the property’s tenant left personal items? […]