As a rental property owner, you must establish a strong relationship with your tenants. There are many benefits to this, including your tenant staying a long period of time, thus saving you the time and energy of having to look for a new tenant regularly. However, there is a fine line between having a strong […]
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Aug
Aug
First-time landlords are a unique group of people. Some are homeowners looking to upsize or downsize and want to lease their homes. Others are investors seeking ways to fund their retirement or quit their corporate jobs. Some may be accidental landlords who must turn their primary home into a rental property for one reason or […]
30
Jul
Jul
You don’t have to search for long to find horror stories about overbearing, unfair landlords and how they mistreat their tenants. Unfortunately, it’s a common problem. However, some landlords act that way because they constantly deal with difficult tenants, tenants who never pay rent on time, and tenants who damage their property. However, regardless of […]
24
Oct
Oct
Being the owner of a rental property comes with many challenges. You’re not always sure if your tenants will pay their rent on time, if they’ll treat your investment property right, or if they will conduct illegal activities in your residence. While thorough tenant screening does a lot to reduce these risks, nothing is guaranteed. […]
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Jan
Jan
First impressions are vitally important in business. For landlords, this begins the very first time a prospective tenant reaches out. To create a great landlord-tenant relationship, the goal is to continually foster positive interactions, including during move-in. Providing new residents with a tenant welcome packet can help set the tone for the rest of the […]
14
Oct
Oct
Finding and keeping good tenants is a crucial part of owning rental properties. However, they don’t always come easy. Additionally, it may take some effort from you and your property management team to keep them. Read along as we go over some tenant retention ideas and how to maintain good tenants in your rental properties. […]
27
Jul
Jul
Occasionally, landlords will come across applicants that seem great on paper but do not quite meet the income or credit requirements. When this occurs, landlords have two options, deny them and lose a potentially good tenant or allow the applicant to have a cosigner. That said, not every rental owner is familiar with the practice […]
13
Jul
Jul
Facilitating property tours for prospective tenants is an essential part of being a landlord. In fact, this step in the process is just as crucial as marketing to and screening potential renters. Most landlords realize that showing their property in the best possible light is crucial. Sometimes a deep clean, staging furniture, or boosting […]
02
Jun
Jun
Sadly, confrontation is occasionally a given part of being a landlord. Furthermore, understanding how to deal with confrontation professionally and effectively does not always come naturally to rental owners. In fact, dealing with confrontation is something most people try to avoid at all costs. However, if you do not already employ the area’s best property […]
24
Nov
Nov
Nowadays technology has made communicating with people a cinch. Contacting friends, family, employees, and even customers has never been easier. And the same holds true for your Rockville tenants. With so many different ways of communicating with your tenants, issues can be resolved quickly and effortlessly. Utilizing the different methods of communication, you can achieve […]