For many individuals, pets are just as much a part of their family as any blood relative. Whether or not your rental allows pets could significantly affect your qualified tenant pool in today’s rental industry. As a landlord, accepting pets is a big decision, and there are plenty of things to consider. Today our focus is […]
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Learning how to retain your tenants, and encouraging them to sign lease renewals, is something all successful property owners do. In fact, learning this skill early on saves you time and money in the long run. When tenants renew, you eliminate the need to advertise a vacancy, screen for new tenants, draft a new […]
As a rental property owner, it is your job to find ways to screen for the right kind of tenants to lease your Bel Air property. This is especially true if you want to become a successful landlord. While screening, you might look for high quality tenants with good paying jobs, that have the ability […]
First impressions are a big deal when it comes to moving tenants into your Philadelphia rental property. In fact, the way in which you handle the entire move-in process is sure to set the tone for the entire lease term. If you want an easy way to impress your new tenants, make them feel welcome […]
Requiring your tenants to have renters insurance is one of the best ways to protect yourself, your Abingdon rental property, and your tenants. Unfortunately, many tenants feel that having renters insurance is not necessary. In fact, a 2016 Insurance Information Institute poll reports that only 41% of renters have renters insurance, compared to 95% of […]
Though having one universal lease agreement satisfying every type of lease term possible would be great, in reality, every lease is different. And, while using a universal lease form is possible, it is important to note that whether you self-manage your Dundalk rental property, or enlist the help of a property management company, there are […]
Though there are always exceptions, your typical lease agreement will probably last for one year. After that, you and your tenants will have the choice to sign a new lease agreement for another lease term. If you have high quality tenants living in your rental property, and you seek to build a successful rental property […]
Dealing with late rent payments is not something any rental property owner wants to be faced with. It can be challenging to confront those that owe you money, even if you are in the right position to do so. You may find it is easy to give in and let a late payment slide, especially […]
With the growing rental market, property owners all over the country find that families are stepping away from buying property, and are looking to rent instead. In fact, according to the New York Times, every year since 2004, 770,000 new rental houses have come onto the rental market. While not every one of those rental […]
If you own a rental property in Philly, you might know that over a quarter of your state’s population is comprised of millennials. And if you didn’t, now you do. That means marketing your vacant rental properties specifically to millennials should be a priority. In the past, we have discussed how to go about leasing […]