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Tag Archives: Tips for Landlords

How to Attract Tenants in 2024: Amenities Renters Want

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All tenants have their own specific needs and wants for a rental property. Some want a property with a lot of space, some want a quiet community, and some want amenities that enhance their lifestyle, such as a pool or fitness center. It’s important for rental owners and property managers to understand what their tenants […]

How Often Should You Paint Your Rental Property?

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The visual appeal of your rental property’s interior is what makes your tenants feel at home in their place of temporary residence. A nice-looking rental also helps yield high rent rates and top-notch tenants who pay on time. As a property owner, you will undoubtedly have to paint your rental property at some point. After […]

5 Reasons to Settle a Rental Home Dispute Out of Court

Finding yourself in a dispute with your tenant can be stressful. Even if you have a high-quality Washington DC property management company by your side, litigating in court should be avoided if possible. So, how can you resolve conflict between you and a tenant? There are plenty of reasons to settle a rental home dispute […]

What Can You Do If Your Tenant Is a Hoarder?

Tenant screening is a crucial part of choosing the right person for your rental property. However, it doesn’t always catch everything. For instance, a person with a hoarding disorder may seem like the average renter. However, when you enter their apartment for an inspection, you may be shocked at how many items they’ve kept piling […]

Single Family vs. Multi-Family Homes: Which is Right for You? 

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Are you trying to decide between investing in a single-family vs multi-family property? We understand that this choice is crucial. It’s not just about picking a property, but it’s about finding the right match for your money goals, your way of investing, and how you see your money growing in real estate.  In this guide, […]

How to Deal with Parking in Multi-Family Buildings

Most apartment buildings provide private parking, which can be convenient for residents wondering where to park. However, parking in multi-family buildings can be tricky to manage. Property owners may face various types of parking options, such as surface lots, parking garages, and off-site lots. While each of these will help tenants avoid street parking, it’s […]

9 Questions You Should Ask When Interviewing a Property Manager

Are you tired of handling your day-to-day landlord responsibilities on your own? If so, you’re likely considering hiring a property manager to help make your rental property business less demanding. However, if you choose the wrong property manager, your decision could backfire, making your job as a landlord even more stressful. That’s why it’s important […]

How to Conserve Water and Energy in Your Rental Property

Water and energy conservation are at the forefront of many peoples’ minds. As the cost of energy continues to rise, major droughts are also becoming a real threat in regions all across the country. Thus, as the number of people wanting to become environmentally friendly with their daily activities increases, it is important as a rental property […]

Should You Allow Tenants to Pay Rent With a Credit Card?

There are several ways to pay rent, whether you bring a check to your landlord or pay online using a debit or credit card. That said, there are pros and cons to each method. Seeing your landlord or property manager in person and handing them a check for your rent payment can make you feel […]

9 Simple Updates to Increase Energy Efficiency in Your Rental

You may feel that investing in energy efficiency for your rental properties is not the best use of time and money. After all, you are not the one living in the property and, therefore, will not reap any of the benefits. However, you couldn’t be more wrong. Today, we’ll go over nine ways to increase […]