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What Is A Rental Arbitrage? A Guide For Landlords

In recent years, aspiring real estate entrepreneurs have been entering the industry through rental arbitrage. With rental arbitrage, tenants rent from your property in the long-term and sublet it to short-term renters through Airbnb, VRBO, and other platforms.  This sounds simple enough, right? But in reality, it’s not quite as harmless as it sounds. Let’s […]

How to Find Tenants: A Guide for Landlords

One of the most critical aspects of being a landlord is finding reliable tenants. After all, a good tenant pays rent on time, keeps your property in prime shape, and helps you avoid frequent vacancies. But when it comes to how to find tenants, where do you start? It’s not always obvious at first glance. You […]

7 Simple Small Apartment Bathroom Ideas to Try

Great things come in small packages, and your small apartment is no exception. With a few little fixes, your rental bathroom can be much more appealing to tenants. Here, we’ll share simple small apartment bathroom ideas for making your space more functional–and fashionable. Table of Contents Add a Smart Mirror Floating Furniture Take Advantage of […]

How to Maximize Rental Income Without Raising Rent

As a landlord, finding ways to boost rental revenue is always a top priority. Although increasing rent may seem like the simplest way to solve the problem, you risk losing your tenants. Instead, value addition is the best strategy to increase rental income since it allows you to improve your property and services without simply […]

Can You Cancel a Lease? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Are you thinking of ending your lease contract early? Can you cancel a lease without facing unexpected costs? While canceling a lease can lead to challenges, the proper steps and guidance can help you navigate the process with minimal hassle. In this article, we walk you through everything you need to know about lease cancellation, […]

Tips to Make Your DC Rental Property More Appealing

The rental market is competitive, so offering a stylish and modern rental is key to your success. Even occupied properties can benefit from some simple upgrades to boost appeal and value. But just because you hear the word upgrades does not automatically have to mean costly. A careful selection of durable materials and mindful changes […]

Pros and Cons of Offering Rent-to-Own Options

Have you ever thought about selling your rental property through a rent-to-own agreement? A rent-to-own agreement allows a tenant to put their monthly rent payments toward the final purchase of the rental home. After an agreed-upon amount of time, the renter can then purchase the home for the price stated in the agreement. Would you […]

How to Set Proper Boundaries with Your Tenants as a Landlord

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 […]

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 […]