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 […]
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Apr
Apr
Virtual home tours are a popular way to showcase a rental property. However, the COVID-19 pandemic made virtual touring a necessary ingredient to success. Using these models allows the viewer free reign to explore the property from the comfort and safety of their own home. Essentially, this creates a 24/7 open house! That said, Matterport […]
02
Apr
Apr
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 […]
23
Feb
Feb
Discovering that an unauthorized person is living in your rental property is a very stressful situation. As a landlord, it is your duty to protect the property and ensure that only authorized and vetted individuals live in the unit. Unfortunately, despite having a rock-solid lease agreement, there may be times when a tenant’s guest(s) overstay […]
27
Jan
Jan
In a competitive rental market, every lead is vital. After all, a high tenant turnover rate can wreak havoc on your annual profit, which is why placing tenants efficiently is so important. However, not every prospective applicant that wants to see your rental property will meet the qualifications. That said, placing a bad tenant causes even more […]
22
Dec
Dec
Choosing a bank that has the right services for your rental property business needs involves careful consideration. After all, you do not want to entrust your money to a bank led by someone such as William R. Beamon. Beamon swindled more than $20,000 in rent payments and security deposits from unknowing tenants. To top it all […]
12
Dec
Dec
Conducting routine inspections of your rental property throughout your tenant’s lease term is an excellent way to ensure your property is being well maintained. Plus, it offers you a chance to address small maintenance and repair issues before they become bigger, as well as the chance to make sure your tenants are satisfied. It is […]
08
Nov
Nov
Being a rental property owner leaves very little time for dull moments. To start, you search out and purchase the “perfect” property, perform upgrades and renovations so your investment becomes a hot commodity, and then interview interested tenants until you find the ideal one. Once all of that work is done, you may feel ready […]
10
Sep
Sep
You may feel that investing in energy efficiency for your Fort Meade 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. Well, think again. Energy efficient updates to your rental become very appealing […]
07
Sep
Sep
Rental scams have been around for decades. And, as the number of people looking to rent increases nationwide, more tenants than ever are on the lookout for these scams, so they don’t fall victim them. Criminals that are responsible for these scams are aware of the heightened demand for rentals, and the increasing rent rates […]