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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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 […]
05
Sep
Sep
Minimizing the time your Harford County rental property sits vacant between tenants is the goal of any successful landlord. That’s why, once you find out your current tenant will not be signing a lease renewal, it is a good idea to start the search for a new tenant right away. But what should you do […]
22
Aug
Aug
You have been stewing over whether you should add another Montgomery County rental property to your growing portfolio. And, like all successful landlords, you have done your due diligence and researched all the right things – market trends, going rental rates, amenities, financing options, as well as nearby shopping, dining, and entertainment venues. There’s just […]