We’re already halfway through the first month of 2018! This is the point where a lot of people fall off the wagon with all of those lofty New Year’s resolutions they made only a few weeks ago, so there’s no better time to decide what you really want out of this year and stick to… Read more »
Renewing Rental Lease Agreements: What You Should Know
Leases and rental agreements are part and parcel of a landlord’s job, which means you’ve got to know their ins and outs. You’ve already managed to get your first batch of leases signed — that’s fantastic. Now the lease term is almost up and it’s time to start thinking about renewals. What do you need… Read more »
How to Avoid High Tenant Turnover
In certain lines of work, turnover is good for business. In the rental market, however, high tenant turnover can mean empty units, lost revenue, and a host of potential problems. Finding a good tenant is difficult enough without having to replace them with another, equally good tenant every year. How do you ensure your quality… Read more »
Attracting Great Tenants for Your Rental Properties
We write a lot about the risks of potentially bad tenants, but what about all the great tenants? With some finesse and a bit of help, you can attract really fantastic tenants to your rental properties. Tenants who pay on time, don’t break their contracts, upkeep the property, and are generally pleasant people to speak… Read more »
What’s Included In A Background Check?
Every seasoned property manager knows that landlord background checks are the key to finding quality tenants for their clients’ properties. Services that offer tenant background checks will give you a list of information that will help give you a more well-rounded picture of the person you’re about to sign a contract with. But what information… Read more »
Understanding Tenant Screening Services
What are tenant screening services used for and why should landlords consider them as a tool? These are bigger questions than they appear, and we’re happy to go over the benefits. Tenant screening is quite possibly the best way to protect your property, your business, and your peace of mind. You can learn a great… Read more »
Should You Rent to Tenants in the Military?
If you live in an area with a high population of military personnel nearby, you may be considering renting out your properties to members of the military. Over half a million active duty members are stationed in Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina, California, and Texas at any given time. That means you always have a plentiful… Read more »
What to Do About Non-Paying Tenants
As landlords, we hope we’ll never have to be in the position of dealing with a non-paying tenant. Unfortunately, the longer you’re in this business, the more likely it is that you’ll encounter a tenant who won’t pay rent on time, or at all. There are any number of reasons for it, from job loss… Read more »
Benefits of Being a Landlord on Social Media
We know you’ve probably heard all about social media — how it’s a great advertising tool, how it keeps you connected, and how it furthers your reach. As a local landlord, is it really worth it? We think so, depending on your area and other marketing. It can be a great addition to your marketing… Read more »
Using Tenant Screening to Your Best Advantage
We’re no stranger to the subject of tenant screening and the many ways it benefits landlords and property owners, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth revisiting the topic every once in a while. One of the most important preventative measures a property owner can take is properly vetting each and every one of their… Read more »