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 »
Use Screening to Support Tenant Safety
By now, we’ve established many times over that tenant screening is one of the best ways to keep your investment safe, but also focus on the tenant safety. However, you’re not the only beneficiary of thorough screening — so are your current tenants. Tenant retention is one of the best ways to succeed in this… Read more »
How to Keep Your Best Tenants
As any good landlord knows, the first step in filling your rentals with quality tenants is a well-rounded screening and interview process. We’ve written extensively on both tenant screening and interviewing prospective tenants, so we know you’ve got that in the bag. So what comes next? You have great tenant who pays on time and… Read more »
Should I Invest in Student Housing?
If you’re considering investing in student housing near a university, there are a lot of things to consider. The appeal is certainly there — property near colleges is easy to fill and almost guaranteed to have full vacancy during the school year, provided it’s priced appropriately. These properties are in highly desirable areas, and if… Read more »
Security Deposit 101 for Landlords
Whether you’re getting ready to rent your first unit or you’ve been renting for a little while already, security deposits are probably on your checklist. You know they’re a way to guarantee coverage in the case of damaged or missing property, or an unforeseen issue that breaks the lease agreement. -But what don’t you know?… Read more »