At this point, it’s no secret: millennials are becoming the “Renter Generation.” More and more people born in the 80s and 90s are choosing to rent rather than purchase a home, often because home prices are so astronomically expensive, but also because renting better suits their lifestyle and needs. This means you have a ready… Read more »
What Constitutes a Service Dog?
As a landlord, it’s not out of the realm of possibility that you might receive an application from a renter who uses a service dog. Legally, it’s important for you to understand what a service dog is, what it does, and how it affects you under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Housing… Read more »
Why It’s Important to Check Tenant ID
There are a number of tips that seem like a given when you’re in the landlord game: find tenants who will pay rent regularly and maintain your property, have an emergency repairman’s number available at all times, and make sure to check an applicant’s ID. Surprisingly, many of these things are easier said than done…. Read more »
See How Perspective Tenants Live: Visiting Previous Residences
One of the biggest challenges facing landlords is finding the right tenants for their property. Once you have a steady stream of applicants rolling in, you no longer have to worry about getting your units filled, you have to worry about filling them with responsible and respectful renters. It’s important to have a good idea… Read more »
Things to Look for in a Rental Property
So you’re looking to invest in rental property. Congratulations! Becoming a landlord and rental property owner is a big step, and one that can be very rewarding and lucrative. Before you make the leap, there are a number of very important factors to consider when selecting the property you’d like to purchase. Here are the… Read more »
What Young People Look For In Rentals
If your property is located in an area that’s popular with younger renters, you’ve probably wondered if it’s a market you should tap into. College towns and cities are two areas full of younger rental markets, and if you’re interested in making your property appealing to them, there are several things you should know about… Read more »
What to Do if Your Tenant is a Hoarder
Landlords always hope they end up with the very best candidates from the tenant pool, but even with screening you can occasionally end up with a less-than-perfect tenant. There are many tenants who can cause issues on your property, but hoarders present a specific challenge. Though they’ve been sensationalized on network reality shows, cases of… Read more »
How to Find a Handyman for Your Rental Property
When you’re going down the checklist for everything you need to have a successful rental property, a reliable handyman is pretty high on the list. As a landlord, you’ll be responsible for property maintenance. That includes emergencies that threaten the wellbeing of your tenants or might damage your property, like a 3AM water heater leak… Read more »
Tips for Landlords: Streamlining the Application Process
When you work as a landlord, you learn very quickly that a large part of your life will be dedicated to reading applications for potential tenants. Whether you’re renting out a single home or numerous apartments, you’re almost guaranteed to have more applications than open properties. If you’re not careful, the work can easily become… Read more »
Marketing a Rental on Craigslist, Zillow & Trulia
When it comes to marketing a rental property, landlords have a lot of options at their disposal. There are all the traditional avenues, like print media and radio. You can list in forums online, or create social media profiles to reach potential local tenants. However, some of the best and most underutilized marketing methods are… Read more »