As a landlord, you have dozens of different things to keep track of. Your to-do list is probably a mile long for every property you own. There’s paperwork to fill out and file, finances to balance, maintenance to do, and tenants to find. Without help, it becomes very overwhelming very quickly. That’s why it’s important… Read more »
Selecting the Right Tenant Screening Service
Seasoned landlords and property managers know that choosing the right tenant screening service can take a ton of worry and guesswork out of renting their property out to new tenants. Doing proper background, credit, and eviction history checks can be time consuming and complicated, so many property owners choose a simpler version that only pulls… Read more »
Lightening the Landlord Workload
Anyone who’s been operating as a landlord for a while can tell you that it keeps you very busy. You have to have a strong work ethic, good common sense, good people skills, great networking connections, organizational skills, and more. You need to be able to multitask, and between screening tenants, advertizing and filling your… Read more »
Getting a Second Look for Tenant Screening
There are so many reasons why it’s a good idea for landlords to do tenant screening — checking prior rental history, criminal background checks, eviction history, and more. It all helps to paint a picture of the sort of renter you’re allowing into your property, and will guide you in making better and more lucrative decisions…. Read more »
Renting to Section 8 Tenants
Depending on your location, you may be considering renting your unit to Section 8 tenants. In some areas, you may be required to consider them. Either way, there are some important things to be aware of when accepting and reviewing Section 8 applications. First of all: what does Section 8 mean? The Section 8 Housing… Read more »
Tenant Screening for College Students
It’s that time of year again — graduation is upon us, and college students are packing up and finding off campus housing for the summer months. Some may even choose to stay off campus through the next school year. If you have units to rent in a college-accessible area, you’d be remiss not to consider… Read more »
What Are the Tax Benefits of Property Repairs and Improvements?
Being a property owner and landlord has its fair share of challenges, not the least of which is the responsibility to keep your property in good working order. You may also need to create additions, improvements, or restorations. This can depend on a number of factors, from the condition of the property when you purchased… Read more »
Frequently Asked Questions Landlords Should Expect
As the school year comes to a close and summer approaches, you may have units opening up that you’re looking to fill with new tenants. Every time you accept applications, you should also expect potential tenants to come loaded with questions. When your renters are in a high-volume area and have lots of options available,… Read more »
5 Top Tools for Landlords
Being a landlord comes with many challenges. Organization is a major one, along with finding qualified tenants and collecting rent. There are many ways to complete these tasks, but taking advantage of online software and tools can simplify your life a great deal. Many new landlords don’t realize the immensity of their task and have… Read more »
Landlord Tips for Tax Season
It’s tax season, so what better time to review your tax information to determine which deductions you’re eligible for? Owning your own business and property is a wonderful thing, but it also comes with numerous responsibilities. Taxes are part of the deal, but that doesn’t mean you have to get caught in a never-ending loop… Read more »