We offer up a lot of landlord tips on our blog, but this subject is perhaps one of the most important for your long term success and financial protection: Property Insurance Policy Basics. As a landlord, it’s your responsibility to ensure your property is protected. If you’re new to property management, you may not realize that… Read more »
The Landlord Lifecycle
The landlord lifecycle begins before you even purchase your first property. It can be a bumpy road, but many property managers think it’s worth it, both as a rewarding career and a solid investment. How do you get started? What are the steps along the way? We share the most important highlights below. Before you… Read more »
What TSCI package is right for you?
If you are investing in rental property to grow your investment portfolio, a best practice is consistent tenant screening. What is the best package for you? It depends. Although our products are divided into 1-5 units and 6+, it’s really your needs and preferences that decide. Our 6+ services require an on-site inspection to confirm… Read more »
Selecting the Best Prospective Tenants
When you’re looking through applicants for prospective tenants for your properties, it can be difficult to determine who would be the best match for your rental unit. Applicants who seem ideal on paper might actually be unsuitable for your property, so it’s important to ask several important questions above and beyond the basics. When in… Read more »
Managing Rentals That Allow Pets
It’s hard not to love our pets — they’re loyal, sweet, cuddly, entertaining, and adorable. When it comes to rentals, however, a whole new host of concerns crop up. Keeping a pet in a rental home or unit involves more than simply releasing them into the wilds of an apartment to explore to their heart’s… Read more »
The Importance of Checking Tenant Rental History
When you’re dotting your i’s and crossing your t’s, one of the most important things you can do to protect yourself as a property owner is to check out tenant rental history. Running a background check can be effective for uncovering details about an applicant’s previous residences, but it’s still a good idea to work… Read more »
The Benefits of Background Checks and Eviction History
First things first: when we talk about “background checks,” what do we really mean? A background check on a potential tenant can provide a variety of detailed information about their criminal history, including previous evictions. It’s best to work with a service provider that has a reputation quality checks with detailed information if you want… Read more »
Background Checks for Vacation Rentals
For landlords of long-term residential units, the background check is a familiar tool of the trade. They’re considered standard protocol and are typically accepted as a safety precaution against fraud, problem tenants, poor credit, and other information that might inform the decision about whether or not to rent to specific people. When your livelihood is… Read more »
Prepping Your Space for Airbnb
If you’ve never considered offering up your home as a vacation rental, the rise of Airbnb may be changing your mind lately. When most people hear “vacation rental,” they think of a second property located somewhere swanky, not their own home. However, companies like Airbnb are making it easy to offer up any sort of… Read more »
When Tenants Leave Abandoned Property Behind
There are many joys that come with being a landlord. Unfortunately, there are a number of downsides, as well. Every landlord hopes they’ll be able to get away with not ever having to deal with a problem tenant, but few are so lucky. Issues can range from noise violations to criminal activity, and you may… Read more »