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 »
Tenant Property and Safety – What’s Your Responsibility?
When tenants live on your property, there’s often a certain expectation of safety and protection for themselves and their property. They expect a safe unit to live in, functional window and door locks, a safe place to park their vehicle without risk of preventable damage, and other similar security measures. If something happens on your… Read more »
A Guide to Tenant Notices
As a landlord, you’re probably at least somewhat familiar with serving your tenants notices. There are many different notices that you’re required by law to use to notify people living on your property of certain events, including entering their premises, raising rates, or terminating a lease. These laws and regulations vary by state and even… Read more »
Managing a Vacation Rental
With the rise of companies like Airbnb and VRBO, there’s never been a better time to be a landlord in a desirable location. Even if rental prices are skyrocketing, tenant levels are lagging, or units are becoming more difficult to fill, if you’re in a vacation hotspot, you can always rely on travelers looking for… Read more »