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Summertime brings warm sunny days, barbecues, and… bugs. Not only are insects an annoying pest, but they can also make your tenants uncomfortable, ill, or cause serious damage to your property. When it comes to insect infestations, the best solution is always prevention. We recommend establishing a systematic quarterly pest prevention program will ensure you’re… Read more »

Many landlords believe they have all their bases covered with tenants, only to discover something crucial they overlooked – and they often learn about it the hard way. Thankfully, when they share their stories, it allows others to learn from their mistakes! One landlord recently posted the hard lesson they learned revolving around a tenant… Read more »

When someone owns their home and injure themselves there’s little question about liability, but what if it happens to a tenant? Let’s say one of your tenants is planning a big barbecue and decides they want more lighting outside. As they’re climbing their ladder to hang the lights, they lose their footing and slip off,… Read more »

There are many reasons to use rental applications to screen tenants before signing a lease. They’ll give you a more complete picture of your applicants, notify you of any problematic history, and help you choose renters who can pay regularly and on time. However, in order to get the most out of your tenant screening… Read more »

As you grow your business and become the landlord of multiple properties, you may feel it’s time to start seriously looking into a property management company that can help you maintain and find tenants for your properties. When you work with competent professionals who have experience maintaining various types of properties, you’ll find that your… Read more »

As a new landlord, you’re likely learning all the ropes you’ll need to begin a successful rental business. If there’s any straightforward advice we can give to people who are just starting out, it’s exactly that: make sure you’re running your business as a business. When you’re in a people-centric job like renting out property… Read more »

Summer is one of the busiest times of the year for making a move — the weather’s nice, school’s out for the kids, and leases are usually ending. If you’re preparing to make a move to a new rental in the coming months, you’re definitely not alone. Do you have your checklist ready to go?… Read more »

You’ve worked hard to build your properties and your business into something great, and now it’s time to put them on the market and bring in renters. Awesome! However, you still have to create a compelling ad that will bring in your target tenants. This is easier said than done. An ad that misses the… Read more »

We’re already halfway through the first month of 2018! This is the point where a lot of people fall off the wagon with all of those lofty New Year’s resolutions they made only a few weeks ago, so there’s no better time to decide what you really want out of this year and stick to… Read more »

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 »