Technology improves every single day, and the ways that we are incorporating it into our lives can change the way we live, too. Businesses around the world are constantly adapting to those changes to make; is your business adapting as well? The rental business, in some ways, is still stuck in the past. While we…Read More
If you’re a landlord that rents out a single-family home, a large apartment building, or even business space, you’ve likely wondered if your rental property is considered a business come tax time. It’s important to know that there are two classifications when it comes to rental property and taxes. You need to know this information…Read More
If you decided to make the decision to rent out your house, there’s a lot you need to consider. While a lot of people go with using an agent, we wanted to talk with you about everything you need to know about renting your house without an agent. While using an agent might make the…Read More
No matter which state you live in, most landlords require tenants to smoke outdoors, often a certain amount of feet from the building door. Smoking inside the unit is virtually never allowed. You probably have it in your lease agreement that smoking is prohibited within the unit. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always stop some people from…Read More
For many landlords, one of the scariest things that they can imagine is a tenant that doesn’t pay rent and eventually needs to be evicted. The time, money, and effort that goes into dealing with non-paying tenants and the entire eviction process is extreme, so landlords are right to be cautious of ending up in…Read More
While it’s great to assume the best of all people, there are going to be situations where tenants cause problems, ruin your property, or even sue you for damages. Being a landlord isn’t for the faint of heart! With the right tools and information, however, it is possible to be a successful and knowledgable landlord….Read More
Smoke alarms may seem like a no-brainer to install at home, but did you know that you may be required to install smoke alarms at all of your rental properties as well? Most landlords will want to install these alarms to protect their property regardless, but it’s important to understand what are the smoke alarm…Read More
Apartment Open House For Renters: Is It Worth Your Time? When it’s time to market your property, the most important thing is to be sure that you are putting your time, money, and energy into the right types of advertisement. There aren’t many good reasons to advertise at a high school if you’re hoping to…Read More
It’s no exaggeration to say that there are many different laws that landlords need to be familiar with. From following rental agreement laws to understanding state-based security deposit rules, keeping up with laws is sure to become part of your job while managing rental property. One of the most serious sets of laws that you…Read More
Naturally, some problems will develop at your rental properties over time. The roof will wear out, the floors will lose their luster, and the walls will need to be repainted. Budgeting this normal wear and tear into the cost management of your property is key to keep your bottom line. But what happens when the…Read More
