As a landlord, you know how much you have to juggle to manage your rental property. You deal with marketing, screening, leasing, maintenance, accounting, and more. And you have to do it all while keeping your tenants happy and vacancy rates low. Enter the power of artificial intelligence (AI). AI isn’t just a buzzword or…Read More
Updated September 2023 You’ve recently gone through the lengthy process of finding and screening a new tenant for your rental property. Both parties have signed the lease. But then the tenant suddenly contacts you to let you know about their change of plans and that they no longer intend to move in. As a landlord,…Read More
As a landlord, have you ever received a Fair Housing complaint or been contacted by a Fair Housing tester? If so, you know the anxiety and confusion that can cause. And if this is the first time this has happened, you may also be wondering what Fair Housing testing is and how it can affect…Read More
Expanding your property portfolio to include specialized properties can bring in big profits. Corporate housing is one of the most profitable types of rentals to manage, but it’s not the right market for everyone. The stress of renting out fully furnished (and frequently turned over) apartments seems impossible to some landlords. Without the right tools,…Read More
In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Property Manager & Business Owner, Andrew Schultz, chats about the latest rental property scam where fake rental hosts give a tour to a prospective tenant and then rob them soon after. Should you have sympathy for a tenant? It’s possible. Find out when you should give your tenants a…Read More
Many landlords have remained accustomed to the same type of marketing for their rentals for decades. Rental property tours and photos have showcased empty units, leaving the tenant to imagine the property as a home. Staging rental properties shows just how much tenants want to be able to envision a cozy home rather than a…Read More
Every investor understands there’s risk in real estate. The most successful investors understand how to appropriately assess that risk before moving forward on purchases that might otherwise end in regret. ARV, or after-repair value, is one of the most popular ways for real estate investors to analyze the potential value of a property to determine…Read More
Recent years have seen the popularity of cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and NFTs skyrocket. News media cover stories about crypto companies, and many stores have begun their own forays into transactions involving cryptocurrencies. So, what is the relationship between real estate and cryptocurrency like today? As recently as five years ago, many landlords and investors felt…Read More
Tracking the success and growth of your rental business is only possible with the right figures, formulas, and perspectives. One of the most valuable tools for investors is the cap rate for rentals, also known as the capitalization rate. Cap rates boil down a variety of information that gives you an idea of the expected…Read More
Virtual reality is a hot term in the tech industry today. But, does this have any effect on the rental and real estate markets? It does: in the form of a virtual property tour. Real estate virtual tours already existed before COVID-19-related shutdowns required this innovation, but there’s no doubt these tours became more commonplace…Read More
