In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, chats about tenant-proofing a rental including what appliances to invest in, services and more. Yikes! What should a landlord do when a tenant refuses to fill out a W9 and why would a tenant need to fill out a W9 anyways? Last, but not least, we’ll chat…
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Updated January 2022 Screening tenants is one of the most critical parts of the rental process. Are you missing any important steps in your vetting process? Many landlords incorporate employment verification, but what can you do when an employer refuses to verify employment? When you decide to run a background check on a potential tenant,…
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In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, goes over what to do if your tenant is a hoarder including what to expect when you want to take action. Lease renewals are always a hot topic amongst landlords. But, how far in advance should a landlord propose the signing of a new lease? Last, but…
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Updated December 2021 Background checks are often confusing for tenants, and even landlords can find it difficult to understand exactly what is and is not included in this check. Specifically, a very common question we hear at RentPrep is: should landlords do a background check on a prospective tenant’s spouse? Sometimes, you’ll receive a rental…
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In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, shares how important it is to have a plan of action going into a house hacking scenario. We learn the story of one landlord that was doubting hiring a property management company because of costs. So, how much should someone pay? Last, but not least, what does…
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In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, discusses the rise of fake paystubs and the impact it can have on landlords during the rental application process. What happens when you find a highly-recommended painter to fix up your rental property, but they don’t have something like business liability insurance? We’ll go over the best…
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Updated November 2021 Wondering if landlords who offer move-in specials are onto something? Or are they just wasting their time? Rental markets across the country can be very competitive. With more properties than ever on the market in some areas, landlords have to find ways to make their properties and businesses stand out from the…
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In this week’s episode, Podcast Host, Andrew Schultz, explores the ins and out of renting out your property to traveling professionals, such as nurses. If your rental is near a college, sometimes students put down a loan as a source of income. But, can student loans be used for housing? Find out the pros and…
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Updated November 2021 Landlords both new and experienced often come to the same point in their career. That is the point when they start to wonder whether or not they should create a landlord LLC (Limited Liability Company) to better manage their rental property. Most landlords in the rental industry get curious about LLCs because…
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A lease termination notice is a formal document sent to a landlord or tenant to end the lease agreement. There are a variety of reasons why a tenant or landlord may elect to terminate a lease, such as non-payment of rent, breach of lease terms, or other legal issues. Understanding how to write a lease…
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