Before patronizing a business, many people look online for ratings and rankings by other customers, and people seeking rental properties are no different. In this episode of Night School, we’ll check out some of the websites that allow tenants to rate landlords and what the impact of such a system might have on the industry….
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Many landlords are confused about whether or not to gather social security numbers from tenants, whether during the screening process or at lease signing. In this episode of Night School, we’ll dive into the reasons why landlords should definitely ask for social security numbers from applicants, and the downside to skipping this important step….
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When a tenant moves, it’s important for the landlord to get the new address, whether the tenant left after a lease ended or they skipped out without notice. In this episode of Night School, we’ll go through a few methods that landlords can use to find tenants once they are gone….
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In deciding which applicant to choose to rent a property, landlords have a lot of factors to consider and a tenant screening can really help. In this episode of Night School, we’ll discuss how landlords can benefit from screening multiple applicants and how that can impact decisions on who to rent to….
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Often, a landlord needs to set expectations up front, whether to help weed out unacceptable applicants or to help new tenants understand the rules and requirements. In this episode of Night School, we’ll review strategies for how landlords can set expectations at each stage of the rental process….
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Landlords are a unique group of business entrepreneurs and can benefit from professional associations. But are landlord associations and real estate investment club worth it? In this episode of Night School, we’ll examine the pros and cons of joining landlord associations or real estate investment clubs, as well as how to get the most out…
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When it comes to maintenance, it seems like landlords and tenants are constantly going back and forth on whose responsibility it is to pay for the repair. Electrical outlets and electrical system issues are often contested, so here’s a quick guide on how you as a landlord can handle the discussion about who is responsible…
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Landlords deal with lots of fees, from late fees to application fees. Some landlords have questions about non-refundable application fees, such as whether they are even legal and if there are any exceptions that require refunding. In this episode of Night School, we’ll talk about the ins and outs of non-refundable application fees and what…
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While more landlords and tenants are turning to electronic deposits to take care of the rent, there are still plenty of rent transactions that take place using a good old-fashioned paper check. We hear from nervous tenants that say their landlord hasn’t cashed their rent check yet. When tenants write a personal check, it gives…
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When landlords want to learn more about a tenant or verify information on an application, its simple and effective to turn to the internet for answers. In this episode of Night School, we’ll share details of how to gather public information on an applicant or tenant online….
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