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Tips for Renting to Tenants that Speak a Different Language

Tips For Renting To Tenants That Speak A Different Language

One of the most important things that you need to be able to do as a landlord is to find and secure great tenants for your properties. Another important task is to communicate thoroughly and effectively with your tenants so that you have a good relationship. When your tenant cannot speak English fluently or at…Read More

What should you do if your tenant is jailed

Landlord Advice: How To Handle Jailed Tenants

Millions of people spend some amount of time in jail each year, and it can be hard to imagine that that time might have an effect on your business. If, however, one of those people is your tenant, you might end up needing to figure out how to handle resulting issues at your property. Do…Read More

my tenant wants to buy my property

My Tenant Wants To Buy My Property: 5 Steps To Success

While most landlords are in the rental business for the long haul, that doesn’t mean that you won’t be buying or selling properties from time to time. In fact, you may want to let go of some properties that aren’t your ideal investments as your management style changes. It makes sense to make continuous adjustments…Read More

Should you give tenants Christmas gifts

Christmas Gift Ideas for Rental Tenant (Plus Pros & Cons)

As a landlord, there are many things that you are responsible for. In addition to the overall management of your properties and regularly checking in with tenants, sometimes there is even the expectation that you go above and beyond to do more for your tenants. But are those expectations always requirements? Many landlords and property…Read More

How to keep records for your rental business

Find Out What Records To Keep For Rentals (Landlord Guide)

There are a lot of things that you need to keep track of as a landlord. From tenant information to contracts, recordkeeping will be an essential part of your business. In addition, you will probably want to continuously track your investments, profit margins, and more so that you can continuously improve your business. Beyond keeping…Read More

what is a co tenant

Understanding Co-Tenant Rights: What Is A Co-Tenant?

People from many different walks of life look to rental properties to make their life easier without the need to purchase an apartment or home. From doctors living temporarily in a new city to college students looking to live close to class, there are lots of different situations that lead people into the rental market….Read More

how much can a landlord charge for cleaning

10 Commonly Asked Questions For Landlords: Cleaning, Eviction, And More!

Landlords and tenants alike have many questions about the overall rental process, but one area that gets even more questions is what happens when a tenant is moving out. All parties want clarity about what needs to be cleaned, what can be left behind, and how tenants can make sure they get their security deposit…Read More

A Landlord Responsibility Guide on Noise

Noisy Tenants: A Landlord Responsibility Guide On Noise

When hanging out at home, nobody likes to be disturbed by things that are outside of their control. We’ve all been in a situation where there’s just too much noise on the street or at our neighbor’s house, and we can’t help but let it bother us! Tenants living in rental properties and their neighbors…Read More

A Landlord's Guide to Fair Housing Guidelines for Apartments

A Landlord’s Guide to Fair Housing Guidelines For Apartments

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

How to Rent to Military Families

How To Rent To Military Families (Pros, Cons, The SCRA)

Service people do a great deal for the country. Ultimately, their families are just like other families that work jobs, eat dinner, go to school, and sometimes, rent houses. The big difference when it comes to renting to military tenants that landlords need to be aware of lies in the special protection laws that can…Read More