Collecting rent from tenants has its own set of challenges, especially when tenants are reluctant to pay. Maybe there’s a dispute over a particular item. Or maybe they may want to pay their rent using a method you don’t accept. Sometimes they simply don’t have the money. Whatever the case, …
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5 Traits of an Ethical Landlord (& Why They Matter for Your Business!)
In this day and age, pretty much anyone can buy a few properties and become a landlord.But being a landlord is about a lot more than owning property. You’re literally responsible for another person’s living situation; it’s your job to handle repairs and maintenance, to manage trust accounts, …
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The Essential Guide to Routine vs. Emergency Maintenance for Landlords
When it comes to property maintenance, as an owner, you have two main responsibilities. The first is to provide a safe place for your tenant to live at all times. And the second, which is an offshoot of the first, is to take care of any problems with your property in a reasonable amount of time …
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The Stop-Doing List for Landlords: 5 Tasks to Give Up Right Away
Have you heard of the “Stop-Doing” list?Basically, the idea is that sometimes what you stop doing is just as important as the things you start doing. So instead of creating a to-do list, with an endless number of tasks you want to complete, you should focus on things you hate doing or things that …
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3 Simple & Effective Ways To Advertise Your Rental Property
You’ve own a property. You’re ready to rent. All you need now is a tenant.And if you advertise your rental property right, the tenants will find you.Can it really be that easy? Well, with the resources of a good property manager and some basic tips, getting traction among tenants might be less …
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The Anatomy of A Perfect Landlord [INFOGRAPHIC]
With over 2,600 new renters entering the rental market every day, it's a great time to own investment properties! However, being a landlord comes with lots of demands and you'll want to be prepared for what's ahead. Whether you’re buying your first rental property or considering leasing a …
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Should You Hire A Professional Property Manager? [INFOGRAPHIC]
You’ve probably considered managing your own rental property. And who wouldn’t? Passing on management fees saves you money up front. But property managers do much more than collect rent checks, and it’s up to you to decide if those are tasks you can—and want to—handle.
Reasons to Hire a Property …
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8 Signs You’re Not Cut Out to Be a Landlord
There are few things worse than optimistically starting a new job only to find out you hate it. Whether you’re considering buying your first rental property or deciding if you want to lease a property you already own, make sure you know what you’re getting into when you become a DIY landlord. If …
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