AAA is expecting that 48.7 million Americans will travel over the Thanksgiving holidays. Most of those travelers will be on the road. While we wish you safe travels, it is also good to freshen up on what to do in Continue reading →
As the owner of a small-scale rental property, you may be on the fence about whether or not to use a property management company. Especially if you’ve never managed an income property, it can be tempting to assume that property Continue reading →
If you’ve owned income property for any length of time, you know that managing a rental can be financially rewarding. At the same time, you’ve also likely discovered that property management requires a large commitment of time and effort.
Landlords and property managers are using social media for many reasons, including resident retention. You might stay in touch and communicate with tenants using your Twitter and Facebook business accounts, posting useful information about upcoming maintenance and repairs, links to Continue reading →
Nobody likes to evict a tenant who has fallen on hard times. But sometimes all else fails and you’re left with no other choice. Whether you’re a veteran rental property owner or a professional property manager, it’s likely that you’ve Continue reading →
Eviction is an expensive proposition. Landlords forced to evict a tenant for nonpayment of rent lose more than just the rent money they don’t get. They also have to pay for court costs, filing fees, attorneys’ fees and the probability Continue reading →
Tenant screening is the way you find quality renters, which are critical to your success as a property investor, manager and landlord. This applies to single family rental units as well as massive apartment complexes. But in addition to protecting Continue reading →
There are only a few circumstances in which a landlord may enter an occupied rental property, and one of them is to show the property to a prospective tenant or buyer, as long as any notice requirements are met.
