What You Should Know Before Investing in a Historic Home     As you expand your real estate portfolio, you may come across an opportunity to invest in a historic home. For many people, this can be an exciting prospect as you will be purchasing a piece of local history. Additionally, homes in historic neighborhoods […]

3 Stages of Pest Control Every Rental Property Needs     Pest control. It’s something every landlord has to think about, and the presence of vermin can cause problems that affect your reputation as well as potential legal consequences. So, what can you do to properly handle pest control on your rental property. Here are […]

What to Do If Former Tenants Leave Belongings at the Property Tenant turnover is an important part of managing a rental property. When one tenant leaves, the landlord or their property manager must prepare the home to get back on the market and welcome new tenants. This usually involves a deep cleaning, repainting, annual maintenance, […]

Lease Facts: Can You Require Tenants to Leave a Faucet Dripping During a Freeze?     Can You Require Tenants to Leave a Faucet Dripping During a Freeze? In every climate, offering homes for rent comes with a unique concern: How can you ensure your tenants take good seasonal care of the property? Most of […]

What to Do If There Are Roots in Your Rental Property Pipes.     Your tenant calls you to say there is something wrong with the plumbing. Despite their best efforts with Draino, vinegar, and plunging, the drains are slowed or fully stopped, and they don’t know what to do. You nod sagely and send […]

  7 Rental Property Renovation Trends Holding Strong Through 2024     As a landlord, if you want happy tenants and the best rental prices, renovations are part of doing business. It is your role to keep properties in good quality. Tenants want homes that are bright, welcoming, and modernized no matter when the structure […]

What to Do About Cloudy Windows on a Rental Property.     You have a rental home with double-paned windows. Generally, this is a benefit in terms of energy-efficiency and temperature retention. It makes the home more comfortable and affordable for your tenants. However, you have recently noticed that the space between the panes of […]

FHA Loans Are More Popular – Why You Should Rent a Flip Before Selling It The popularity of property flipping has grown substantially among real estate professionals both full and part-time. The potential for big profit is the primary reason for this, helped out by the abundance of television that focuses on the topic. But […]

How to Test the Market Value of a Property When you are investing in residential properties, estimating a home’s value is an important part of the process. The value of a property will determine how much you must invest to buy it and how much you can charge for rent when the property is ready […]

5 Kitchen Details That Chase Away Renters Renting out an investment home, you want the house to look its best. Renters are often swayed by first impressions. They are following their hearts to their vision of a good home while checking for practical details in every home they tour. The kitchen is especially important when […]