How to Handle Forgotten Property

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: Part One

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 […]

Roots in Pipes? What to do

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 […]

2024 Real Estate Renovation Trends

  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?

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 […]

Rent a Flip Before Selling

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 […]

Testing Market Value

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 […]

How to Fix Kitchen Details that Chase Renters Away

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 […]

HVAC Abuse?

HVAC Abuse: What It Is and How to Avoid It     Your Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning system (HVAC) is central to keeping your home comfortable throughout the year. It works hard to regulate temperatures and maintain a healthy environment by filtering out pollutants. However, many homeowners unintentionally abuse their systems by neglecting regular […]

When to Hire a Property Manager

6 Signs You’re Ready to Hire a Property Management Company     Buying an extra house and renting it to tenants can be exciting. Becoming a landlord is a big financial milestone for most people, and it can be fun to go through the process of accepting tenants and looking after a rental house. However, […]