Unfortunately, things break – even those items that are regularly and properly maintained. This article is not meant to scare you – quite the opposite!…
For those of you that live out of town from your unit or who simply don’t desire to get “down and dirty” with your rental,…
For those of you with a predilection for craftsmanship (or, at the least, for those of us that think we’re handymen and women!), the super…
Basic logic will tell you that regular and routine maintenance far outweighs being forced to perform that one major repair that could have been prevented…
If you ever have any intention of selling your unit, this is an addendum you may want to consider. While this option is usually intended…
Better known as “the law of the land,” the lease agreement is both your six-gun and your lever-action rifle, equipped with enough ammunition to stand…
First—it’s okay! Asking someone to pay to apply for tenancy is not only okay, it’s an established, industry-accepted practice. Every landlord should charge a reasonable,…
Credit reporting agencies, which are governed by the Federal Trade Commission and the Fair Credit Reporting Act require that every landlord obtain a proper Acknowledgment…
Don’t be surprised if you sometimes feel like verifying someone’s employment is like pulling teeth – especially among the larger companies that have their toll-free…
The first step in searching criminal records is contacting the Clerk of the Court – which is an elected official, responsible for maintaining court records…
You may be wondering which crimes to look for and how to rate them. Well, this is – of course – very subjective, but one…
Okay, you’ve got 20 words or less to get your phone to ring without lying about your luxurious beachside estate and its marble foyer that…
Here is where you need to begin seriously exercising caution with your fistful of dollars, because advertising space in print media can get very expensive…
How many times can you recall learning about a new restaurant, vacation destination or cool new product in the midst of a casual conversation with…
At only 10 cents a copy, this is another low-cost and effective way of advertising your vacancy – especially if you have a computer with…
Hands down, there is no better way to advertise your vacancy than a simple sign stuck in the middle of your yard (not to mention…
Okay, this is simple and has already been mentioned in reference to the kitchen, but still needs a little reiteration and elaboration. The two best…
Hands down, this is the best and most affordable solution to sprucing up your unit – by giving it the fresh scent of latex paint.…
Unless your bathroom is on par with an outhouse off the old ’49er Trail or today’s typical interstate rest stop, you needn’t bother lifting anything…
Without a doubt, the kitchen is key in attracting tenants, especially couples and families – and, of course, those that are Food Network fanatics. However,…
Obviously, not many people are attracted to a neglected home when looking for a place to lease for the next year or two. As you…
So maybe you’ve been thinking about it for a long time and have been a little hesitant to venture off into the great untamed frontier…
When facing bad or prosperous times and the decision is made accordingly to move into a more reasonable or lavish place, you may want to…
For the purposes of this article, “temporary relocation” is defined as “leaving a primary residence with the likelihood of returning one day (usually between six…
One of the most common scenarios in which people unexpectedly find themselves thrust into the position of becoming a potential landlord is by inheriting property.…