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Advantages of Low Income Rental Properties
All around the country, the focus of most developers over the last decade has been in creating luxury residential units that can fetch...


Rent Increases Likely to Slow in 2017
According to Zillow due to recent trends in the housing and rental market, it is probable that there will be less growth in rental prices...


How to Keep Rental Keys Safe
The more rental units you own, the more keys and locks you need to ensure are safe and secure. A rental property can have several...


When Can a Tenant Sue?
As a landlord or property manager, most issues related to your tenants should be easily solved without incident. However, there may be...


This Year's Winter Forecast
The official first day of winter this year, the winter solstice, is December 21. The winter solstice is the day of the year with the...


Understanding Health Violations
City Health codes are created to protect residents from becoming ill or injured due to dangerous or disease infested buildings. There are...


Don’t Forget the Shovel this Winter.
Snow removal can be a very difficult and expensive task depending on where your rental property is. Some landlords or property managers...


Shelter in Place Rules
As a landlord or property manager, you have an often little-known responsibility to allow people to take refuge in your property if...


Who Should Pay the Water Bill?
Tenants around the country may be surprised when they move into a new rental and find out that they have to pay the monthly water bill....


Renting a Property with a Pool
Rental properties with pools come with advantages and disadvantages. Some landlords may view a pool as a great amenity that can attract...


Protect Your Rentals against Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are small brownish insects that feed on the blood of animals or humans. Their flat bodies are the size of an apple seed and they...


Who is considered a Landlord
A landlord is someone that owns property that they lease or rent for a fee to another person, generally known as a tenant. A landlord can...


Watch Out For Mold This Summer
According to Nolo.com mold is becoming a growing concern for landlords and tenants around the country. In fact, tenants have won...


Most Important Features of a Profitable Rental Property
With the start of your new year you may be looking to expand your rental property portfolio. You may think more rental properties mean...


Tips to Keeping Your Roof Maintained
Roofs are one of the most important parts of your rental property. Roofing keeps your apartment from getting damaged from outside wind,...


Renters are Paying More for Less
CNN recently reported that in 2016 apartments entering the rental market are 8% smaller than they were 10 years ago. Currently the...


Landlords Lead Responsibility
There has been recent widespread publicity about the dangers of lead as a result of the Flint Water crisis. One of the reasons why the...


New HUD Guide Line on Use of Criminal Records for Tenant Screening
On April 4th, 2016, The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a guidance memo on how landlords can use arrest and...


How Much should You Charge for Your Commercial Rental?
Monthly rent for a commercial space is complicated to determine as several factors contribute to the overall rental price. As a landlord...


Do Your Tenants Understand Grace Periods and Rent Due Dates?
It can be very frustrating to landlords when they do not receive rent by the first of the month. Like any business owners, landlords have...
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