Realty Information Systems

As a landlord, you may one day be faced with a tempting prospect. A family member or friend needs a rental, and you have a vacancy. As...

There are several distinct types of properties that a landlord can invest in as a rental property. Some of these properties may offer...

On June 13th the Federal Reserve raised the interest rate to between 1.75 and 2 percent. This rate, which is the rate banks charge one...

According to Freddie Mac’s recent consumer research report, rental demand from Baby Boomers may put a lot of pressure on the rental...

Despite what your tenants may think, being a landlord is not all about sitting back and collecting rent checks every month. Managing...

One of the most important parts of being a successful landlord is the ability to price a rental unit correctly. Pricing a rental too high...

On December 22 the final version of the Republican Tax bill was signed into law, and many believe it will benefit landlords. As part of...

Landlords and property managers collect security deposits so that they may have a safety net if a tenant damages property or does not pay...

Whenever a landlord does not give back all or some of a security deposit they put themselves at risk for a lawsuit over the funds. Even...

A widespread practice among landlords is to administer late fees when rent is not paid on time by tenants. A late fee generally motivates...

There are several reasons why a landlord may decide to hire a property manager. These reasons can include limits on time available to...

For new landlords purchasing a property as a rental can be exciting and terrifying at the same time. If done correctly becoming a rental...

Landlords around the country rely on property managers to efficiently run their rental business so that landlords can focus on increasing...

When new tenants move into a new rental one of the requests they may make is if they can paint the rental. Even tenants that have been...

Many landlords or property managers only inspect their units when tenants leave. Landlords mostly check the rental units when tenants...

As a rental property owner, it is essential that you can evaluate a property’s performance over a given period. Failure to accurately...

When looking for a restaurant to eat at, an employee to hire, and business to invest in one of the first things someone is to use a...

The 421-a tax program was established in 1971 to boost construction in the city. According to the law, new construction of multiple units...

Property managers are important parts of many landlords’ rental businesses. They take care of many important tasks such as handling...

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...