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How Might the Current Candidates Affect Your Bottom Line?
The country has seen an election cycle filled with scandal, name calling, and general unpopularity. On November 8th America will be...


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...


Should You Rent to College Students?
Renting to college students is a potentially lucrative market especially if your rental property is located in a college town or near a...


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...


When Can Tenant Use Repair and Deduct Rules?
In several states, tenants may be allowed to deduct money from rent to pressure landlords and property managers to make repairs. As a...


Rules Regarding Prospective Tenants Who May Not Be in the US Legally
One of the most controversial aspects of this election year has to do with individuals who are not living in the United States legally. ...


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...


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...


Tips for Helping Your Older Apartment Stay Competitive
Apartment construction is at an all-time high. There are more than half a million new units being built across the country which is twice...


Selling Your Rental Property with a Tenant Living Inside
There may be several reasons why a landlord may decide to sell his or her rental property. Some landlords may want to gain capital to...


When Can You Raise Rent?
Rent increases are a natural part of being a landlord and a tenant. If your building falls under rent control rules then when you can...
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