A rental property fire is one of the things most landlords dread more than anything else. As a rentals fire is less common than other issues landlords face, they often panic and don’t know where to start. We compiled a list of 10 steps to make your life much easier in the case of a rental property fire. [inf_infusionsoft_inline optin_id=optin_2] … Read more
The biggest concern any landlord has when finding a tenant is finding someone that is going to pay their rent. However, sometimes problems do come up and you have to understand everything you can about things like evictions and bankruptcy. The problem with tenant bankruptcy is that it offers its own difficulties for the landlord. Understanding tenants in … Read more
As a business owner operating as a landlord, you would understand that the actual sale in your business is the rent you collect. Collecting rent means having cash flow to operate your business, have enough fund to set aside to pay for repairs and maintenance, or pay any due tax on your property. That said, … Read more
This chapter will give landlords hurricane tips for rental properties as hurricane preparations look to be an increasing need given recent weather patterns. It is important to do some preparation before any event might happen. You should know your own limits and ability to do repairs as well as the coverage you have for all of your … Read more
Lighting is essential on any property and the effects of particular lights can have a variety of effects for the people who live at the residence. The right house lighting can help people be more alert and energetic, as well as tired at appropriate time frames. Having the proper balance of light wavelengths is important for proper … Read more
The landlord/tenant relationship is vital to master if you are going to have success as a landlord. This article will highlight 5 common complaints from tenants and how you can resolve those complaints. Knowing how to deal with landlord/tenant issues will prevent many headaches in the future. As a precursor, it is also important to be proactive … Read more
In this chapter, I will discuss charging for house repairs. Even if, you as a landlord decide to do the repairs yourself. House repairs can often be a great expense so it is reasonable to charge renters if their conduct has caused damage to the property. Your job as a landlord is to make sure the … Read more
Screening prospective quality tenants is never a desirable thing to do. Very few people like digging into the private lives of others. However, as a landlord it is very important that you find quality tenants who will not damage your property. [inf_infusionsoft_inline optin_id=optin_2] Rental tenant screening has three steps. Each of which should be followed in order … Read more
It is difficult to choose which house amenities your property should have. House amenities vary somewhat depending on location and the architecture; however, there are certain items which you should never have in your rental property. Certain items are impractical for making long-term rental income even if they are convenient in your home. This article will highlight the top items. … Read more
Preventive maintenance for rental properties is always better to perform than emergency maintenance because spotting a problem early leads to a cheaper repair. Finding potential problems in your rental property will take some diligent work and can be daunting for a single person to perform, especially if a person owns multiple properties. A shortcut list … Read more
Just when you thought you’re going to get a good sleep and you receive a phone call from a loud woman. Guess what, it’s your tenant, telling you to fix their leaking faucet at 10 PM. Maybe it’s time to look for the best property management company? How To Choose a Property Management Company Have you … Read more
Did your tenant report about your broken Residential central air conditioning unit– AGAIN? Thinking what Residential central air conditioning units to buy your rentals? Looking into replacing the old dusty Residential central air conditioning unit? Residential central air conditioning units are also difficult to install.It is important to get your perfect choice the first time. … Read more