When you rent out your property to tenants, you’re likely to collect a security deposit. That security deposit is intended to secure fulfillment of all the terms of the lease that you and your tenant signs. It’s different from a damage deposit, which is specific to...
There are many good ways to protect your investment property, and every risk management plan starts with proper insurance. You don’t want to think about worst case scenarios, but you also don’t want to leave things to chance. A good landlord policy will protect you...
Let’s think about warmer days, breezy nights, lush landscapes, and more time outdoors. Let’s think about summer. It’s almost here, and as we approach the changing seasons, you also need to be thinking about your investment properties, and the maintenance they may...
How can you help your rental property stand out in a competitive market? The marketing strategies you implement will make a big difference, and you’ll also have an opportunity to reach prospective residents when you invite them to see your property in person. ...
Screening tenants can be automated to the point that you’ve created a fair, consistent, and thorough system for measuring each application against your documented set of qualifying rental criteria. With the right process in place, you can effectively check income,...