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,...
You don’t have to be a real estate expert to understand the importance of location when we’re talking about investment properties. Location is everything. You hear it all the time: location, location, location. Everyone has a different idea about what makes a great...
Smart investors know that working with a professional property manager is a good way to keep rental income high and property expenses low. If you feel like you’re not earning as much as you should, or you’ve noticed that maintenance and vacancy costs are too high, you...
Safety first. It’s a phrase you hear all the time, and it applies to your rental property in unique ways. You want to keep your rental property safe for your tenants, and you also want to keep it safe from deterioration, damage, and risk. If you’re wondering how to...
Hopefully, you’re not scrambling to get a lease renewed with your tenants days before the lease term is set to end. The lease renewal period is an important one. You want your good tenants to renew. This leads to lower turnover and vacancy costs. You won’t have to...
How much do you love the lawn at your rental property? If you love it a lot, you need to strategize how you’ll keep it looking great, even while your property is occupied by tenants. If you don’t really think about it, you still need a strategy. Curb appeal is an...