Did you know that every year winter storms cause an average of 1.5 billion dollars in property damage? If you own rental property, you may be curious about finding the best ways to properly winterize your investment homes. Keeping up with the property maintenance for...
When people take their first steps into becoming a landlord, they often expect that it will be a simple way to make a passive income. The dream is clear: find a tenant, put them in your property, then sit back and relax as the rental payments come in. The reality is...
As a property owner, regular house inspections are a proactive way to protect the overall value of your investment. While it is important to respect your tenants’ right to privacy, inspecting the rental home serves both you and them. In this article, we...
A common term associated with property management is “normal wear and tear”. This refers to the expected depreciation that results from a tenant living in a property, not damages that result from a tenant’s abuse or neglect. But what does this really mean? Determining...
Every landlord knows that tenants can make or break a rental experience. A good tenant will allow you to do little work and still receive payments on time. However, a bad tenant will leave you to wonder about the state of your property as you write a “pay or leave”...
In property management, problem tenants are an unpleasant but almost inevitable part of life. Many problem tenants target small landlords who may be more flexible. Or perhaps they never intended to become a problem tenant but now it’s too late and they have to...
