Markets and prices can’t help but be volatile when they depend on so many fluctuating factors, and the rental market is no exception. Trends can be influenced by any combination of price point, location, season, interest rates, and more. But in recent months, rental markets nationwide have experienced a shift toward lower prices and more … Read More

No matter how much experience you have as a landlord or how thoroughly you screen potential tenants, conflicts are bound to arise occasionally. Offering your tenants respect, open communication, and clear expectations will go a long way toward resolving minor issues and keeping your landlord-tenant relationships amicable. In addition, here are tips that can help … Read More

If your property includes a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) unit that’s been in place for a while, be aware that a problem with the equipment may become more complex than a simple repair. Many older appliances contain a refrigerant called R22 that is being phased out, triggering supply shortages and increased hassle and … Read More

As a landlord, it’s essential to be in the know about the many rules and regulations that impact the rental property business. And one of those need-to-know situations involves emotional support and service animals. While most people are familiar with service dogs, they are less knowledgeable about emotional-support animals. A common misconception meshes the two … Read More

What could be better than on-time rent payments made simple for both sides of the property rental equation? Every landlord’s dream, right? It can be downright appealing to tenants, as well. That’s why offering and encouraging the option of automatic monthly rent payments can make everyone’s life simpler. And in today’s chaotic world, any dose … Read More

Renters come in all varieties. Those who keep a pristine home and those who struggle with too little time to devote to housework. The sentimental collector and those who prefer the lived-in look. The packrat and those whose disorganized, chaotic clutter may reach the point of causing a hazard to themselves or others.     Wise landlords … Read More

The U.S. economy has been fluctuating, with inflation reaching its highest rate since the 1980s. The continuing Covid-19 pandemic has put further pressure on the economy as well. The real estate industry has also faced rising loan costs, which impact investment strategies and rental prices. Thus far in 2022, the Federal Reserve has raised the … Read More

Ah, the wonderful world of owning rental property. While it can indeed be a money-making venture that can build wealth over time, it’s an endeavor that should not be entered into lightly. There’s no place in the world of land lording for a ho-hum, whatever-whatever attitude or approach. And the folks who jump headlong into … Read More

The success of a landlord’s rental property business hinges on finding tenants. But not just any tenants, great tenants who will pay on time, respect the property, and in the best-case scenario, become long-term renters.   Unfortunately, finding these great, potentially long-term renters will not be a one-and-done proposition but a routine part of managing a … Read More