The Eviction Process in Memphis, Tennessee
The process to evict a tenant varies widely from place to place. I have heard of some pretty cumbersome and time consuming proceedings in other parts of the country. Here…
Landlording & Property Management
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How to Screen Tenants for Rental Property
Tenant screening is one of the smartest steps to make your property management experience as headache-free as possible—and protect your investments. Here are some things to keep in mind: Have…
When Is a Landlord’s Maintenance Emergency Truly An Emergency?
When you are a landlord like I am, property repairs and upkeep are just routine parts of the job. Something is always breaking or in need of upkeep. Tenants tend…
A Must Use Form for Every Landlord: Release to the Rights of Possession
The “Release to the Rights of Possession” form is one of the most important forms that a landlord can use. It is a must use for every landlord. It helps…
How to Deal with Delinquent Tenants
If you have ever owned a rental property, chances are you have had to deal with late rent payments. Unfortunately, as a landlord, this simply goes with the territory. As…
8 Essential Tips for Screening Tenants
I am sure you have heard this saying regarding real estate deals… “some of my best deals, were the ones I didn’t do”? The same can be said for tenants…
Landlord’s Guide to Security Deposit Best Practices
The issue of security deposits tends to be one of the classic “he said – she said” battles included in the ongoing dynamic of tenant-landlord relationships. From the tenants perspective no…
Not Holding on to a Tenant’s Abandoned Property Could Cost You!
Your tenant has quit paying rent so you serve him a 3-day notice to “Quit or Pay Rent”. Low and behold he does you a favor by abandoning the property.…
The Plight of an Accidental Landlord: Tips & Advice
If you hang out on the BiggerPockets forums you know that at least once a week a brand new landlord… mostly a person who was forced into the landlord role…
5 Strategies To Get Early And On-Time Rent Payments
A common problem for landlords is collecting on-time rent payments. Personally, I don’t mind late payments because I enjoy making the extra $50-100 per month but generally speaking you want…
The New Landlord Checklist
After years of doing rehabs, I’ve just purchased my first long-term rental property and put it on the market a few days ago… In preparation, I’ve spent a tremendous amount…
Tenants: Customers or Scum?
A couple of weeks ago there was a posting on the Bigger Pockets forum where the poster described their tenants as SCUM… (don’t go looking for that discussion, it has…
Cold truth about the Winterization of REO Investment properties
Here in Victorville USA, fall and winter temperatures can drop below the freezing point. Because of this, it is customary to Winterize an unoccupied house for sale throughout fall, winter,…
