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Mark Purtell

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Mark G+ owns multiple residential rental properties. For over a decade, he has worked a full-time job in an unrelated field, m...
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Mark G+ owns multiple residential rental properties. For over a decade, he has worked a full-time job in an unrelated field, managed rental property with no nightmare tenants, and received rent checks every month without hassle. Mark is the owner of leaseyourplace.com a site dedicated to helping landlords.
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Real Estate News & Commentary Feb 23, 2013

April 15th is Approaching: How to Get Ready for the Tax Man

By Mark Purtell

There are less than two months until the big day.  Do not wait until April 14 to get all of your 2012 real estate books and records in the mail.  You should have started January 1 of last year so you were ready to do your taxes on January 1 of this year.  However, if Read More

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Landlording & Rental Properties Feb 09, 2013

How to Get a Co-Signer to Make Your Lease Worth a Lot More

By Mark Purtell

All landlords hate vacancies, but they should never compro...

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Landlording & Rental Properties Jan 28, 2013

Buying a Vacation Home as an Investment: Fun, Sun, and Income?

By Mark Purtell

I’ve heard it a million times, heck, I’ve even said it myself, “I am going to buy a house on a beach, and rent it out when I don’t want to use it.  I get to go on vacation and tenants pay for it...

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Landlording & Rental Properties Jan 12, 2013

Working with Tenants Who Want to Make “Improvements”

By Mark Purtell

Almost every time a tenant moves in, it seems they want to add their personal touch to the unit.  Often this is as simple as painting, taking a door off a room to open the space up, or drilling ...

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Landlording & Rental Properties Dec 31, 2012

Renting to Tenants with Pets: The Decision is Easier Than You Think

By Mark Purtell

Allow pets in your rental unit?  Absolutely. Most landlords fear that by allowing tenants with pets to move into their unit, the place will be returned to the own...

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Landlording & Rental Properties Dec 15, 2012

Made-To-Order: Rental Leases Done Your Way

By Mark Purtell

Most landlords sign rental leases that start on the first of the month and last for one year without regard to the time of year, seasonality of prime rental periods, and the landlord’s desired l...

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