Using Social Media When Screening Tenants
Tuesday, August 25
Can I Use Social Media to Screen my Tenants? It’s no secret people love social media. Posting, retweeting, and keeping up with friends and celebrities has become a part of the daily routine for many. In fact, 7 out of every 10 Americans use social media to connect with others, engage with news co...
Four Things to Know When Renting to Elderly Tenants
Thursday, August 20
Although many might think the average renter is a college student or someone knocking on their thirties, the reality is that all sorts of age groups and demographics are renting in America today. In fact, the percentage of total renters that fall into the older demographic is increasing – in 2016...
“Landlording” Without Boundaries: Managing While Remote or Retired
Wednesday, August 19
Choosing to manage rental property into retirement a decade ago was not as possible as it is today. Not only is it feasible, but it can also be an extremely smart and lucrative way to invest your money. Over half of the population wants to relocate in their retirement years. This could easily kee...
5 Rental Maintenance Tips For Durable Properties – Part 2
Monday, August 03
This is the second of a two-part series intended to help you implement preventative maintenance measures. If you missed part one, be sure to go back and check out!4. Improvements For the Most Used Room In Your Rental Property: The Kitchen Making the kitchen resistant to wear and tear is very impo...
5 Rental Maintenance Tips For Durable Properties – Part 1
Monday, August 03
Let’s face it: Constant maintenance on your rental properties can cost you a lot of time and money. If you’re like most small to mid-sized landlords, owning rental properties is more of a part-time job. That being said, converting your properties to low-maintenance while keeping them comfortable,...
3 Overlooked Lease Items You Should Include
Monday, August 03
Any seasoned landlord knows the importance of an air-tight lease agreement. For some, that means paragraph after paragraph detailing every imaginable scenario and conflict. For others, it’s just a couple of pages. Neither approach is necessarily better than the other. In fact (and this should...