Hard vs. Soft Credit Inquiries
Tuesday, June 09
Hard vs. Soft Credit Inquiries: How They Affect You and Your ApplicantsWhen you rent your property to a tenant, they agree to pay you a certain amount of money in exchange for access to a living or working space. Rent is an obligation to pay money owed and, in this way, is just debt in another co...
Fair Housing Laws: What to Know When Screening Tenants
Tuesday, June 09
Dealing with a bad tenant is an experience that landlords look to avoid at all costs. Usually, it means lost income, wasted time, and damaged assets. Screening tenants is one of the best steps you can take to protect yourself, your properties and your sanity. But, tenants have ways to protect the...
Residential and Commercial Real Estate Investing
Tuesday, June 09
Understanding the Differences Between Residential and Commercial Real Estate InvestingReal estate has always been a popular choice for investors looking to diversify their portfolio. While successful real estate investing can provide substantial rewards, the barrier to entry and learning curve c...
7 Benefits of Property Management Software for Realtors
Tuesday, June 09
In 2018, homeowners purchased approximately 5.34 million existing homes in the U.S. In the same year, they purchased an additional 667,000 newly constructed units. The Association of Real Estate License Law Officials estimates that there are more than 2 million active, licensed realtors in the U....
What are Individual and Joint Leases?
Tuesday, June 02
Primarily, two methods of structuring a lease for multiple tenants are available: you can sign each tenant individually (or “by-the-bedroom”), or you can sign the tenants jointly. Individual leases provide flexibility during the leasing process while joint leases provide flexibility during the ma...
Effective Marketing: 4 Ways to Improve Your Rental Advertising
Tuesday, June 02
Believe it or not, the first ever paid advertisement in the US was for an estate in Long Island that was posted in the Boston News Letter way back in 1704. Keep that in the memory bank for office trivia night. Now I’m sure you’re aware, but marketing strategies have changed quite a bit since that...