Passive Tenant Screening for Better Property Management
Tuesday, March 31
Active Screening vs. Passive Screening When you hear the words “tenant screening,” you’ve probably got active screening on your mind. Active screening is the process by which landlords and property managers evaluate applicants, accept those that fit their requirements, and reject those that do no...
6 Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Rental Property
Tuesday, March 31
There’s no better time for spring cleaning your rental property than, well… the spring. The sun stays out just a little bit longer and people get the urge to wipe it all away and make a fresh start. According to the American Cleaning Institute, 72% of households spring clean every year. Surely y...
Accepting Rent via Paper Check: What’s it Really Cost?
Tuesday, March 17
You’re likely familiar by now with the term eCheck. If you are not, an echeck is an electronic version of a paper check that is used to make payments and transfer funds online. The benefits of such a form of payment in contrast to traditional paper checks and cash are fairly clear (simplicity, se...
4 Tips for Staging Rentals: Small Changes Make a Big Difference
Sunday, March 15
While some might think that the added process of staging rentals is only important for selling homes or renting big complexes, large or small, a tenant’s first impression is something you can never get back. It’s hit or miss, and when you’re looking to have someone sign on the dotted line today, ...
How to Improve Your Rental Website
Monday, March 02
As digital searches increase and consumers become decidedly more connected to the Internet, finding ways to improve your rental website is more important than ever. The Housing Search Begins Offline, but Quickly Moves Online “For Rent” yard signs and external marketing are still great ways to get...
5 Reasons You Should Be Accepting Rent With Credit Cards
Wednesday, February 19
eCommerce is an exploding industry. Merchants and consumers love the convenience of online shopping, and that convenience shouldn’t stop at retail. Here’s five reasons you, a landlord, should think about offering online credit card payments too. 1. Convenience for your tenants A rental payment ...