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How to Handle an Untimely Tenant Death as a Landlord
Death is not something any of us likes to think about. Unfortunately, though, none of…
Excerpts From Our Best Lease Clauses
We’ve inherited a lot of leases over the years when taking over the management of…
What are Your House Rules?
As landlords, we have a set of house rules that go with our rental properties. …
17 Vital “Rules” Your Rental Lease Should Cover
As a landlord, my lease is perhaps the most important document I use. It is…
16 Big Red Flags to Watch For When Looking for Tenants
Screening tenants for so called “red flags” begins with that first point of contact. Usually…
Reduce Your Risk, Use An Estoppel Agreement (Free Form Included)
Buying an investment property always means calculating the expected return and evaluating the potential risk.…
Should Your Rentals Be in a Stable or Shaky Neighborhood?
The other day, someone emailed to ask: “What cap rates do you look for when…
Should I Ban Smoking In My Rental Properties?
I am thinking of adding a “no smoking” clause to my lease. Do not get…
Never (Ever!) Offer a Distressed Seller This…
The flyer I left on Jack’s door that day explained I was a real estate…
How to Get a Co-Signer to Make Your Lease Worth a Lot More
All landlords hate vacancies, but they should never compromise their revenue stream at the chance…
Working with Tenants Who Want to Make “Improvements”
Almost every time a tenant moves in, it seems they want to add their personal…
Focus on the Real Estate Numbers, NOT Making Friends.
Before I get started, I need to give credit where credit is due. A fellow…