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Dec 15, 2021Mar 20, 2023 Remen Okoruwa

9 Ways a Tenant Can Get Their Landlord in Trouble

It’s rare a tenant wakes up and starts planning how to get their landlord in trouble. However, failing to understand a tenant’s rights or being an unfair landlord could push…

BiggerPockets Daily 5 min read

Dec 14, 2021Mar 22, 2023 Remen Okoruwa

9 Types of Must-Have Insurance for Landlords—Including Renters’ Insurance

Without adequate insurance cover, you run the risk losing money and even your rental business. While insurance might seem an unnecessary extra cost, the moment you need it is when…

Landlording & Property Management 6 min read

Aug 01, 2020Mar 22, 2023 Shae Bynes

5 Reasons Why Section 8 Tenants Are the Best Renters

Maybe you've heard horror stories about Section 8 tenants. But the pros definitely outweigh the cons. Why? We bust the myths here. Learn more about how Section 8 helps landlords.

Landlording & Property Management 4 min read

Apr 30, 2017Mar 16, 2021 Kevin Perk

The Landlord’s Complete Guide to Tenant Bankruptcy Filings

How does a tenant bankruptcy affect their contract with a landlord? Find out how to handle this sticky situation—and how to avoid it in the first place.

Landlording & Property Management 6 min read

Jan 07, 2017Mar 16, 2021 Eric D.

The True Cost of a Bad Tenant: Why You CAN’T Afford Not to Screen [With Pics!]

Can you afford the cost of a bad renter? You might not believe how much damage and hassle a bad tenant can leave in their wake. Learn from my stories…

Real Estate Business Management 2 min read

Nov 02, 2016Feb 06, 2024 Kevin Perk

5 Smart Ways to Spend More NOW to Save Big LATER as a Landlord

Most landlords want to skimp on any cost they can -- but sometimes that's not wise. Learn when it's worth it to spend a little extra.

Landlording & Property Management 2 min read

Oct 29, 2016Mar 16, 2021 Kevin Perk

The 8 Things I Want Every Tenant to Know

Tenants have various backgrounds and experiences. No matter their previous experience, there are certain things I want them to know when they rent from me.

Landlording & Property Management 3 min read

Jul 11, 2016Mar 16, 2021 Sterling White

7 Ways to Be Landlord of the Year (& Retain Your Best Tenants!)

You could do the bare minimum as a landlord. But you may find that by going the extra mile, you'll attract AND retain some of the best tenants out there.

Landlording & Property Management 5 min read

Sep 03, 2015Mar 16, 2021 Che Chiu Wong

5 Practical Solutions For Landlords With Rent Payment Drama

Collecting rent is the lifeblood of any rental business. Without rents coming in, your mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, and any other debts and expenses will not be met. Simply…

Landlording & Property Management 4 min read

Oct 13, 2014Mar 16, 2021 Kevin Perk

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 us are going to get out of here alive. I know this is not the…

Landlording & Property Management 3 min read

Aug 28, 2014Mar 16, 2021 Paula Pant

How to Prorate Rent Without Getting Taken to the Bank

One of the first tenants that I ever found moved in during the middle of the month. I was happy with this arrangement. Occupancy is better than vacancy, even if…

Opinion 4 min read

Aug 06, 2014Feb 23, 2024 Drew Sygit

Excerpts From Our Best Lease Clauses

We’ve inherited a lot of leases over the years when taking over the management of properties from stressed out Do-It-Yourselfers and competitors. Most of them were…OK…but a surprising number had…

Landlording & Property Management 3 min read

Apr 07, 2014Mar 16, 2021 Kevin Perk

Sometimes Landlords Create Their Own Problems

I was sitting around talking with a few other landlords the other day. Some of these folks were new to landlording, others had been in the business for decades. As…