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Landlording & Property Management 2 min read

Mar 24, 2014Mar 16, 2021 Kevin Perk

Considering Accepting Money after the Eviction? Beware!

I had an interesting question asked on one of my blog posts recently. That post examined the eviction process here in Memphis, Tennessee and the reader asked if a landlord…

Landlording & Property Management 2 min read

Mar 10, 2014Mar 16, 2021 Kevin Perk

What are Your House Rules?

As landlords, we have a set of house rules that go with our rental properties. They are an addendum to our lease and we sit with every new and approved…

Rehab & DIY 2 min read

Mar 03, 2014Feb 20, 2024 Kevin Perk

Supplying Appliances for Rentals: Tips to Make Your Life Easier

Let’s just be honest: appliances are a pain in the butt. They are one of the costliest parts of my business. I am constantly buying new ones, getting them repaired,…

Landlording & Property Management 3 min read

Feb 24, 2014Mar 16, 2021 Kevin Perk

Your Tenant Left You High and Dry (the Horror!) Here Are Your Next Steps…

It is the end of the month and you are going through your rent collections and notice one is missing. “That’s odd,” you think to yourself. That particular tenant is…

Landlording & Property Management 2 min read

Feb 03, 2014Mar 16, 2021 Kevin Perk

Can I See Your ID Please? Why Landlords Should Card Potential Tenants

It is an unfortunate fact in today’s world that people lie and steal. Couple that fact with the rise of the internet and social networking where much of our personal…

Landlording & Property Management 2 min read

Jan 20, 2014Mar 16, 2021 Kevin Perk

My Tenant Lost Their Job – Now What?

People lose their jobs. They can get laid off or fired. Companies can go bankrupt. There are a host of other reasons why someone might loose their job but a…

Landlording & Property Management 2 min read

Jan 13, 2014Mar 16, 2021 Kevin Perk

The Lawsuit Started With A Phone Call

Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (also known as the Fair Housing Act) prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental or financing of dwellings based upon race, color,…

Landlording & Property Management 1 min read

Dec 23, 2013Mar 16, 2021 Kevin Perk

Do You Appreciate Your Tenants? Then Show Them!

Do you appreciate your tenants? You should. I know I have written about tenants in the past, much of it negative or scary. I know a lot of others have…

Landlording & Property Management 3 min read

Dec 09, 2013Mar 16, 2021 Kevin Perk

Building a Good Landlord/Tenant Relationship

The landlord tenant relationship can be one filled with conflict, where the landlord is always fighting to collect the rent and the tenants are always fighting to get things repaired…

Landlording & Property Management 2 min read

Nov 04, 2013Mar 16, 2021 Kevin Perk

17 Vital “Rules” Your Rental Lease Should Cover

As a landlord, my lease is perhaps the most important document I use. It is the legal agreement between me and my tenant. An attachment to that lease, and therefore…

Long-Term Rentals 2 min read

Oct 21, 2013Feb 06, 2024 Kevin Perk

The Pros and Cons of Single Family Rental Properties

When you mention the term “landlord” to someone, they generally are going to imagine a person who owns large multi-family properties. But many landlords, including myself, own a significant number…

Landlording & Property Management 3 min read

Oct 14, 2013Mar 16, 2021 Kevin Perk

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 this is a phone call or an e-mail in response to an ad. That however…

Landlording & Property Management 4 min read

Sep 25, 2013May 15, 2023 Paula Pant

Why Pets Are a “Head-Scratcher” (Hey-Oh!) for Landlords!

Most people can agree that cats and dogs are pretty awesome … most people, that is, other than landlords. When I began owning rental property, pets morphed from something that…