What is a Squatter and What Are Squatter’s Rights?
What is a Squatter? Squatters are individuals or groups who take up residence in a property without the owner’s permission. They can be found in …
Landlords
Triple Net Leasing, What is it?
Understanding Triple Net Leasing To understand triple net leasing with its key terms and advantages and disadvantages, this section aims to provide you with necessary …
Cash on Cash Return: Definition and Calculation
Cash on Cash Return: Definition To understand cash-on-cash return in real estate investing, you need to know more about the term and why it is …
What is Rental Management Software?
Introduction to rental management software Say goodbye to searching for lost rental contracts! Rental management software is a sophisticated solution that streamlines and automates rental …
Tenancy Legal Definition
A tenancy agreement is a contract that establishes the rights and responsibilities of both the landlord and tenant. The terms of the tenancy must be …
What is a Warranty Deed
If you own a home or have ever bought or sold real estate, then you have probably heard of a warranty deed. But what does …
Section 8 Housing – Good or Bad Investment?
Section 8 housing is a type of rental housing that’s subsidized by the government. Section 8 was established in 1965 as part of Lyndon Johnson’s …
What is Rent Zestimate?
A Rent Zestimate® (pronounced Zest-ti-met, rhymes with estimate) is Zillow’s estimated monthly rent price, computed using their proprietary algorithm. It is a starting point in determining …
What is Tenant Screening and How to Do It Legally
Tenant screening is the process of verifying a potential tenant’s background and creditworthiness. It’s important to do this because it can help you avoid renting …
What is a Tenant Improvement
If you’re a landlord, you’ve probably heard of the term “tenant improvements.” If not, that’s OK! We’re going to break it down for you: what …
