Good Tenants: How to Find and Keep Them
While you want to fill rental spaces promptly, you also want good tenants who stay. Bad tenants are late with the rent, damage property, and …
Landlords
Smart Investing in Single-Family Homes
Real estate investors have long debated whether single-family homes or multi-family homes are the better investment. A single-family home is just what it sounds like, a …
Landlord Thermostats: Things to Consider
Landlord thermostats are a style of thermostat that landlords can install in apartments to remove control of the apartment’s temperature from the hands of the …
Why You Need a Maintenance Request Policy in Your Lease
When a tenant moves onto your property, you are required to help them uphold a particular quality of life. That means offering your residents ready …
Giving Notice of Past Due Rent
Life isn’t always easy, and sometimes we make mistakes. Unfortunately, these mistakes can sometimes show up as tenants paying their rent late. Landlords must treat late …
Report Rent Payments to Credit Bureaus— A Landlord-Tenant Win-Win
Looking to maintain your good credit or increase your credit score to “good” or “excellent?” If you’re a tenant, don’t assume that your rent payments …
Boat Slip Rental Management 101
Boats, jet skis, and other boathouse rentals have risen in popularity over the past year. As people look to explore their outdoor opportunities, you have …
The Secrets to Getting On-Time Rent Payments
As homeownership becomes more and more unattainable for many, rent (like taxes) seems inevitable. However, just because rent is a consistent necessity doesn’t mean that …
Should Your Rental Property Be in an LLC or Trust?
When it comes to protecting your investments, you have more than a few tools at your disposal. Both LLCs and trusts can help you make …
Do You Need an LLC for Your Rental Property?
If you want to create a distinct separation between your investments and your personal funds, consider creating an LLC for rental property. LLCs afford their …
