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Many Landlords Require Renters Insurance
Many landlords require Renters Insurance. They feel it is vital that a tenant's personal belongings are covered. However, we believe that landlords should require renters insurance on any new lease or lease renewal. Why? Renters insurance doesn't just protect tenants;...
Are You Working with a Rental Real Estate Agent?
Many real estate agents will gladly represent a renter searching for his or her next place to lease – Are you working with a rental real estate agent who’s familiar with rentals in your target area. That’s how we found our first rental house. The agent showed us the...
Think About Hiring a Property Manager
Your friends will notice it first. You look tired or stressed. You are never free to get together, or phone calls suddenly call you away from activities you looked forward to for weeks. Your family complains about your long hours, and you can’t remember the last time...
Where Can I Advertise My Available Units for Free?
Where can I advertise my available units for free? In a recent blog post, we said, What Does a Property Manager Do? The number one job of a property manager is Tenant Screening. “The cost of choosing the wrong tenant is steep — in terms of time, money, and, in some...
Millions Face Homelessness
Without relief from Congress, millions face homelessness in the new year. Here's what's at stake: Some 12 million Americans Will Lose Unemployment Benefits the Day after Christmas. According to NPR, “We have been living under the original CARES Act that paid...
Choosing the Right Tenant
There are good tenants, and there are bad tenants. It would help if you looked at certain factors that will give you a better chance of choosing the right tenant. Following these six tips can help you make the best choice Choosing the Right Tenant 1. Follow the Law...
The Cost of Rent Skyrocketed
According to the Grand Island Independent, “ Since the start of the 21st century, the cost of rent skyrocketed across America. Every state in the nation has seen a spike in the cost of apartments and other residential rentals.” While the reasons for rent hikes may...
Rent or Paying for Life’s Necessities
It caught my eye recently that many people must choose every month between making the rent or paying for life’s necessities in Philadelphia. Those families aren’t homeless — not yet, anyway. The official name for their situation is “cost-burdened.” Nationally, the...
Steps to Take to Prevent a House Fire
Steps to take to prevent a house fire. A woman died when her Wilmington, Delaware row home went up in flames Wednesday morning, November 26th.
Collecting Rent Online
The idea of being able to control all your rent collection online seems like an ideal solution. But for the non-tech-savvy, it might also be a daunting thought. There are many reasons why collecting rent online is better than paper checks. Why Is Collecting Rent...