by Michael Landfair | Feb 4, 2021 | Landlords, Leasing, Renting, Tenants
I’m stunned. According to an Upwork study covered by NPR, the United States is eyeballing an influx of 14-23 million remote workers. It turns out there were a ton of people staying in their cities because of their proximity to their employment. Now that COVID-19 has... 
by Michael Landfair | Jan 20, 2021 | Landlords, Leasing, Renting, Screening Tenants, Tenants
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... 
by Michael Landfair | Jan 14, 2021 | Landlords, Leasing, Renting, Tenants
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... 
by Michael Landfair | Jan 11, 2021 | Landlords, Leasing, Renting, Screening Tenants, Tenants
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... 
by Michael Landfair | Jan 1, 2021 | Landlords, Leasing, Renting, Screening Tenants, Tenants
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... 
by Michael Landfair | Dec 24, 2020 | Landlords, Renting
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...