by Jane Perillo | Oct 4, 2021 | Leasing
Did you know that almost 40% of Americans rent instead of own their homes? That’s a lot of potential for having someone occupy one of your properties. If you’ve never rented out a property before, you should know that there’s a lot involved in the... 
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 28, 2021 | Leasing, Renting, Tenants
According to Zero Hedge, “For 2020, New Home Sales climbed to 811,000, the best level in more than a decade, and Housing Supply was down. Housing Supply As mortgage rates sank in March, the low rate environment gave the slow housing market a second wind. Thousands of... 
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...