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Tenant Parking Issues – Parking Where They Should Not Park
Tenant Parking Issues - Parking Where They Are Not Allowed This is a fairly common problem that landlords have to deal with. But, it can be difficult to stop your tenants from parking where they shouldn't. I don't know about the area where you live, but most areas do...
Landlord Entry Rules
Landlord Entry Rules I was talking to someone who was interested in renting a unit the other day. She asked what our policy was on entering an apartment that someone lived in. I explained our policy (which is detailed below) and she then said that the reason she was...
How To Find A Great Tenant For Your Rental
How To Find A Great Tenant For Your Rental All landlords want great tenants. How do you find a great tenant for your vacant rental property though? Searching for a great tenant can seem like an impossible task. I have found that you have to talk to a lot people to...
Tips For How To Handle A Tenant Who Is Not Paying Rent Due To Covid 19
Tenant Not Paying Rent Due To Covid 19 As of the date of this post, courts are beginning to open back up in many areas. So, this answer will fit what is going on right now. Times are tough right now for landlords and tenants. Everyone has a different idea on how to...
Screening Applicants – Calculate The Debt To Income Ratio – Case Study
Calculate Debt To Income When screening applicants, do you use calculate the Debt To Income ratio? If you don't, then you should! I just had someone apply for a rental home. He currently owns a home and will be closing on it in a couple of weeks. He told me...
Rental Listing Scams – Protect Your Rental Listings
Rental listing scams are on the rise. Keep a close eye on your rental properties.
Air Conditioning Trouble Shooting Check List
Air Conditioning And Hot Weather Do you have air conditioning trouble shooting check list? During hot summer months, you can hear the buzz of air conditioning units running continuously. They are an essential part of many homes. All of my rentals that I manage have...
Mini Blinds And Your Tenants
Mini blinds and your tenants. Question: As a landlord, do you provide mini blinds in your rental homes or do you make the tenant install them? I love mini blinds in my own home but loath them in rental homes. I have never understood how they can be damaged so badly...
Screen Applicants With Confidence
Screening applicants is a stressful and challenging endeavor. You typically only have to screen tenants when you have a vacant home or a home that is about to be vacant. A vacant home does not put money in your pocket. Your goal is to find the best possible tenant...