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3 KEYS TO KEEPING TENANTS HAPPY
KEEPING TENANTS HAPPY As a landlord, you know how hard it is take care of your properties and keep up with the other parts of your life. Some days you may feel so overwhelmed that you find yourself thinking that all the maintenance you do on your real estate investments is an endless drain of your time and energy. When this [...]
GOT DIFFICULT TENANTS? GET RID OF THEM WITH INCENTIVES
Some Tactics of Dealing with Difficult Tenants Problem tenants who consistently pay their rent late or don’t pay at all can be a pain. But the eviction process–which can be as lengthy as it is time-consuming– can be even worse. So what’s a busy landlord to do? Offering an incentive is an effective way you can entice your renters to [...]
TIPS ON NECESSARY VS. UNNECESSARY PROPERTY UPGRADES
Are Property Upgrades necessary? When you are a landlord, you’re not only responsible for managing tenants but also making sure that your rental units are both safe and habitable. And if you do what you’re supposed to, taking care of just that one aspect of rental property management can eat up more of your time then you expected or wanted. [...]
3 DIFFERENT KINDS OF TENANTS
3 Different Kinds of Tenants As a landlord, you either have rented (or will eventually) rent out a single living space to more than one individual. This is usually not problematic. But — and no matter how seasoned a landlord you are — you still need to be aware at all times about how to define the individuals who are [...]
3 WAYS TO AVOID TRASHED RENTAL UNITS
Avoid Trashed Rental Units No landlord ever wants to have to deal with a wrecked rental unit. It’s expensive and downright depressing. If you lease property of any kind, though, there are things you can do to protect yourself. 1. Find good tenants One of the best ways to ensure that you avoid the trauma of seeing your rental units [...]
MANAGING THE THREE MAIN TYPES OF TENANTS
Managing The Three Main Types of Tenants When you rent a house or apartment to a new tenant, you hope that the person will treat the rental with care. Unfortunately, though, and no matter how thoroughly you screen individuals, some will turn out to be home wreckers. Literally. The ideal tenant is someone who communicates problems to you when they happen. For [...]