The Benefits of Renting to Tenants with Pets
With the popularity of pet ownership, every landlord needs to decide whether to accommodate tenants with pets or not. Both offer their own pros and cons to consider. Read our guide here to determine whether allowing pets in your rental is the move for you! The Benefits Of Welcoming Tenants With Pets Some landlords may hesitate to open their rental doors to tenants with pets, but several advantages can present themselves. Receiving More Income Tenants who own pets are often more willing to pay for extras, such as pet deposits, pet rents, or pet …
8 Tips for Getting Your Property Ready to Rent
Once a renter moves out, you’ll need to set up your unit to be rent-ready for the next one. You’ll be scheduling property showings intending to entice potential residents to sign a lease agreement, so you have to ensure that your rental space is attractive and habitable. Your unit must be pristine and free from clutter. Your home systems must be in top condition. You want the renters to be able to envision living in your rental unit for a long time. This article will provide recommendations on how you can make property improvements before touri…
Georgia Fair Housing Act: an Overview
The Fair Housing Act guarantees every American the right to fairness when it comes to renting, buying a home, or access to mortgage on the basis of certain protected classes. Under federal law, this act prohibits discrimination against seven protected classes. That is, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and familial status. As a landlord, denying a tenant the opportunity to rent your Georgia home or evicting a tenant on the basis of such classes would be unlawful and you’d be liable to certain legal and financial ramific…
How to Maintain Your Rental Property
A well-maintained property is more attractive to potential tenants. Current tenants are more likely to renew their lease when they see that their landlord cares about the property's condition. Regular maintenance can help increase the value of the property over time. This can help landlords justify raising the rent or selling the property at a higher price in the future. In this blog, we have listed some pro tips for landlords to maintain their rental property. So, make sure you tag along with us 'till the end. Frequently Replace Air Filters D…
Should I Rent or Sell My House?
After some time and enough savings, you may decide to look for a new home. You may end up debating whether to rent out your property or sell it. It can be hard to pick one over the other since both provide advantages and disadvantages. Check out the important things you need to consider, including how to become a better landlord, in this guide. Renting vs Selling It’s easy to go back and forth between the options of renting your unit or selling it. This scenario can happen because you: Paid off your property Completed many house upgrades Are l…