Tips to Keep Your Home (and Investment) Safe

Tips to Keep Your Home (and Investment) Safe

Keeping the residents safe in your rental property must be a priority of a landlord. After all, even if your unit is attractive and has an affordable rent, if security is questionable then you’ll end up facing tenant turnovers. To ensure you’ll land long-term renters, pay attention to your rental home security. Avoid problems like theft, burglary, and trespassing which can be addressed by preparing your rental property in advance to deliver security. Here are tips to follow to prevent unwelcome visitors from entering your rental space. 1. Se…

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How to Know if Your Rental Meets Safety Standards

How to Know if Your Rental Meets Safety Standards

As a landlord, you should prioritize ensuring that your rental property always meets safety standards. You’ll need to comply with local regulations, as most states dictate that landlords should provide safe and habitable conditions for their tenants. Moreover, ensuring your rental meets safety standards can help you preserve the value of your property, which can, in turn, help you attract long-term tenants. While it might seem like a lot of work, ensuring your rental complies with safety regulations doesn’t have to be overly complicated. In th…

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What Exactly Is “Normal Wear and Tear”?

What Exactly Is “Normal Wear and Tear”?

Is your property showing signs of age or usage? As a landlord, it's crucial to understand the difference between normal wear and tear and damage, to ensure a fair maintenance and deposit return process. In this article we will cover what normal wear and tear is, how it is different from property damage, and how to handle both situations. This knowledge is crucial in fostering a great landlord-tenant relationship as well as safeguarding your investment. Keep reading to learn more! What Is Normal Wear and Tear? Wear and Tear is a term used to d…

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What Maintenance Issues are Emergencies and What Can Wait for Regular Business Hours?

What Maintenance Issues are Emergencies and What Can Wait for Regular Business Hours?

Have you ever been jolted awake by a late-night call from a tenant reporting a maintenance issue? As a landlord, it's essential to discern between genuine emergencies and matters that can wait until the morning light. This distinction not only helps in efficiently managing your properties but also ensures the safety and satisfaction of your tenants. Dive into our guide to understand the difference between urgent maintenance concerns and those that can patiently queue up for regular business hours. Your peace of mind and perhaps a good night'…

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Rental Property Marketing Mistakes

Rental Property Marketing Mistakes

Landlords can commit plenty of marketing mistakes that make it a challenge to find renters. With a vacant rental space, you don’t earn an income but continue to spend on maintenance and marketing expenses. It doesn’t mean landlords should skip screening their renters since this can lead to more issues. It’s best to learn what marketing mistakes to avoid and eliminate vacancies. You can also manage your time better and focus on effective actions to take. Why Rental Property Marketing Is Important Investing in a rental property means dedicating …

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