Posts Tagged: Rental Properties

How Landlords Can Quickly Fill Vacancies

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As a landlord, one of your main goals is to minimize vacancy periods. Each day a property sits empty is a day of potential income lost. Fortunately, there are several strategies you can employ to quickly fill vacancies and keep your rental business thriving. Let’s explore some effective tactics that can help you attract tenants… Read more »

Simple Ways to Be a Better Landlord

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Whether you rent out one unit or 10,000, your reputation as a landlord is everything. If too many of your tenants have bad things to say about you, that will hurt your ability to attract future tenants, which puts your business in jeopardy. But the opposite – good word spreading about you – can help… Read more »

Simple Upgrades to Make to Your Rental Unit

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When you own one or more rental units, there comes a time when you have to make some upgrades to your space. Whether you’re renting out an entire home, a double, a townhouse, or an apartment complex, your prospective tenants will expect a modern-looking, clean space with relatively new amenities. However, it’s not exactly cost-effective… Read more »

What Makes a Good Tenant?

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If you’re renting out a home or apartment, chances are you’re looking for the perfect tenant. While that may be an elusive goal, most property owners will gladly settle for a good tenant. Of course, it can be difficult to find one, and to know for sure before you agree to let them move in…. Read more »

What Makes a Good Property Manager?

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If you’re a relatively new landlord who owns more than one home or rental unit, you may not have much experience handling the type of issues that are likely to pop up in those locations. This is why so many landlords hire a property manager or management company to take care of those issues for… Read more »

4 Reasons to Choose an Experienced Property Manager

If you own a rental property, you understand the difficulties that come with its day-to-day operations. Whether it be finding new and trustworthy tenants, taking care of your current tenants’ maintenance needs, collecting rent or anything in between, it can sometimes all feel like an impossible task. Luckily, there are professional property management companies available… Read more »

5 Packing Tips for Your Next Move

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Whether you’re packing up an entire house, or your first apartment, packing up your belongings can be challenging. However, with the right tips and tricks, moving can be surprisingly simple. As your prepare for your next move, here is a list of our best backing tips that will hopefully make your move more organized, efficient,… Read more »