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Feb 04, 2013May 29, 2024 Kevin Perk

The Eviction Process in Memphis, Tennessee

The process to evict a tenant varies widely from place to place. I have heard of some pretty cumbersome and time consuming proceedings in other parts of the country. Here…

Jan 27, 2013Jun 28, 2024 Brandon Turner

How to Screen Tenants for Rental Property

Tenant screening is one of the smartest steps to make your property management experience as headache-free as possible—and protect your investments. Here are some things to keep in mind: Have…

Dec 10, 2012Mar 16, 2021 Kevin Perk

When Is a Landlord’s Maintenance Emergency Truly An Emergency?

When you are a landlord like I am, property repairs and upkeep are just routine parts of the job. Something is always breaking or in need of upkeep. Tenants tend…

Aug 06, 2012Mar 16, 2021 Kevin Perk

A Must Use Form for Every Landlord: Release to the Rights of Possession

The “Release to the Rights of Possession” form is one of the most important forms that a landlord can use. It is a must use for every landlord. It helps…

Apr 27, 2011Mar 16, 2021 Ken Corsini

How to Deal with Delinquent Tenants

If you have ever owned a rental property, chances are you have had to deal with late rent payments. Unfortunately, as a landlord, this simply goes with the territory. As…

Mar 31, 2011Mar 16, 2021 Peter Giardini

8 Essential Tips for Screening Tenants

I am sure you have heard this saying regarding real estate deals… “some of my best deals, were the ones I didn’t do”? The same can be said for tenants…

Mar 18, 2011Mar 16, 2021 Peter Giardini

Landlord’s Guide to Security Deposit Best Practices

The issue of security deposits tends to be one of the classic “he said – she said” battles included in the ongoing dynamic of tenant-landlord relationships. From the tenants perspective no…

Jan 13, 2011Mar 16, 2021 Clint Coons

Not Holding on to a Tenant’s Abandoned Property Could Cost You!

Your tenant has quit paying rent so you serve him a 3-day notice to “Quit or Pay Rent”. Low and behold he does you a favor by abandoning the property.…

Oct 28, 2010Mar 16, 2021 Peter Giardini

The Plight of an Accidental Landlord: Tips & Advice

If you hang out on the BiggerPockets forums you know that at least once a week a brand new landlord… mostly a person who was forced into the landlord role…

Oct 07, 2010Mar 16, 2021 Shae Bynes

5 Strategies To Get Early And On-Time Rent Payments

A common problem for landlords is collecting on-time rent payments. Personally, I don’t mind late payments because I enjoy making the extra $50-100 per month but generally speaking you want…

Oct 06, 2010Mar 16, 2021 J Scott

The New Landlord Checklist

After years of doing rehabs, I’ve just purchased my first long-term rental property and put it on the market a few days ago… In preparation, I’ve spent a tremendous amount…

Oct 01, 2010Mar 16, 2021 Peter Giardini

Tenants: Customers or Scum?

A couple of weeks ago there was a posting on the Bigger Pockets forum where the poster described their tenants as SCUM… (don’t go looking for that discussion, it has…

Dec 23, 2009May 30, 2024 Winston Westbrook

Cold truth about the Winterization of REO Investment properties

Here in Victorville USA, fall and winter temperatures can drop below the freezing point. Because of this, it is customary to Winterize an unoccupied house for sale throughout fall, winter,…