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Mar 04, 2013Mar 16, 2021 Kevin Perk

Should I Ban Smoking In My Rental Properties?

I am thinking of adding a “no smoking” clause to my lease. Do not get me wrong, I am not trying to be a nanny and say you should not…

Feb 19, 2013May 29, 2024 Ben Leybovich

“It’s Not My Fault They Keep Trashing My Unit” – Actually It Is…

Real estate has been creating fortunes for as long as there has been dirt. We all know this and that is why we are here. Although there are seemingly endless…

Feb 09, 2013Mar 16, 2021 Ali Boone

Lease Options as a Tool to Rock Out Your Rental Properties

Money. We buy rental properties because we want money, right? I do at least. I don’t know what you buy them for. If I want money, what has to not…

Feb 09, 2013Mar 16, 2021 Mark Purtell

How to Get a Co-Signer to Make Your Lease Worth a Lot More

All landlords hate vacancies, but they should never compromise their revenue stream at the chance of renting to tenants with marginal, or not existent, credit history. I would rather have…

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…