The Balancing Act Of Being A Landlord
Monday, July 24
It is often said, as a landlord, you are not managing property, you are managing people. When you are in the business of managing people, you need to be equipped with the necessary tools for doing a good job of people management.From landlords who hate conflict and wind up walked all over to land...
Toilet Seats & 5 Other Fast Rental Property Improvements
Wednesday, July 12
Whether you purchased a new rental property or you are simply looking to upgrade an existing one as old tenants move out, it is often tricky to know what upgrades are worth investing in and which ones are a waste of time and money. Sometimes a few fast and affordable upgrades can make a huge diff...
Negotiate On Tires, Not On Rent
Saturday, July 08
Recently, due to a blown tire, I had to take my car to the shop to replace all four tires. Having done my prior research, I wanted to purchase the cheapest econo tires this shop sold. I barely use my car, so I opted for econo tires at $36 a piece. The salesman pitched me an upgraded tire option. ...
Crazy Tenant Requests Only Landlords Can Believe
Tuesday, June 27
If there is one thing I love about my job the most, it might be listening to the team of landlords I work with swap crazy tenant stories. From ridiculous things tenants have said to the worst tenant nightmares, landlords band together around these tenant tales.One of the recent tenant topics that...
What You Should Know About "Normal Wear & Tear"
Monday, June 19
One of the most time-consuming processes as a landlord is the tenant turnover procedure. When one tenant moves out and a new one is slated to move in, there are a slew of steps you need to take to ensure everything is in order.are a slew of steps you need to take to ensure everything is in order....
The Surprising Benefits Of Living Next Door To Your Tenants
Monday, June 12
Many landlords start out by living alongside their tenants. Whether you purchased a duplex and reside next-door or you are renting out the basement apartment in your home, being a next-door landlord comes with its own unique set of benefits and drawbacks.Do you know how to be a successful next-do...