Always get it in Writing
No matter what, any agreements that you make with a tenant should be put in writing. This applies to leases, addendums, amendments, and...
Be Accessible via Text Messages
“Americans ages 18-29 send and receive an average of nearly 88 text messages per day, compared to 17 phone calls.” – CNN If you are an...
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10 New Year’s Resolutions for Landlords
Your professionalism is what will set you apart from other landlords, and ultimately help you retain tenants and contractors, and...
Use a Key Lock Box to Prevent Lockouts
Why is it that tenants always seem to get locked out while you’re on vacation? Key lock boxes cost about $20-30 and will save you hours...
Always get a Cell Phone Number for Showings
Further, make sure that they have your number so they can call if they are running late or have to cancel the appointment. This creates...
Get the Money, then Handover the Keys
Always collect the security deposit and any pre-paid rent before you allow a tenant to move into a property. If you still collect...
5 Things to Do When a Tenant Stops Paying Rent
I got into the landlord business purely by accident. Everything was going well, at least, for a while. I thought I was lucky since my...
Top 10 fall maintenance tips for landlords and property managers
In many parts of the country, when temperatures cool and the leaves start to fall, deep freezes and piles of snow aren’t far behind. To...
5 Ways to Make Your Rental Durable and Maintenance Free
Why invest in making your rental more durable? You’ll feel less stress and do less maintenance over the long run. Or you might find...