Property Management Blog
Blog for Real Estate Investors, Landlords and anyone interested in rental homes property management, real estate investing and landlording on tips, trick and how-to's of managing and investing in residential real estate.
Contributing Author - Tuesday, January 14, 2020
5 Things to be Aware of Before Leasing Out a PropertyI’ve seen it more often than I’d like.Rather than selling a property, an owner decides to lease instead. It is, they figure, easy money. Find a tenant, charge them a monthly fee, and smile all the way to the bank.This inevitably blows up in their face.Maybe they’re lef...
Marina Shlomov - Tuesday, January 7, 2020
5 Ways Landlords Can Achieve Tenant StabilityAs a landlord, you want to be successful by keeping your properties rented to good, long-term tenants. After all, isn’t that the ideal situation? Typically, for someone who decides to invest in rental property, yes – that is the goal. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work out ...
Marina Shlomov - Tuesday, December 31, 2019
7 Ways to Handle Stress as a LandlordYou thought that becoming a landlord would allow you to live a stress-free life outside of an office. You’d be your own boss, take care of a few investment rental properties, and spend time doing everything you’ve always wanted to do. Ahh… it was going to be the life you’v...
Marina Shlomov - Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Have you invested in rental properties? Do you find yourself interested in investing, but loathing the landlord aspect? If so, you are like most. Investing is a skill that takes time and focus – and great attention to details. You need to have the ability to focus and thoroughly make solid decisions. However, when you have your tena...
Marina Shlomov - Monday, December 23, 2019
You are incredibly excited that you got your first rental property and your first tenant. Things were going well – until you didn’t receive your monthly rent payment. You cannot afford to allow your tenants to rent for free and you know you must do something to get your money. But, what? Where do you start? Who do you contact?...
Marina Shlomov - Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Tenant Screening: What to Ask and What to AvoidDo you have a set process for your tenant screening? If not, you should work to get one in place. Having a routine means that you are less likely to miss something – and less likely to say something you shouldn’t. There are many laws to follow in the property rental business. Know...
Marina Shlomov - Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Key Idea: Change the LocksDoor locks on our home help make us feel safe. Just as you like to feel secure in your home, your tenants want to feel secure, as well. So, when it comes to the locks on your rental property, when can you change them and when should you not? We’ve got the lowdown on this key idea for you. As a landlord...
Marina Shlomov - Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Proof of Income is Crucial: Here’s WhyAs a landlord, you know that tenant screening is one of the most important parts of your job. After all, you are entrusting your investment to the person who resides at your property. So, you check everything out and you give your new tenants the green light to move in. When the rent is due, how...
Marina Shlomov - Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Do You Know Who is Living in Your Rental Property? When a Guest Becomes a TenantYou screened your tenants and you are happy with them. They pay rent on time, seem to care for the property well, and even welcome all routine maintenance efforts. But, here’s the thing: The lease that all adults who will be residing at the property must...
Contributing Author - Tuesday, October 22, 2019
The Importance of Property Management to Landlords and Tenants Should I hire a property management company or self-manage my rental property? This is a question that gets asked quite a lot by landlords, especially newbies. If you have been asking this very question, then you are at the right place.Upkeep Media Inc. suggests hiring a pro...
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