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7 Things that Landlords Would like their Tenants to Know
As landlords, we deal with our renters day in and day out. Some are easier to deal with than others and admittedly some of us are better communicators that other investment property owners. I wrote this article, not just for tenants but for those of you that own rental properties. This article is really pointed at the smaller landlord that […]
Continue reading10 Easy Ways to Spruce Up Your Rental or Rehab
It’s easy to fix up your properties if you have unlimited cash. However, you need to keep your repairs to a minimum to stay profitable. You also need to keep your properties in good shape to attract tenants or buyers. It also has a lot to do with your knowledge of how rental properties work with […]
Continue readingHow to Market Your Rental Property in Any Market
Whether it is a hot rental market or not, marketing your rental properly and doing it aggressively will likely result in more and higher quality potential tenants and could result in higher rental prices. Most landlords just stick up a “For Rent” sign and hope for the best. Some of us might actually put it […]
Continue reading7 Things that Landlords Would like their Tenants to Know
As landlords, we deal with our renters day in and day out. Some are easier to deal with than others and admittedly some of us are better communicators that other investment property owners. I wrote this article, not just for tenants but for those of you that own rental properties. This article is really pointed […]
Continue readingLandlord Legal Issues
As a landlord, you should be aware of some of the legal issues related to leasing properties. Here are a few of them: LEAD-BASED PAINT DISCLOSURE Federal law requires that the lessor (landlord) of any rental property constructed before 1978 disclose the presence of any lead-based paint or hazards known by the lessor and provide […]
Continue readingWhat Can I Do if a Tenant Abandons My Property?
Have you ever had a tenant leave in the middle of the night or the middle of an eviction? Did you ever wonder what to do when the tenant abandons the property? Basically, when a tenant abandons the property, you do not need to file an eviction or wait for the sheriff. You can change the […]
Continue readingMaster Lease Option for Apartment Building Strategy
Why buy an apartment building when you can RENT one? If you are buying an apartment building with the intent of improving and flipping it within a few years, the Master Lease Option for Apartment Building Strategy may be the way to go. Instead of going under contract, raising the down payment through syndication, and […]
Continue readingDo I Need to Hire a Property Manager?
Let’s say through savvy investing, you have managed to accumulate a portfolio of properties. It doesn’t matter if it’s a large or small portfolio. You may have even tried to self- manage them yourself. Now as you procure more properties you may find you may not be as organized as you once thought and find […]
Continue readingBuying Homes with No Money Down – Fact or Fiction?
Home Buying bargains are everywhere but just when you think you know everything you learn there’s fact to buying with no money down. Imagine purchasing a home and your local county city or state funds your down payment and closing cost? Well it’s true; while some may need to meet eligibility guidelines, such as occupation […]
Continue readingHow to Build a Profitable Property Portfolio
As more and more of us look for better ways to secure our financial future than investing into stocks and shares or relying on our government to provide for us in our old age, so interest in purchasing property as an investment asset is increasing. After all rarely do careful investments made into real estate […]
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