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8 TTenant Screening Myths: Debunked!
Myth #1: Go with Your Gut Most landlords know that using their gut to judge a person is not the wisest decision. According to a 2016 survey done by the TransUnions screening service, SmartMove, 86% of landlords said they verify an applicant’s information before signing a lease. However, there are still thousands of landlords a
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Myth #1: Go with Your Gut Most landlords know that using their gut to judge a person is not the wisest decision. According to a 2016 survey done by the TransUnions screening service, SmartMove, 86% of landlords said they verify an applicant’s information before signing a lease. However, there are still thousands of landlords a
8 Common Reasons Renters Move
Most people who rent out property stay there for a limited time before moving out again.Relocation can be prompted by many reasons, and sometimes the landlord can fail to understand what led to the move. It can be valuable for both tenants and landlords to understand the most common reasons renters move. Understanding the causes
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Most people who rent out property stay there for a limited time before moving out again.Relocation can be prompted by many reasons, and sometimes the landlord can fail to understand what led to the move. It can be valuable for both tenants and landlords to understand the most common reasons renters move. Understanding the causes
Airbnb’s Plan to Prevent Pandemic Profits
Airbnb is implementing a new policy to prevent landlords from using its service as the moratorium on evictions expires this month. Beginning Tuesday (June 16), the company will prohibit landlords from listing properties where they evicted tenants for failure to pay rent. Airbnb says the policy will be in effect until the end of the
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Airbnb is implementing a new policy to prevent landlords from using its service as the moratorium on evictions expires this month. Beginning Tuesday (June 16), the company will prohibit landlords from listing properties where they evicted tenants for failure to pay rent. Airbnb says the policy will be in effect until the end of the
10 Common Mistakes Landlords Make
People enter the landlord business for many different reasons. Maybe it’s by accident, maybe it’s by necessity, maybe you gained a property through an inheritance, or, maybe you diligently researched properties for sale and chose to purchase one (or more) as an extra source of income. Regardless of how or why you became a landlord,
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People enter the landlord business for many different reasons. Maybe it’s by accident, maybe it’s by necessity, maybe you gained a property through an inheritance, or, maybe you diligently researched properties for sale and chose to purchase one (or more) as an extra source of income. Regardless of how or why you became a landlord,
Issues to Address Before New Tenants Move In
If you’ve been renting out your property for a while now, you understand that collecting a big wad of cash every month is not the only thing on your landlord’s to-do list. Being a landlord takes work, and preparing the property for your tenants is a big part of it. For starters, you should think
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If you’ve been renting out your property for a while now, you understand that collecting a big wad of cash every month is not the only thing on your landlord’s to-do list. Being a landlord takes work, and preparing the property for your tenants is a big part of it. For starters, you should think
Downsizing? Why You Might Want to Keep Your Old Home
As older California homeowners feel the pinch of rising property taxes, many are swapping their old family homes for something smaller, cheaper, and more suited to senior living. Many senior homeowners are selling their properties in order to put equity into their next home and pad retirement savings, but is selling really the right call?
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As older California homeowners feel the pinch of rising property taxes, many are swapping their old family homes for something smaller, cheaper, and more suited to senior living. Many senior homeowners are selling their properties in order to put equity into their next home and pad retirement savings, but is selling really the right call?
Tax Tips for Landlords: 4 Ways to Save Big Money
With tax season upon us, landlords will be reporting to the IRS all rental income received which includes: standard rent payments, advanced rent payments, services received as rent, tenant paid expenses, tenant penalty payment for canceling lease, security deposit, etc. 2020 was a rough year for many landlords amongst the statewide COVID-19 eviction moratorium. Because
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With tax season upon us, landlords will be reporting to the IRS all rental income received which includes: standard rent payments, advanced rent payments, services received as rent, tenant paid expenses, tenant penalty payment for canceling lease, security deposit, etc. 2020 was a rough year for many landlords amongst the statewide COVID-19 eviction moratorium. Because
Tenants with Criminal Backgrounds
The Federal Fair Housing Act has a few rules for landlords when it comes to dealing with applicants with a criminal past. The Pros Justifiable policies enforced consistently protects landlords Landlords have opportunities to prove their cases Applicants with drug-related convictions have fewer protections Allows reasonable protections for current tenants and/or property And The Cons Rulings can be
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The Federal Fair Housing Act has a few rules for landlords when it comes to dealing with applicants with a criminal past. The Pros Justifiable policies enforced consistently protects landlords Landlords have opportunities to prove their cases Applicants with drug-related convictions have fewer protections Allows reasonable protections for current tenants and/or property And The Cons Rulings can be
Refinancing – What you need to know
When rates are low, it can seem like the ideal time to refinance your mortgage. After all, who doesn’t like a lower interest rate? There are lots of good reasons to refinance your mortgage, such as adding on or trying to streamline your expenses, but what’s really involved in the process? Mortgage Refinancing: The Basics
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When rates are low, it can seem like the ideal time to refinance your mortgage. After all, who doesn’t like a lower interest rate? There are lots of good reasons to refinance your mortgage, such as adding on or trying to streamline your expenses, but what’s really involved in the process? Mortgage Refinancing: The Basics