As any experienced property manager or landlord will tell you, if you plan to rent your property furnished, furniture and other elements in rental properties have to be replaced after some time. This is simply unavoidable. Of course, this does not imply you should skip regular and thorough maintenance of the property. As a landlord, it is …
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If you want to rent out an apartment, or any property in general, the most important thing is finding the right tenants. And this does not simply refer to someone willing to pay the most money! You want to be able to trust the people living within your walls. And you want to form a …
Every property manager aims to find and keep long-term tenants. However, that’s not easy, and very often, it may seem challenging or even impossible. If you’re willing to develop your communication skills and build strong relationships with your tenants, you should let them know you and trust you, which takes time. But, when you succeed …
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If you are a landlord, one of your worst nightmares is probably dealing with problematic tenants. There seem to be some people who always cause a fuss, and with whom everything is a hassle. If you ask landlords, they will prefer quiet tenants who never cause problems and always pay on time. Sadly, that’s just …
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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 …
Technology enables us to do a multitude of things quickly and easily – especially during these times when many are working remotely. If you’re a landlord renting out your income property, it is likely you are having prospective tenants email you their applications, electronically sign lease agreements, etc. But have you stopped to think about …
