There are pros and cons to everything in life. And that includes the issue of renting housing property to pet owners. Did you know that in 2020, pet ownership in the U.S. rose from 67% of households to an all-time high of 70%? That’s according to Steve King, president, and CEO of the American Pet Products Association (APPA), in a preview of the association’s …
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Pets or No Pets?
Should you let your tenants make improvements on your rental property?
It is not an easily answered question – there are pros and cons, advantages, and risks. So, let’s discuss it, but before we start, we need to make one item very clear. “The subject of improvements must be clearly defined in the lease.” Some property owners forbid it outright. They prefer to take care of all improvements whether they …
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Attracting Tenants to Your Door
Your front door is the gateway to your rental –and your #1 curb appeal attention grabber. Upgrading your entrance can make your property’s appeal go to the top of the scale, and it doesn’t have to take a boatload of cash or hours of work. Paint it – choose an eye-catching color that contrasts with the …
Must-Know Renters’ Rights for Every Landlord
The property rental business can be both profitable and rewarding. But either of those hoped-for scenarios will only become a reality for the well-informed landlord. Being fully educated on the laws that govern the rental property industry and the rights of tenants is the first step to success in this business. Step two will be …
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The Rental Lease: Security in the Details
The residential lease has an important task to fulfill. As a legal contract, it should outline the terms and conditions and obligations that will govern the landlord/tenant relationship. The lease or rental agreement must contain “the basics,” including— A description of the property The names of the occupants The terms of the lease The monthly …
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US Supreme Court Ends CDC Eviction Moratorium
On Thursday (August 26th, 2021), the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated the CDC eviction moratorium. The underlying case was originally filed The Alabama Association of Realtors and contended that the CDC eviction moratorium was unconstitutional. The case will now go through a slow appeal process, but during that time the eviction moratorium cannot be enforced. Here …
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Is Your Rental Property A Smart Home?
According to TownSteel, 2020 found 40% of Americans are implementing smart home devices, and more than 60% wanted to expand their current setup. This desire for smart connection is not limited to homeowners. Smart home features that help lower their utilities, increase their security, and make life more convenient are a big draw for tenants. They want the option to control …
When Tenants Leave Personal Property Behind
It’s one of the downsides to owning rental properties. Sometimes tenants move out without cleaning out. Of course, you want to have the residence in tip-top shape and rented to a new tenant as soon as possible. So, what do you do with all the stuff? Multiple Choice Pop Quiz: A. It’s all junk – take it …
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Renter’s Insurance: Yay or Nay?
Of course, you have your rental property covered on your homeowner’s insurance policy. That’s a given. But should tenants also carry renter’s insurance? While many tenants and even a few landlords believe that the homeowner’s policy also covers the tenant’s personal possessions, that is not the case. Unfortunately, this fact often becomes painfully clear only after a mishap or disaster produces a claim that will not …
Book Review: Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat (BRRRR) by David M Greene
“Substantial wealth is possible through real estate investing. It is the single best way I know of to build wealth, and the BRRRR method is the single best way I know how to do it.” That’s the advice from David M. Greene, author of the book we’re reviewing today. If you’re interested in successful real …
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