The dilemma is yet to be solved. No sooner is a return-to-school plan established, then something changes. It’s a challenging time for parents who are juggling onsite and remote work while helping their children with e-learning, adjusting to daycare changes, and trying to make plans for children to return to school classrooms – at least …
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Rentals America Featured as Multi-Year Winner of the Best Property Management Company Award
We’re pleased to announce that PropertyManagement.com has named Rentals America as a multi-year winner of the Best Property Management Companies Award. This recognition is given each year to property management companies that have consistently shown exceptional performance. “Out of the 300 property management companies that we’ve evaluated this year, our research found that Rentals America has continued …
Finding Your Dream Rental
Looking for a home to rent can be challenging, and when you find the perfect place, there may be several others who have discovered it too. Understanding the application process and being prepared can make all the difference in securing your ideal residence. Have your paperwork in order: In addition to filling out an application, you …
Investing in the Rental Market 101
Investing in the rental market can be a prudent way to build up your financial portfolio. Like anything worth doing, however, there’s the wise and thoughtful path and the hit or miss impulsive path. Taking time to study the industry and industry tools before you jump in pays off. Frankly, with the changes in technology, …
Rental Property Clean-Up
Reducing the time between tenants is essential – after all, an empty rental doesn’t produce income. A plan for efficient repairs, updates, and cleanup makes a difference, whether you do it yourself or hire professionals. A thorough deep cleaning not only attracts tenants, but often reveals areas that need further attention. Furthermore, in our current …
Do’s and Don’ts for Landlords – Part 2
You and your tenant: In Part I, we shared do’s and don’ts for investing in a rental property. In today’s blog, we talk about what happens after you sign the dotted line, and the rental game begins. Do’s Remember, this is a business relationship. You are ‘selling’ a product/service – a place to live with …
Do’s and Don’ts for Landlords – Part 1
Before you invest: Stepping into the rental property market can be a great opportunity. These do’s and don’ts will help you know if it’s the right opportunity for you. Do’s Study the market – and yourself. Take time to answer the following questions. We’re not talking quick responses. Do the research. What is the best …
Creating Curb Appeal
Attracting and retaining reliable renters in your rental property can be a challenge. Many landlords put a lot of thought into layout, flooring, the right colors, lighting, and the list continues. While these are essential, it is equally vital to take time for landscaping, or in other words, curb appeal. Before a potential tenant steps …
Choosing the Rental Price for Your Property
You’ve invested in a rental property, and you’re looking for a worthwhile ROI. You want a rental price that will attract potential tenants, but also ensure you’re getting a fair rate and return on your investment. So, how do you find that sweet spot? Start with Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) In other words, how much …
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Making Memorial Day Memorable
Memorial Day – which is often referred to as the kick-off weekend for summer, has a much richer meaning than family fun. May 1868: General John Logan, decreed May 30 as a national day of commemoration for Americans killed in the civil war. May 1890: By this year, every state of the Union had adopted …
