You’ve undergone a thorough screening process, selected a tenant, signed a lease, and prepped the unit for the new renter to move in. The last thing you want to hear is that your new tenant doesn’t want the unit after all. But occasionally, a renter breaks the lease before taking possession of the unit. How …
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As a landlord, tenants trust you to keep their home safe and well-maintained. But they’re also trusting you with their personal information. Rental applicants are typically required to share private data like their date of birth, phone number, previous addresses, employment status, and social security number. Once tenants sign a rental agreement, they may need …
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At Rentals America, we believe in giving back to the communities we serve. Our Rentals America Cares initiative is our commitment to creating meaningful change and supporting those in need. Today, we’re thrilled to share a milestone that truly underscores the impact of this commitment. Rentals America has now donated over 575,000 meals to fight …
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The U.S. rental market has been in constant flux over the past few years, from the pandemic to economic and technological changes. As we close the books on 2024, many landlords wonder what to expect in the coming year. No predictions can be a guarantee with a political shift on the horizon and the volatility …
Rental activity and trends for the Phoenix Metro area as reported by Zillow Research – November 2024 The share of rental listings on Zillow offering a concession set a new record at 38.6% in November — the highest share in Zillow data beginning in April 2019. However, the increase from the prior month was only …
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It’s the time of year to look ahead and formulate goals and plans for the future of your business. Are you hoping to grow your investments in 2025? Do you want to manage your properties more efficiently? Perhaps you’re a prospective landlord considering your first rental home purchase. Studying the real estate market and investment …
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What do you want for the holidays? Popular songs include wishes from making it home for the holidays to getting their two front teeth! These wishes are practical enough, and your wishes may be just as practical. But here’s a more challenging question –what do your tenants want for the holidays? Your renters are the …
As we flip the calendar to 2025, it’s a time to reflect on the prior year and look ahead to what’s coming next. A new year offers a fresh start that inspires many people to make resolutions about what they’ll do differently in the year ahead. These resolutions stereotypically involve personal goals, such as education …
Whether you’re a new or seasoned landlord, some aspects of the job remain the same. For example, one of your primary concerns will always be gaining and retaining quality tenants. If you rent a single-family home, you’re already appealing to the stable, family-minded market you want, but the competition is still out there! How do …
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The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a recent step toward enhancing transparency in the business sector, aiming to combat illicit activities such as money laundering, tax evasion, and financial fraud. Enacted as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in January 2021, the CTA imposes new reporting requirements on certain U.S. businesses, with the …
