If you’re a renter it can be intimidating to ask your landlord for upgrades, or permission to make cosmetic or structural changes yourself to your home. Whether it’s adding new appliances in the kitchen, landscaping outside of your apartment building, or checking on prior upgrades that have been promised, here
There’s no doubt that owning a home has its perks. But if you’re not ready for the responsibility – or the expense – renting might be the way to go. Easier to Qualify Did you know renters usually have an easier time qualifying for renting than they would for a
As a renter, what maintenance is your responsibility, and what maintenance falls on the landlord or property management company? Furthermore, what maintenance is considered an emergency, and what can wait until regular business hours? The habitability of a property is an important part of any rental agreement. Rental properties must
You can decorate your house to suit your taste when you build your home. That can mean hanging up decorations, painting, or maybe remodeling; in essence, your changes are your decision to make. However, when you rent a property, you often have restrictions on personalizing it. Some rental locations don’t
Depending on who you ask, you’ll get a different answer regarding whether renting a home right now is a good idea. We all know it’s a seller’s market right now, but property managers are also seeing an increase in rental rates. This makes it a good time to be a
For anyone who has been in the property management industry for a respectable amount of time, the prospect of difficult tenants is not just a scary thought but an actual waking nightmare; damaged or broken property, unpaid rent, belligerence to you and other neighbors on the property, and much more
“Section 8 Housing” is the phrase often used to refer to the Housing Choice Voucher Program, a federal program enacted to help low-income families better integrate into the public housing market. We’ve found that many landlords are hesitant to dive into the world of low-income housing, wary of coming across
Over 50% of potential tenants that want to move into your rental property, will have a pet. This means that if you don’t allow tenants who own pets to rent from you, you’re shutting out the majority of your potential tenant opportunities. If you’ve had a hard time filling vacancies,
Many of us made New Year’s resolutions last month to put more money in the bank every month, and if you’re still not saving as much as you’d like, it’s a good idea to take a look at your utility usage. Winter, after all, can be your most expensive season
One major decision you have to make as a property manager is whether or not you are going to allow your renters to have pets. And even when you do decide you want to allow pets, there are a variety of concerns and accommodations you’ll want to consider. Here is
When searching for a new home, some of us have a hard time even knowing where to get started. Most listing sites will make you start with choosing what kind of property you’re looking for, whether that’s an apartment in a high rise, a unit in a multi-family home, a
With one quick visit, it can be hard to tell how a new place will work out. However, there are some creative solutions that can give you a better idea of what you’re looking for. Try out these tips while you’re hunting for a new rental property. 1. Go to
