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What Does it Mean to Rent to Own?

There are myriad options for buying a house involving different types of mortgages. But have you heard of rent or lease-to-own options? Rent to Own Tips From Rhino The process of renting to own doesn’t mean you suddenly approach your current landlord and ask if you can buy the property

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What’s Considered a Maintenance Emergency in Property Management?

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

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What Does a Property Manager Do?

Owning a rental property can be a great investment. But, it comes with a lot of responsibilities. That’s why at Rhino Property Management we take care of the day-to-day operations of your rental unit(s). Being a landlord doesn’t have to be a headache. You don’t have to stress about finding

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The Pros and Cons of Increasing Rent

Is it worth increasing rent in the current real estate market? Most rental agreements have a clause that allows a landlord to raise the rent by a certain percentage during a specified period. If you want to take advantage of the inflated market right now, you have every right to

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Renters’ Due Diligence

Renters due diligence includes different steps depending on what you hope to get out of a rental property. Here are some tips for tenants, whether you’re a first-time renter or a veteran. Set Your Budget Is there anything worse than browsing listings and falling in love with a property, only

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Tips for Multi-Family Property Maintenance

No tenant or landlord is in love with the aspect of property maintenance. After all, maintenance can be an inconvenience for both parties. However, it is a necessity for any property, especially when it comes to a multi-family property.  We’re not just talking about the basic deep clean once a

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3 Tips for Tenant Retention

Every landlord dreams of having high-quality tenants occupying their properties. However, once you find those ideal tenants, how do you ensure they stay long-term, reducing vacancies and turnover rates? Keep reading on if you’re ready to maximize your real-estate business and get your tenants to extend or renew their leases!

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The Consequences of Choosing the Wrong Tenant

As a landlord working without a property management team, it falls on you to determine whether your prospective tenant will be a great one or a bad one. Unfortunately, choosing the right person for your property isn’t always as simple as running credit checks and verifying employment. The consequences of

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Apartment Upgrades You Can Negotiate with Your Landlord

Finding the perfect rental can feel like a never-ending battle. Maybe you’ve spent months finding a three-bedroom within your budget or a rental with a fenced-in yard for your pet. On the other hand, perhaps you’ve already found that perfect place and are thinking about renewing your lease.  Regardless of

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How To Increase Your Rental Property’s Value

There are excellent ways to increase the value and marketability of your rental property and maybe even find that ideal tenant. It doesn’t even need to cost you much and doesn’t matter where your property is located, what the local market is like, or the average rent. With just a

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Wall Safe Ways To Decorate Your Apartment

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

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