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Moving Supply Checklist for Renters

Moving from one rental to another can be daunting, and with a little preparation beforehand with the right supplies, you can make the pro cess a great deal easier. Here is a list of moving supplies that will come in handy as you move out of your rental.

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Catch Their Eye: Making your Rental Property Appealing

Do you have an apartment or home listed for rent, but the phone never rings? Perhaps it’s time to pull out some old renting tricks; in this case, making your property visually appealing. This isn’t a matter of cutting corners or extensive remodeling! Rather, it’s like baiting a hook: put

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Finding a Place to Rent: Tips and Ideas

If you’re looking for a place to rent, there’s a lot more to consider than the cost of monthly rent. Start by making a list of things that you’re looking for in a rental unit. This will help you narrow down your search according to the budget you have set

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Should You Invest in Rental Properties?

In an economy like this one, investing in rental property looks good to some and risky to others. People worry that they won’t find anyone to consistently cover the rental costs, but one plus to a down economy is that fewer people buy homes. Renting becomes a preferred option in

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I’m Moving – Should I Rent Out My Old Home?

You’re moving to a new city—but what happens to your old home? Trying to sell homes in the current economy can be a challenge, so perhaps consider keeping the old house and putting it on the market for potential renters. Not only will you now have cash flow from the

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Contract Red Flags

Renting property and signing a lease agreement go hand in hand. It’s acceptable and encouraged protocol to protect both you as a renter and the landlord as a property owner. There are some things you should look out for before agreeing to take on a rental contract, and it’s a

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Avoiding Rental Scams

Have you run across a really great deal on a rental property, one that has everything you’re looking for and is well under your budget? Well, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is, to use the common phrase. Rental scamming has become a major problem in

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Tenant Eviction: Don’t Do-It-Yourself

Having trouble with a problem tenant? Or are you wondering what you would do in the event of a tenant who wasn’t following through on a contract? Before you consider forcing a tenant to leave because of late rent payments or untidiness, get in touch with a rental property manager.

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Get Help with Tenant Screening

As a property owner, protecting and receiving a return on your investment is one of your top priorities. You want to make sure you’ll get rental payments on time, that tenants will take care of the property, and that you avoid potential conflicts. The best way to do this is

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Writing a Clear Rental Contract

Before you put out an ad for the apartment or home you want to rent, make sure that you have a rental agreement ready for people who show interest. A rental contract is a must-have for anyone wanting to lease property. It offers protection for the rental unit and for

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Going (and Saving) Green

You may think that “going green” requires an extensive, expensive overhaul of your property. There are some quick, relatively inexpensive fixes that you can do yourself to save money. As a property owner, it’s a good idea to update even if you’re not the one paying most of the utility

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Tips for Clean Carpets in the Winter

Wintertime brings cold weather and its sometimes unpleasant side effects of ice and snow. When it stays outside, it’s only problematic when trying to get from one place to another. Really, though, there is no way around the fact that snow, ice, and dirt will travel from the sidewalk into

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