Housing is one of the largest expenses that people fork out a month. Whether you rent or own, your mortgage or rent can leave you strapped for cash. You should
Getting Your Deposit Back
Getting back a security deposit can be a stressful experience. It is just one more thing to worry about as you move, and some landlords are very reluctant to part
Saving Up For a Deposit
Moving can be quite expensive. You have to get enough boxes for your things, rent a truck (if necessary), hire people to help you move or enlist friends, and of
Ways to Improve Resident Retention
The most successful residential properties are the ones that don’t have to cycle through waves and waves of new residents every time a batch of leases is up. Indeed, one
Buying vs. Renting a Home
There are many, many options of where to live in this world. However, one choice that you should get out of the way right at the start is whether you
Tips for Renting Out to Students
If you own rental property in a college town, chances are a large majority of your clientele is going to be college students. While this does mean that you’ll always
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
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
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
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
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
Securing Your Deposit
On moving day, hauling heavy boxes and furniture may bring your mind to the rental deposit waiting at the end of the metaphorical moving tunnel. But you may also wonder