Category: Rent Advice

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West Jordan Rental Market Trends 2026

In 2022, you could rent a West Jordan house with a blurry cell phone photo and a sign in the yard in about 48 hours. The market was moving at a breakneck pace, and landlords often had their pick of dozens of applicants by the end of the first weekend.

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The Landlord’s Ledger: How to Calculate Cash Flow on a Rental

Collecting rent is undoubtedly a satisfying part of being a landlord, but it’s only one piece of a much larger financial puzzle. Many DIY landlords find themselves overwhelmed by the intricacies of accounting, often overlooking valuable tax deductions, and ultimately, not truly knowing if their property is performing as well

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Can You Negotiate Rent with a Property Management Company?

Renting a home is a significant monthly expense, and the thought of negotiating that figure might feel daunting, especially when dealing with a property management company. You might wonder, “Can you negotiate rent with a property management company?” The answer, while not always a resounding “yes,” is often “it’s worth

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How to Be a Good Renter

There’s no doubt about it, being a good rental tenant is important. Not only does it ensure that you have a positive relationship with your landlord or property manager, but it also helps protect your security deposit and keep your rental unit in good condition. Tips for Being a Good

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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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Short-term vs. Long-term Renting

A New World For centuries, the way people set up lodgings when they traveled abroad or vacationed within the country was carried out more-or-less the same way: either they made arrangements to stay with family, friends, or colleagues, or they spoke to the property managers of certain taverns, inns, or

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The Ins and Outs of a Good Rental Application

The Right Stuff Rental property management is an interesting mixture of work-a-day tasks such as fulfilling maintenance tickets and collecting rent, while also being called on to make judgment calls regarding which person or persons is the right fit for our townhome or apartment.  As property managers, we all have

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By the Book: Ensuring Compliance with the Law

Few things these days have managed to remain overlooked by state and federal oversight. Short of requiring 8-year-olds to apply for entrepreneurial licensure to operate their lemonade stands, virtually every revenue-generating endeavor is regulated by a set of bylaws that are designed to protect the rights of the owners as

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Lease Contract Essentials

Owning property and renting it out has long been one of the most popular ways to secure secondary income, and in today’s volatile housing market, it has skyrocketed in both viability and interest for newcomers and veterans alike. For those with tenacity, drive, patience, and an eye for detail, who

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Renter Tips: What to Know if You Have Pets

Your search for the perfect rental may take a little longer if you need to find something pet-friendly, but it’s worth the extra effort.  You may be familiar with the phrase, “It’s easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission.” When it comes to renting an apartment or

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The Importance of Tenant Screening for Your Rental Property

Finding the right tenant can be one of the most challenging (and rewarding) aspects of rental property management. It’s a tedious process that takes up a lot of time and can leave you feeling quite overwhelmed. It can be difficult, even for experienced property management companies, which is why we

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4 Reasons to Embrace Section 8 Housing

“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

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3 Tips to Be A Great Tenant

No one wants to be that annoying renter or neighbor. You don’t want to be a nuisance, and often, when you are that tenant, it’s unbeknownst to you. It’s rarely intentional, and so it’s easy to not notice that you’re being annoying, bothersome, or inefficient. Especially if you’re a first

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5 Easy Decorating Ideas for Renters

When you live in a rental unit, it can be hard to make the space feel like your own. You want to feel comfortable, and make it feel like home. But you also don’t want to sacrifice your deposit by painting the walls or drilling a bunch of holes into

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How to Handle Tenants with Pets

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

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Four Unique Tips for Savvy Apartment Hunters

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

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6 Ways to Make a Rental Feel Like Home

So your living situation is temporary. That doesn’t mean that it can’t feel like home! One of the most common dilemmas of renters is that they are unable to make changes to suit their personal aesthetic. It’s true that you don’t want to make changes that will take a chunk

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Apartment Cleaning Tips

If you are about to move out of your apartment, it is important to make it clean to maximize the amount that you will get back from your deposit. Read on for six tips and tricks to make your apartment look spotless. Plan Time Doing a deep clean on your

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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 want to buy or rent a home. There isn’t necessarily a right answer to this question, as it almost entirely

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Keeping Your Rental Walls Damage-Free

Most of us live in a rented apartment, town home, or home at one point or another, where we must adapt to living by landlord standards. As a renter, you have less freedom to change up the look of your home, and any form of decoration must be done without

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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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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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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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Winter Checklist for Property Owners

In the winter, a number of things can happen that damage properties. Property owners need to be aware of what can occur, and what their responsibilities are to their tenants. Keeping the property safe and livable are important for both owner and renter, and there are a few things that

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