Category: Rent Advice

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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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