Top 7 ways to ensure a tenant’s smooth departure

The best way to ensure tenants‚Äô smooth departure is to begin planning for it before the tenants move in ‚Äî before you have even met them. Starting early allows you to attach a rider to the lease, so tenants will know what to expect when they move out. If you did not prepare early, the […]

Adding a Pet to a Lease

Pets are a part of life for many Americans. In fact, The Humane Society of the United States reports that more than 164 million Americans own pets. When you’re seeking tenants, you don’t want to rule out this large subset of the population by banning pets from your unit. At the same time, you don’t […]

Guarantors, Escrow, and Rent Insurance: Options When Renters Don’t Earn Enough Income

One of the key ways to ensure that your tenants will pay the rent is to check that they have sufficient income before signing a lease with them. Typically, landlords require tenants to have an annual income that’s between 40 to 50 times the monthly rent. If someone seems like a good tenant but doesn’t […]

5 Novel Ways To Transform Into An Exceptional Landlord

Landlords are often portrayed negatively, with unnecessary demands and lack of empathy for their tenants. While this may be true of some, it certainly doesn’t tell the whole story. A little innovation and free thinking could propel you to the top of the landlord chain. And where there’s a good landlord, good tenants are likely […]

5 Mistakes Landlords Make With Incoming Tenants

Most property managers feel a huge weight lifted off of their shoulders when they begin to get calls from people interested in renting out a property. The likelihood that an empty property will soon start generating money is enough to put a smile on anyone’s face. Unfortunately, there are several mistakes that property managers make […]

When Does a Landlord Have Permission to Enter Property

Landlords, whether the property owners themselves or an agent acting on behalf of the owners, have the ability to regularly enter a property to inspect it. The landlord/tenant laws from state-to-state vary on the notifications that are required for this. In Colorado, no notice is necessary to enter a rental property to inspect it or […]

Top 10 New Technology Solutions for Realtors

As a realtor, you handle many duties — from connecting with new clients to scheduling open houses. If you try to handle every aspect of your business operation manually, you can’t maximize your productivity if you spend more time on administrative tasks than you do with duties requiring a human touch. Implementing technology in your […]

What Are Landlord Harassment Laws?

There are certain actions a landlord can take against a tenant in order to enforce a lease. There are other actions that are legally considered to be landlord harassment. In general terms, a tenant is allowed to enjoy the home that they are renting without too much interference. Tenants are also afforded certain rights even […]

Investment Property Checklist: What to Look for Before Buying

The single largest purchase most Americans make is a house. When buying investment property, you repeat that purchase to scale ‚Äî many times if you’re successful. Before you sign for an investment property, however, you’ll want to be reasonably certain that the unit will turn a profit. Here are a few things to check out […]

What Is the Eviction Process in Delaware?

In Delaware, the eviction process is formally known as taking summary possession. Landlords have an advantage in this state as the process proceeds much more quickly than in most other states in the US. It all begins with the initial eviction notice which can be served for the following reasons. 1. Nonpayment of rent. 2. […]