6 Tips on How to Handle Tenant Conflict

No matter how carefully you screen your tenants, landlords will inevitably experience tenant conflict. From parking issues to loud music and common area conflicts, tenants can get into a confrontation for many reasons. Conflicts can have an negative effect on your property and even cause other tenants to move out.  Learning how to handle conflict […]

What responsibilities do you have when it comes to snow and ice at your rental property?

Throughout the winter season, snow and ice are common problems across many states. Even if clearing the streets is generally the responsibility of the municipality, there are often local guidelines mandating swift removal of snow and salting icy areas on sidewalks and other pathways to reduce the risk of accidents. Property considerations If your rental […]

Best Ways to Research New and Updated Local Landlord-Tenant Laws

As a landlord, it‚Äôs important that you stay up to date on the laws that impact you, your property, and your tenants. However, unless you are also a legal expert, it can be challenging to keep track of every landlord-tenant law and a consultation with a lawyer can get expensive. Because each state and even […]

The State of the Housing Market

In 2020, despite the global pandemic, the number of home sales increased significantly and the housing market continued to boom throughout 2021. The nationwide nominal house price index is now 40% above its 2012 low-point and 4% above the peak reached in 2006. Let‚Äôs take a closer look at the current state of the housing […]

Lucrative Landlord Locales

If you‚Äôre thinking about investing in a new rental property (or two) there are several factors to consider. Perhaps one of the most critical factors and the first decision to make is where your property will be. This can have a substantial impact on being able to attract tenants and what rent you will be […]

How To Find Out What Liens Are On a Property

Property liens can be problematic for a wide variety of reasons. They tend to be discovered during the sales process and must be cleared before the sale will be allowed to proceed. Some jurisdictions will automatically notify property owners when a lien is filed, but this isn’t always the case. If you think your property […]

How to Make Sure Your Favorite Tenants Stay

Having to replace a good tenant can be very expensive. The final costs of replacing a tenant can easily exceed $4,000. Accordingly, it‚Äôs very important that you try to hold onto your favorite tenants for as long as possible. Offering competitive rental rates and keeping your property in good condition are obvious requirements in this […]

Cancellation of Debt on Rental Property

There are a lot of unique tax circumstances that can hit an investor at any given time. One of the most common issues that landlords face is a cancellation of debt on a rental property. The removal of a debt is a good thing and it brings a sense of relief, but that’s not the […]

Safety Options for Rental Properties

Your rental property is an investment. There are a few subtle ways to protect this investment, such as getting homeowner’s insurance. However, it’s also important to think about more direct safety options for your rental properties to protect them from burglars and vandals. Here are three options for protecting your properties and your tenants: Alarm […]

3 Dangers of Unscreened Tenants

Even if you screen every tenant that you accept into your rental property, there are other ways that unscreened tenants may end up living there. Your tenant might let a down-on-their-luck friend couch-surf while they get back on their feet. They may be caught up in a whirlwind romance that has their significant other staying […]