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With cyber attacks hammering away at caches of protected data worldwide at a record-breaking pace in 2017 (791 breaches in the first half of the year), and often succeeding even against banks of information containing hundreds of millions of names, how is the “small business” possibly expected to protect its data? This is one of […]
When I entered the landlording business back in 2000, my rental marketing program consisted of the following: Place a For Rent sign in the yard Wait for calls If we were having trouble renting a particularly stubborn property, we would take out an ad in our local newspaper to help. But, mostly, we relied on signs […]
Real estate is one of the few assets that will remain low-risk for decades to come. In fact, as the human population keeps snowballing into unsustainable figures, real estate will only be more scarce and in greater demand. As an investor, it’s easy to realize the upside to investing in real estate, especially in the […]
At some point in every real estate broker’s career – and probably more than once – they will be asked, “have you ever considered going into property management?”. If your initial reaction to this question as a real estate professional is “No way, no how!” then let’s take a realistic look at how property management […]
If you have spent much time looking at real estate listings recently you likely have seen aerial photos, captured by drone photography equipment, being used for marketing. Drone photos can provide much more than just a ‘cool’ look to a property. From roof inspections to showcasing area amenities there are many use cases for those […]
Moving into a new apartment can be both exciting and overwhelming. Whether it’s your first home in a new city or a nearby relocation across town, the process of packing and moving can be exhausting and daunting. Once the boxes have been packed, the furniture moved, and the new keys placed in your hand, there […]
Be honest with yourself. How much interaction do you have with your tenants? Probably not much right? That’s why it’s so important to make a great first impression. You’ve already done the hard work of preparing the unit, running a background check, credit check & you’ve FINALLY found some great tenants. Now is the time to […]
When talking about creating “more agile” teams, your first thought might be of tight-knit groups of developers, working diligently to perfect a new software product. Not unreasonable, as the concept of the agile team was first conceptualized with software development in mind. As it turns out, though, the mindset has been so successful, that industries […]
Discover your rights and responsbilities when it comes to air conditioning in a rental home in this article by Lisa Oram and originally published by Furnace Compare. What are a tenant’s rights when the air conditioning breaks? If the AC in your apartment is on the fritz in the middle of summer, you probably want […]
There is a joke that the only time we read the fine print of any contract is when a problem arises. This collective negligence is not a new thing. According to David Hoffman, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, few people read contracts in their entirety. But what does this mean for […]
Maintaining a residential property requires active care and preventive maintenance to ensure the longevity of your home. In the case of rental housing, most owners do not live onsite and rely on tenants and management to maintain the condition of their investment property. Despite one’s best effort to screen applicants in order to find […]
Property managers that thrive execute one thing very well: Efficiency. Because there are so many moving parts that go into running a successful rental business, property managers need have a system that keeps them efficient and effective. Property management software gives landlords and property managers a convenient solution to organize their rental business and streamline […]
Congratulations on making the leap towards owning an investment property. Real estate investments are often seen as one of the most reliable (and profitable) investment opportunities due to the tax benefits and income potential. However, a reliable and profitable investment will only become safe and lucrative if managed properly. A new landlord needs to take […]
Make a lasting first impression with a Rental Resume to make sure your landlord remembers you during the rental application process. Applying for a rental home can be as competitive as landing your dream job. The best properties will attract the most qualified tenants, and as a renter, the application process should be approached like applying […]
Landlords and property managers are required to follow their federal, state and local laws about informing tenants of policies, facts, and rules about the property. Any information that is shared with a renter about the property or a renter’s rights are considered disclosures. Landlord disclosures can either be included in the lease or rental agreement, […]