The prime summer rental season is behind us. With the arrival of fall, Old Man Winter will be showing his face very soon. Winter is a time to enjoy the indoors and time with family and friends. But it can also spell trouble for rental properties... (Read More)

There are a lot of perks of owning real estate. It's a great investment. Plus, it provides passive income. Your time is valuable and a passive income allows you to make money without investing hours upon hours. You can literally be making money in... (Read More)

While you may be a landlord because you're motivated by the income opportunity, you can't approach the tenant relationship as such. The relational aspect of renting a property can't be overstated. You need to treat it as more than a business... (Read More)

As a landlord, you know that staying on top of all the responsibilities associated with managing rental properties can be a difficult task. Even if you have a small team to help you out, managing your property or properties can be a huge headache... (Read More)

Are you struggling with high turnover or low occupancy in your rental units? Your strategy (or lack thereof) may be to blame. Your marketing should be active, not passive. Hint: a basic "for rent" sign won't do. Following are effective and creative... (Read More)

We all know that volunteerism and HOAs go hand-in-hand. Who would sit on the board or manage all of the events without wonderful volunteers? Volunteers help the association run smoothly. They're valued assets. That's why when it comes time to... (Read More)

We all know that choosing the right tenant can help reduce vacancy rates. And reducing vacancy rates is good for your investment and bank account. So, what do you need to do to ensure you're finding the best candidates for your rental? Check... (Read More)

Being a landlord is no small undertaking. Many critical tasks come along with the job. Some landlords, especially those who are new to the role, may not realize the breadth and depth of the work. And oversights can lead to serious legal issues in... (Read More)

Effective communication is key to establishing a healthy tenant-landlord relationship. Misunderstandings often happen in our personal and professional lives. When things aren't clearly spelled out, they're left up to interpretation, which can result... (Read More)

We all need reminders sometimes. It's no different for tenants. You can help tenants out, enhance communication between the two of you, increase on-time rental payments and improve property maintenance by sending out helpful reminders. Have you... (Read More)