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In an ideal world, all your tenants would be calm, peaceful, soft-spoken individuals who respect your property, always pay the rent on time, and never cause a fuss. But too often, this is not the case.
If you own properties and you want to strengthen your relationship with tenants, nothing will achieve this better than open communication. You’re probably active on social media already, you send out regular emails and talk with tenants face to face; but there’s always more you can do. The best strategy, if you aren’t doing it?
Compulsive hoarding disorder has gotten a lot of media attention in the past few years, featuring in reality shows like Hoarders on A&E, Hoarding: Buried Alive on TLC, and Confessions: Animal Hoarding on Animal Planet. Shows like these ones paint a dramatic, shocking picture of what it’s like to live with this mental disorder. But
As a landlord, you rely on your property manager to handle the day-to-day tasks of managing your investment property. While the responsibilities of a property manager can vary depending on the terms of your contract, you likely expect him or her to:
Time is money, as the saying goes. It’s often difficult to distinguish between the two, particularly for landlords. It’s true that the market is looking up for property managers and their tenants, but spending too much time and money on a project can drastically cut into your profits. From there, your stress levels shoot up,
One of the most grueling and frightening challenges that comes with being a landlord for a rental property is setting up the security. Whether you’re in charge of a single unit or an entire building, keeping your tenants and their belongings safe and sound isn’t always easy. Fortunately, there are several ways you can make