Tenant

After spending time preparing your property for renters and then advertising it, you need to find a suitable tenant from your list of applicants. Many landlords begin by sifting through the applications, ensuring each potential tenant meets a certain set of criteria. While the ideal tenant is certainly out there, it may take some time and many applications to find that person. This situation could leave...

Bad tenants, high turnover rates, as well as evictions all have a negative impact on your investment property business. As such, screening tenants is essential to the success of your rental property business. In order to get the renter, you will need to carefully scrutinise and thoroughly evaluate all prospects during the screening process. You might be wondering how to screen tenants and find responsible...

Part of being successful in the real estate business is knowing your target audience or market. When you know your market, it becomes relatively easy to create solutions that meet their housing and lifestyle needs. If your rental property is located in an urban area or college town, then millennials should be your target. As such, it is crucial to understand how to effectively reach your target audience....

There are many aspects to being a property manager or landlord. One of the more significant issues of property management is knowing a disabled tenant’s rights, as well as your responsibilities and obligations. Beyond your legal obligations as a landlord, you also need to ensure that you are providing good accommodation to your tenants. There are several valid criteria for approving or rejecting...

One of the most important aspects of property management is collecting rentals when they are due. As a professional property manager, you probably oversee the management of various properties that are located in various areas. With this in mind, it is imperative that you identify and implement an effective and seamless way to collect rentals from your tenants. Here are a few of the best ways to collect...

One of the most unpleasant tasks a landlord or property manager will undertake is evicting a tenant. When evicting a tenant, writing an eviction letter is of the greatest importance. In fact, writing an eviction letter is the first step in a formal eviction process. Moreover, writing an eviction letter helps ensure that you are in compliance with your legal obligations. Pay particular attention to the law...

The process of moving out from a property is a part of the renting process. Needless to say, both landlords and tenants need to fully prepare for the moving out exercise. From a landlord’s perspective it is essential that the property is in great condition and move-in ready for the next tenant. As a tenant, you will probably be concerned about getting your security deposit back at the conclusion of your...

After endless hours, days and weeks of searching for the ideal rental property you finally find it. It ticks most of boxes on your list of desirable features and it is within budget. Due to the high demand for good properties in ideal locations you are anxious to sign the lease and secure the property. In the midst of all this excitement do not forget that the landlord may have a few questions for you....

One of the biggest concerns that most landlords or property managers have is finding a good tenant to occupy the property. However, there are several steps you can ensure that you attract and identify the best tenants for your property. Here is my guide to help you in choosing the best tenant for your rental property. This list of strategies will aid you select the perfect people to rent your home. Define...

Are you on the lookout for a new living arrangement that accords you great flexibility? It is possible then that a month-to-month tenancy might just be the right solution for you. Whether you're not planning to live in an area for an extended length of time, or you've taken on a temporary job, there are several benefits to a month-to-month rental agreement. Let's explore the concept of month-to-month lease...