You may be considering buying a "fixer-upper", dated property, or property in distress to fix-up and use as your rental property. Before you jump in, there are many things that you need to consider! First, what kind of market are you in? Are you in a market where hardly any properties are available, … Continue reading Starting your rental business: Should you buy a fixer-upper for your property?
Running your rental business: A quick step that can save you a headache
A quick tip when making copies of keys for your renters
The Landlord List: Skills you should develop
If you have the time -- and the inclination -- to do some repairs yourself, the following skills can save you a lot of money!
Starting your rental business: The importance of a home inspection
You know the saying "buyer beware." This is true, not only when you buy your personal residence, but is equally important when you buy an investment property! There are several reasons to make a home inspection part of your home buying experience: identifying issues evaluation of the seriousness of issues possibility of negotiating the price … Continue reading Starting your rental business: The importance of a home inspection
Running your rental business: The security issue that you’re forgetting about
When you re-key between tenants, don't forget this!
The Landlord List: Maintaining the inside of your rental property
Here is a list of things to do in-between renters
Tricks of the Trade: The best way to protect yourself from a tenant’s false claims
At first, it didn't occur to me to take pictures of my properties, except for standard listing photos. That was a mistake. Occasionally I had "disagreements" with my renters when checking them out. I'd point out that, for example, trees needed to be trimmed or weeds pulled. In response, I'd hear "It was like that … Continue reading Tricks of the Trade: The best way to protect yourself from a tenant’s false claims
