The condition and appearance of your exterior sends a message to prospective tenants and their customers. What's your's saying? You might be conveying the wrong message and it could cost you. One study, published in APCBEE Procedia, shown on a... (Read More)

One way to improve occupancy rates is to allow your tenants to have roommates. However, if you go this route, you'll want to proceed with caution. The thing is, renting to roommates can come with a little more risk, which is why you want to take... (Read More)

When it comes to being a landlord, there are a lot of things you need to be aware of and a lot of things you need to do in order to keep your investment successful. One of the things you need to protect yourself and your investment is to keep... (Read More)

When tenants are looking for a place to rent, one of the things they may notice is how secure the property is. People will feel better about renting a residence that makes them feel safe. Making a few improvements on the security front can help... (Read More)

Are you searching for an apartment? Renting has a lot of perks compared to purchasing a home. When you rent, someone else typically handles the maintenance, you often get additional perks in the form of amenities, and you can pick up and move with... (Read More)

When you have multi-family units to manage, you can quickly become inundated with work. There are several things you need to navigate and expenses to be aware of. Here are a few things to consider: Set ground rules One of the first things you... (Read More)

Should you or shouldn't you include washers and dryers at your rental property? This is a question many landlords ask themselves. On one hand, it can be an added value to tenants - another amenity that can be featured on a rental listing. It may... (Read More)

There are many flooring types that you can consider for your rental property. You've probably seen a variety of rentals that offer wall-to-wall carpeting. On one hand, carpeting can be more affordable than hardwood. Plus, carpeting is cozy and has a... (Read More)

One of the nice things about renting a property is that the majority of maintenance issues can be handled by someone else. You typically won't need to hire a vendor to come in and handle issues that pop up. This can be a tremendous relief for... (Read More)