It makes perfect sense that the internet is inundated with discussions about the best property management tools for landlords. The opportunity to take renting from a side gig to a consistant cash flow is the reason real estate investment is so appealing. It's also why...
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Property maintenance: Are landlords responsible for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors?
One property maintenance question we hear often is, "Who is responsible for making sure smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are installed and up to code?" The short answer is, well...both. Landlords are legally required to install smoke detectors in almost...
3 Ways to Optimize Your Rental Listings for Extra Cash
There are more than 23 million landlords in the United States --that's a lot of competition. If you're struggling to attract tenants, the problem might not be your property...but the way you're listing your rental. Think of your listing like a personal ad in the...
7 Habits of Highly Effective Landlords
Being a landlord isn’t simple, plain and simple! If it was, then everyone would be doing it. As a landlord, you have to deal with tenant complaints, rent collection issues, and what can seem like endless, high property maintenance costs. That said, being a landlord...
Landlords: Check your Toilets for this Hidden Danger
If you’ve ever faced plumbing problems in your rental before, you know what a formidable foe water can be. Although leaks and clogs can happen without warning, there is one potential catastrophe you can avoid just by checking the manufacturer and date on your toilet...
Staying Safe As a Landlord: How to Protect Yourself
Escaping a dangerous encounter isn’t something most people think about when they start investing in rental properties, but the truth is that sometimes tenants who are in a desperate situation can react irrationally and you may need to be prepared. Once you reach a...