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In addition to clarifying your expectations for rent, here are 8 of the most important things you can help your tenants understand:
Anyone can manage one rental property at a time. While it’s not always easy – and there’s a bit of a learning curve associated with it – it’s certainly manageable. But things start to get a little more challenging when you add multiple properties into the mix.
When you purchase a home, you have to deal with a lot, so when someone mentions the possibility of home warranties cover, you might feel confused. You already have to purchase homeowners insurance; why would you need the extra protection of a warranty for your systems and appliances? Home warranty doesn’t actually cover your home
Being a landlord is essentially a customer service job under a different name. You’re providing services in the form of a place to live, while your tenants pay you in the form of rent. Just as retail stores don’t want to lose a good customer, you don’t want to lose a good tenant at the
One of the more interesting aspects of being a homeowner is that you’re simultaneously focused on two different priorities. First off, you want to enjoy your home. So you choose a style you like, perform small renovations, and invest in home improvements that fit your lifestyle. But secondly, you’re focused on the next buyer. Any
When you have a vacancy at your property, you’ll be tempted to fill it as soon as possible. But in most cases, it’s better to carefully screen your tenants, so you can be sure you fill the property with a candidate who will pay you consistently, on time, and preferably for as long a period