Finding the best tenant is the most important aspect for success with your rental property ownership. Attracting rental candidates that will take good care of the property, are financially responsible, and will pay rent on time is often very challenging and time consuming. Using an Atlanta property management firm that specializes in Tenant Placement Services [...]
Landlord-Tenant law has always seemed to be one of the most controversial areas for Minnesota Property Management. I have compiled 5 simple tips not only for your own knowledge but to also strengthen the integrity of your lease agreement Written Lease: Currently this is not mandatory in Minnesota unless you have a building containing 12 [...]
The rental market is booming as homeownership remains an unappealing or unattainable option to a growing number of Americans. The many people who have been hit with foreclosures have turned to renting, something that may never have done before. In May 2012, rents nationally were 6 percent higher than they were a year ago, up [...]
Performing inspections of your rental property with your tenant is a must to ensure your rental property is being cared for from tenant to tenant. You should perform inspections when a tenant moves in and again when they move out. Without a proper inspection when your tenants move in, when it comes to refunding their [...]
Property management companies work with many different vendor companies that offer related services to real estate related activities. Many homeowners will have to perform carpet cleaning, lawn care, plumbing, maintenance, etc at some point while renting out their homes. One great advantage about hiring a property management company to work for you is that they [...]
Approving the right tenant for your rental property is probably the most important step taken in order to ensure you have a smooth rental experience. Property management companies know exactly what to look for in applicants and what the warning signs are for applicants who may be problem tenants. Below are three warning signs to [...]
When it comes to renting out your property one thing many tenants may want to install at your rental property is a satellite dish. This decision will be up to you as the property owner as to whether or not you want to allow this. If you want to allow this make sure to include [...]
Everyone knows that the volatility of the stock market has affected how people view retirement planning. What used to be a standard for retiring has not changed and rental investment properties have started to become a new way of building long term wealth. The rental market is hotter than ever and will low housing prices, [...]
The reason why rental homes are such a good investment is because they can be great long term investments. Homes are at low prices, interest rates are at low prices, and this allows a great margin for making money each month as costs will be significantly lower than what can be charged for rent. Not all [...]
One of the biggest worries for potential rental property owners is having tenants that do not follow through with the legal obligations such as paying rent. That is why some Minneapolis property management companies offer what they call a tenant warranty. A tenant warranty provides rental property home owners: Piece of mind that if the [...]