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How to track rental property expenses
Every real estate investor is good at keeping track of the rent received each month, but some end up dropping the ball when it comes to keeping track of expenses. Ensuring you have accurate books for your rental properties is critical to setting you up for success and ensuring you are able to take advantage of…
Read MoreAmenities Beyond The Property
Not all rental properties are created equally, in fact, none are, however beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder, actually, the same can be said for the amenities. In a market fierce with competition you need to find ways to differentiate yourself from other investors in that area. Further, not all benefits of…
Read MoreWay to improve your rental without blowing the budget
Let’s face it, tenant move outs can be costly and with more and more people turning to real estate competition is fierce. Investors are constantly having to innovate to find better ways to compete against other properties. But how do you do that without breaking the bank. Here are a few ways to improve your…
Read MoreInvesting in yourself
You’ve probably heard this catch phrase used many times over the last year – “You need to invest in yourself.” However, what does that actually mean? What’s the first thing you think about when you hear the word “investing”? Probably investing in stocks, real estate, or savings. But what about yourself? Whether that’s expanding your…
Read MoreCommon Issues in Property Management
No day is like any other in property management – it’s true. Each day presents a set of daily variety and unique challenges for any management company to face. However, despite that there are a set of common issues that Property Managers face each and every day. 1. Handling Tenants and their Complaints Complains from…
Read MoreWhat to do when you go on Vacation
Landlords on vacation? Yes, it is possible to take a break from the tenant phone calls, the maintenance issues, the numbers, and truly relax – here’s how! If you own or manage rental property it is important to follow a few simple steps to make sure your property and renters are taken care of before you go…
Read MoreOff Season Leasing Tips to Beat the Winter Blues
It’s no secret that after Thanksgiving the rental market tends to slow down. There’s always a big rush for people to move before September to get their kids in the right schools for the upcoming school year and for people to move prior to the end of summer. Sometimes there is spill over into the…
Read MoreQuestions your next tenant will ask you…
Believe it or not, once upon a time, I was just like you. New to the game of rental properties and not knowing what to do, what to expect at a showing, and worried about the questions I might get asked at the property. What if they ask me this? What if they ask me…
Read MoreQuestions to Ask a Property Manager
Believe it or not selecting the right property manager is one of the hardest decisions you’ll ever have to make. Why you might ask? Well, let’s be candid here, as investors we all have a bit of issues with control and well, letting go. So if you’ve finally realized that you’re willing to let go,…
Read MoreTop 7 Maintenance Tips in 7 minutes of less…
You’re probably noticed that this month we’ve been focusing on the importance of maintenance. It’s something we’ve built the foundation of our company on. However, let’s be honest, we all get busy and things often tend to get lost in the shuffle. However, your house should be like your car and regular tune ups are…
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