Posts Tagged ‘Tenants’
Put a Little Spring in Your Property!
Do you find yourself reciting “April Showers bring May flowers” this time of year? Hopefully Mother Nature has no more “snowy” surprises for us. As much as we dislike the rain that April is known for, it is so important. It is nature’s way of cleaning and ensuring everything is ready and able to grow,…
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 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 MoreYour tenants & furnace filters
Furnace Filters! How many of you just shuttered? NEWSFLASH! YOUR TENANTS ARE NOT GOING TO CHANGE THEM FOR YOU. I used to have this preconceived notion that if I left a 3 pack of filters by the furnace that the tenant would change them for me. Guess what? 6 months later I would go to…
Read MoreTips for First Time Renters
Your first apartment! Exciting, yet daunting. It’s the change for you as a tenant to put your stamp on something that you can call yours. However, it’s important to educate yourself on the path forward. Knowledge is power, so here are ten things every first-time renter should know. Furnish and decorate your apartment a little…
Read MoreHow to Attract Long Term Tenants
Long-term tenants are a great way to ensure your investment is operating at peak efficiency. Turnovers cost money and can be a stressful time for investors. If a tenant has left after staying for 6 months, then you need to advertise your rental again. Once you attract prospective tenants, you’ll also need to spend time…
Read MoreCosts to consider when acquiring a rental property
In the lead up to acquiring a rental property, emotions and excitement are high. We tend to be drawn into the deal and some things tend to slip our mind. But I need you to take a step back for just a moment and think of the other factors that can make or break you…
Read MoreSmall gestures to show resident appreciation
Many of you have heard all of the stories in the media about terrible tenants. The media likes to sometimes sensationalize these stories, however what you never seem to hear stories are the stories about great tenants who take great care of our properties. Wouldn’t you like to be part of that story? Us too,…
Read MoreWorking with your Tenants during COVID-19
As we slowly begin month 5 of COVID-19 it’s fair to say this time hasn’t been easy on Landlords. Let’s be honest, the common fallacy about landlords is that we are made of money but we all know that’s not the case. Even the colloquialism of the name “Landlord” is archaic. The Land Lord! In…
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