Keeping up with rental properties is quite the task. There are professionals all over who do it day in and day out. The interesting thing is that there is no single way to manage it though. When someone moves into a rental, there are a whole host of people that they...
The eviction process can be a problematic topic for many people. If you’re searching out answers, that probably means you might already be in trouble… or have a tenant that is. This can be especially true for commercial property, in which you might be...
Hiring a property management company isn’t easy. It takes some thinking about what their role is and how they fit into your overall plan and financial situation for your property. But every year, more and more people decide to take that plunge and hire one. So,...
Getting familiar with what is considered a protected class is very important for a lot of people. These are engrained pieces of our laws that effect many part of people’s everyday lives, particularly in regards to employment and housing professionals. One class...
No one wants to be evicted… and no one wants to evict someone. But it happens. Knowing the nuts and bolts of the process is really helpful for those who think they are about to go down that road. How to start the eviction process is one of the biggest questions...
Meeting with potential tenants for your rentals can be an interesting situation. You get used to it over time. But it can’t help to feel a little weird or awkward or just unusual at first. For new landlords or owners, it can come with some questions. And one of...
Needing a guarantor for a lease is fairly common these days. There are lots of reasons who might get one. Landlords and owners are often accepting of them. But one thing to think about is WHO to ask to be your guarantor. If you’re wondering who should I put as...
There are all sorts of insurance. It’s not a surprise when people have all sorts of questions about them. When dealing with real estate and property management, it’s landlord insurance that we see come up often. There are many different nuances when...
Getting into an apartment isn’t always so easy. There are tons of reasons why you may need to jump through a few hoops… this may be your first apartment, or you just don’t have the credit history that other people have for various reasons. This all...
When someone wants to “break” a lease, a lot of questions come up. That’s understandable. There is usually some type of way to get out of any contract, whether that be an apartment lease or something else. But how to break an apartment lease without...
