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5 Tips to Help You Find Good Tenants Since owning rental property for the past 23 years is what allowed me to retire at the age of 45, I can offer some tips on how to rent to decent people who will pa ...

How to Avoid Bad Tenants Evicting a tenant is a costly and time consuming process that most landlords would rather avoid.  That’s why it is important to screen your prospective tenants carefully ...

Why should I use a property manager? Many landlords have asked themselves at one time or another if they’d be better self-managing their investment property. It’s a question that’s especially relevant ...

Are Property Management Companies Worth The Cost? After conducting hours of extensive research and weighing out the options, you’ve just purchased your first rental property. You’ve considered all the ...

  Do I need to issue 1099-MISC to my investment rental property manager? I have a property management company that manages an investment condo rental I own. Let’s say they collect $10,000 t ...

7 Survival Tips for Renting Out Your Home Though the housing market has started to recover, many homeowners still may find their homes aren’t selling as quickly as anticipated. If your home is l ...

The Steps You Should Take to Find the Right Manager for Your Investment Get Referrals Talk to real estate agents and other property owners in your area. Ask what property managers or property manageme ...

 How do I pick a good property manager? What I tell people all the time when this comes up is that while you do need to make sure that the one you choose has the experience and training needed. But, y ...

  What to Do  When a Tenant’s Rent Is Late  by Laurence Jankelow You followed our recommendations to discourage tenants from paying rent late, but alas, they still pay late. What should you ...

The Need for a Renters Insurance Program Resident negligence resulting in property damage can cause significant profit leak. Typically, this damage falls below the deductible on the commercial insuran ...