A Pet-Owner’s Guide to Downsizing Your Home If you’re thinking of moving to a smaller home, you aren’t alone. According to Market Watch, Americans are increasingly downsizing, preferring cheaper, more compact places over larger ones. While a smaller space has benefits, leaving a large home does present challenges. For instance, you’ll need to declutter first […]
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What You Should Know About Electrical Inspections For Your Property
What You Should Know About Electrical Inspections For Your Property Electrical inspections are comprehensive checkups of a home’s electrical components. This includes everything, from the outlets and the ground wire to the fuse box and extensive wiring. Having electrical inspections of your home has numerous benefits, which most tenants and homeowners are aware of. The […]
Wear and Tear or Damage – Things to Consider
We can agree that time eats away at all things. However, when it comes to real estate and especially rental properties, it’s important to differentiate normal wear and tear from damage. Both landlords and tenants need to know their rights and obligations, as well as what needs to be done when damage occurs. In this […]
Best Practices When Communicating with New Tenants
Best Practices When Communicating with New Tenants Signing a lease agreement with a new tenant is a big step. First off, selecting the right tenant is a challenge in itself. Ideally, once you find the right fit, your lease should be able to communicate the rules and expectations of the agreement clearly, concisely, and comprehensively. Unfortunately, not […]
Common Roofing Problems During Summer
Common Roofing Problems During Summer The icy conditions have finally subsided, and summer is here. However, with the pleasant weather comes the possibility of some serious roofing problems. You should be on the lookout for possible structural problems at your property, including potential floods and post-winter damage. The following are some common roofing problems during […]
4 Ways Your Tenants Can Child Proof Your Rental
If you run a single-family rental unit, new parents can be an exciting opportunity for your business. These families are commonly looking for a stable home and might even consider sticking around for a couple of years. However, with these families come young children and, therefore, it is in your best interest to childproof the […]
