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Top Five Tips for Landlords

January 11, 2019

Top Five Tips for Landlords

Top Five Tips for Landlords

Real estate is a great investment opportunity. It includes purchasing and managing the property. You can give it out for rent. It is excellent for those who want to earn some passive income. Another benefit of investing in Real estate is getting long-term benefits. The value of the property you own will increase significantly in the future. So it’s safe to say that Real estate is an excellent long-term investment opportunity.

If you want to step in the Real estate industry then single family rentals is an excellent option. You can rent out your property and become a landlord. It is an excellent business endeavor. There are many advantages of owning a property and giving it for rent to other people. It gives a steady flow of income. There are certain tax benefits with increased equity.

But it is not always easy to be a landlord. You can commit many mistakes that will result into money loss. However, here are some tips for you to follow so that you can become an excellent landlord.

  1. Advertize your property in an efficient way.

If you are looking to rent your house to someone, you need effective strategy. You need to take high-quality pictures of your property. It will boost the interest of renters significantly. First impression forever lasts so try to make it as attractive as possible. Hire a professional photographer and take high definition pictures of your home from different angles. Take some picture of every room and some from the outside. Don’t forget to add close-ups because they highlight unique features of your house. This will surely attract many clients.

  1. Never delay in taking rents.

It is a good source of income. It is your revenue. Many renters pay in time but there are some people that don’t. There may be a genuine reason for the delay. So communicate with them. Allow them some time if they want. It is good to help out people in need. But this doesn’t mean you allow them to live there forever. If they don’t answer your call or give a satisfactory answer, you need to start the eviction process as soon as possible.

  1. Find the right partner for investment.

Many landlords wish to expand their business and work with other investors. But finding the right investor can be a bit hard. You need to find someone that has sound knowledge of investment and real estate. There are people claiming their knowledge about investment, but they are lying. They partner with you because the deal looks good. Therefore, always partner with someone who you know for a long time, and who has shown his/her knowledge about investment.

  1. Don’t allow cats or dogs.

Pets are cute and adorable. Who does not like pets? But if you had a previous bad experience with pets then you know well why allowing pet is a bad decision. Your property will need renovation every once in a while to stay attractive and comfortable for people. But allowing pets mean there will be scratches and smell of piss everywhere. And this smell doesn’t go away soon. It will be inconvenient for the next clients. So in short, it will be best not to allow pets in your property. And if you still want to allow pet then charge extra pet rent and deposit.

  1. Put attention into small complains and renovations.

If your renters complain about a small problem then try to solve it immediately. Getting complains about small problems is good because it helps you to fix it as soon as possible and prevent bigger problems.

And when you are renovating the house, look for long-term benefits. No matter how long the renovation takes place or how expensive it is, get it renovated. It often leads to increased benefits and profits.

You can get more information about Real Estate, residential and commercial management and different articles to educate you on becoming a better landlord on the website www.lapmg.com.

Filed Under: Commercial Properties, Latest News, Property Management FAQ, Residential Properties Tagged With: advice for property owners, landlord tips, Los Angeles property management, san fernando valley

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