Maintenance: Landlord responsibilities Learn the different responsibilities that you have as a landlord on maintenance. As a landlord, you are full of legal responsibilities. Depending on what state you have your rental, laws can vary. There are federal laws, state laws, and local laws that you must know and follow. As a landlord, you have… [Continue Reading]
Credit: The Fair Credit Reporting Act
In 1970, the Federal Government passes the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The purpose was to promote the accuracy, fairness, privacy, and integrity of consumer reporting information. Today a standardized format known as metro-2 is used to facilitate reporting of accurate and complete consumer’s credit history information to major credit bureaus electronically and standardized. What… [Continue Reading]
Should you hire a property manager or self-manage your property?
You just bought your first rental property, and you probably have the idea that a rental property is a hassle-free income. To be fair, from the outside looking in, it seems that property owners simply sit back and collect rent and don’t really do any additional work. Managing a property may seem easy, but don’t… [Continue Reading]
Landlord-Tenant Law
Being a landlord isn’t just collecting rent checks. Tenants and landlords have important rights and obligations. A critical element for you to be a successful landlord is compliance with state and federal regulations governing the landlord-tenant relationship. Many landlords do not fully understand their rights or legal obligations, and this can be very dangerous. According… [Continue Reading]
Rent Your Property Quickly
Learn how to rent your property quickly A vacancy is the number one cause of money loss. Property owners lose thousands of dollars because of prolonged vacancy periods. It is typically the highest expense for a rental property and you need to avoid them as much as possible. A vacancy can happen for several reasons: … [Continue Reading]
Own a Rental Property? Learn How to Self-Manage
Learn how to manage your rental Many property owners don’t want to hire a property management company to save a few dollars, but self-management comes with its own set of challenges. Property management requires a lot of time and energy. In order to decide what option is the best, you must be aware of and… [Continue Reading]