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Tenant scams take advantage of unassuming landlords who fail to implement the right procedures for screening renters, writing contracts, and collecting payments. Although scams come in different forms, some of the most common are submitting false employment records, faking credit reports, forging checks and pay stubs, and hiding property damages. These scams cost landlords valuable time and risk their incomes and businesses. To avoid these, we’ve exposed 15 tenant scams that should raise a red flag to landlords, along with tips on how to prevent falling for them. 1. Giving Fake Checks for Rent & Security Tenants who provide written checks aren’t usually questioned about the validity... Read more
After decades of rent growth, the market for multifamily apartments is starting to soften. In April, average U.S. rents only grew by $6 or 0.07 percent year over year....
A new report from the apartment search website RentCafe has found that the size of new US apartments is once again rising, most notably in large cities including San...
The advancement in communication technology has brought about a change in working culture in that people do not have to physically be in the workplace to perform their...
Managing a multifamily property efficiently often involves optimizing how rent is collected. For property managers, automating resident payments means creating a system...
When searching for an investment property, what should you pay attention to the most? There are several factors involved in every real estate deal, and it’s not always clear which are the most important. Understanding these factors is the key to answering questions like, “Is buying rental property worth it?” or “Will my investment be profitable?” In this article, we discuss six of the top factors affecting property value and what to know when buying rental property based on these factors. 1. Location If you’re familiar with the real estate industry, you may have heard the mantra: “Location, location, location.” Location continuously proves... Read more
The commercial real estate market ebbs and flows, but one constant remains: the importance of a high-quality property. Whether demand is high or low in your market,...
Smart home tech is finally coming to apartments across the country. Single-family homes were the first adopters of smart thermostats, locks, lights, and even blinds....
As the real estate market continues to evolve, property owners have encountered a notable surge in insurance premiums. This increase has sparked the need for a deeper...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Airbnb hosts nationwide have formed impactful advocacy groups to combat regulations against short-term rentals. Financial backing from companies like...
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