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What are the top roadblocks to building wealth through your business? For over 92% of property owners and managers, maintenance is high on the list. Not only is it a huge time suck and stressor, but emergency maintenance situations can also directly affect your bottom line if they lead to property damage. So the question becomes, is it possible to eliminate the headache and time commitment of maintenance while ALSO increasing your profit streams? The answer is yes. Traditional solutions (like call centers) that reduce your maintenance burden tend to have high costs and usually don’t provide higher service levels to your tenants. Until now. Finally, there is a solution that allows... Read more
When you purchased an investment property, you likely created a budget that counts on consistent rent to pay for the property’s mortgage and upkeep. Renters...
When your tenants head out for the holidays there are some holiday risks to consider for both you the landlord and for the tenants. Many people will be vacating their...
Last week we offered some tips for choosing the right rental management software. We had our plan, spent time crafting the article and had our support team ready to...
Fair Housing laws have applications towards holidays and holiday decorations. Best practices and compliance need to be solidly based on Fair Housing law and not on...
When managing a rental property, whether it is pet-friendly or not, you will most likely encounter tenants with service dogs. As a landlord, you are permitted to ask your tenant for specific documentation. However, you must always keep accessibility and fair housing laws in mind. Keep reading to learn about landlord-tenant rights regarding service dogs and the kind of proof that you are allowed to ask for. Types of Service Dogs It’s essential to understand the differences between the types of service dogs people can have. Not all of these dogs have the same skills or rights. Here are the three main kinds of service dogs and their specifications: So, in theory, the two types of dogs... Read more
By Ben and Dina Lynch, Co-Founders of RentMindMe Last month, we dispelled some common myths surrounding online rent collection. Now, we’re offering some guidance...
A brand-new tax break — the 20% qualified business income deduction — went into effect last year. It applies to pass-through entities. Business owners with 2018...
Fair Housing advertising issues and violations are more common than you may think. HUD provides advertising guidelines for compliance which this article covers. In...
You’re on top of things. You know that utility expenses are one of the largest costs in running your multifamily property, with prices that seem to spike at random....
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