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5 Professionals Every New Landlord Should Know

One of the best ways to see success in the real estate industry is to invest in properties and rent them out properly; essentially becoming a landlord. However, as many of you already know, being a successful landlord requires a lot of expertise that a new landlord may not have. Therefore it is incredibly essential for a landlord who wants to be successful to surround themselves with the following five professionals.  Realtor  Obtaining a professional and experienced realtor is one of the best ways to increase the chances of returning a profit. Having a realtor at your side can save you from making mistakes, such as purchasing a property in a less than desirable location or condition.... Read more

Here are 4 steps to fight mold and mildew in your rentals and reasons you must act quickly at the first signs of mold or mildew. Surface mildew or mold is not terrible...

Develop a maintenance checklist for your rental property around the critical areas of electrical, fire safety and HVAC. No. 1 – Electrical Maintenance...

Construction projects can be overwhelming, and choosing an equitable contractor is crucial to ensuring that your project is successful. With so many contractors,...

A house that sounds roomy and spacious online may actually have 800 of its total square feet contained in a four-foot-tall dirt-floor basement. What’s up with that? In...

Is Becoming a Landlord More Trouble Than It Is...

Residential rental property is the way to make money, or so some people claim. On the surface, it seems likes a surefire bet; in reality, it's usually more of a headache than it's worth. The challenges start early, and they almost always involve time and money. Here are six classic challenges facing new landlords that may need to be investigated before entering the residential real estate market. KEY TAKEAWAYS Investing in residential rental property can be a lucrative way to increase your wealth, though it can come with many difficulties. Challenges that come with owning a rental property include finding a suitable property, preparing the unit, finding good... Read more

Greenpoint residents claim they lost heat for months. For four months, tenants at a luxury Greenpoint building quit paying the rent after going more than three months...

Can you test a furnace filter to detect smoking and nicotine in your rental property is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an...

Do you want to see ChatGPT solving a real-life problem? It helped New York resident Svetlana used to make her landlord fix amenities before raising the rent. The AI bot...

If you‘ve ever been on a boat, you are familiar with the wake that is left behind on the water.  Regardless of your speed, it is impossible not to disturb the...