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Sipping cocktails on a tropical beach while collecting rent can provide essential rest and relaxation, as long as you plan well for your absence and appoint a backup manager in your stead. Landlords need vacations too. But how do you take time away from a business that is fraught with so much unpredictability? In an industry that combines people and houses, circumstances can change any second, and your attention can be called for any hour of any day. Putting out fires – mostly metaphorical, but sometimes literal – comprises an important percentage of a small housing provider’s job. The good news is, taking a break from the volatility of this business can be done. But it requires a... Read more
Because induction stoves only heat the pan they induce a current in, they are safer than gas or electric reduction stoves. A gas or electric resistance stove with oven...
By making the right capital improvements, property managers can increase the value of their properties and create a more attractive environment for tenants. Maximizing...
Every submarket saw an increase in vacant units and a decline in year-to-date sales volume in the second quarter. Construction, interest rates, eviction protections,...
Most landlords know that credit check and criminal record searches are essential for good renter screening. However, there are many other places that renter red flags...
A survey shows 64 percent of respondents said their landlord was slow to make repairs, while more than one-third of respondents said that repairs were done badly, according to a survey of more than 1,000 tenants by the legal document company Legal Templates. While getting the call for needed repairs can be a challenge, keeping up with preventative maintenance tasks is a fantastic way to keep the property up to par while keeping tenants happy. From checking in on the roof to pest control and beyond, here are just seven simple rental property maintenance steps that are beneficial in the long run. No. 1 – Regularly cleaning out the gutters Keeping the gutters cleaned and well-maintained... Read more
States across the Midwest, and the country, have long dealt with a lack of affordable housing. And a study from the National Multifamily Housing Council says that the...
Launches first-of-its-kind program to address land use and zoning barriers that limit housing President Biden’s economic vision is about building an economy from the...
The White House released two announcements last week, outlining actions to boost the housing supply and offering guidance for multifamily properties. These...
Legislation would prevent landlords from demanding applicants pay brokers. A bill to spare apartment seekers from having to pay rental listing agents hired by landlords...
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