Security Deposit Alternatives

Whether to use a security deposit or a move-in fee, if it is legal in your area, is the topic this week from Keepe the on-demand repair and maintenance company. One of the biggest risks with managing a rental property is having to deal with property damage by existing or outgoing renters. Over the years, security deposits…

A quick visit to Craiglist and you’ll probably see a few headlines like this – “$1,000 off first month’s rent!” or “$99 security deposit!” or even “NO Security Deposit”. Depending on what area your rental is you may find that filling a vacancy has become more difficult during the pandemic. States are reopening, but the…

June 22, 2020, Dear Governor Newsom, I write to beseech you to reject Mr. Hertzberg’s outrageous proposal to require landlords to wait 10 years until all back rent has been repaid due to the Corona virus shut down. The small housing providers in California are comprised primarily of family or individuals who depend upon the…

For years a security deposit has been the main tool landlords rely on when tenancies don’t work out as planned. But due to the pandemic and affordable housing crisis, there is now a push to eliminate a security deposit requirement altogether. Landlords are understandably concerned they will be more vulnerable to damages and rental income…

AAOA’s webinar, “Protecting Your Rental Income in a Pandemic”, led by Alexandra Alvarado, Director of Education, was a attended by 667 landlords! Needless to say the Q&A portion was filled with great questions we couldn’t get to in time. However, we’ve provided all the answers to your questions plus resources mentioned during the webinar below….

As a landlord, one of the biggest risks we face is the cost of vacancy or a tenant doing damage. Did you know LeaseGuarantee helps insulate risk in this area? Watch Stacy Conkey, a long-time LeaseGuarantee client and real estate investor, as she interviews Alexandra Alvarado, Director of Marketing and Education at AAOA, about AAOA’s…

Once upon a time, retirement planning went like this. You worked for 40 to 50 years, saving a little money each month and building up a nest egg of paper assets (stocks and bonds). You then retired with a pension and hefty Social Security benefits, and you gradually spent down your nest egg, hoping not…

In Cincinnati, renters won’t necessarily need a cash security deposit anymore under a new law passed by Cincinnati City Council Wednesday. Proposed by Councilman P.G. Sittenfeld to help alleviate barriers to renting an apartment, the law says landlords must give renters options other than a traditional cash security deposit. It takes effect in 90 days. One…

AAOA Board Member, Jeff Cronrod, appeared on the Creating Wealth Real Estate Investing podcast with Jason Hartman to talk about how LeaseGuarantee can provide valuable benefits for both landlords and tenants. Creating Wealth Real Estate Investing is a podcast about investing in single-family income property and features interviews with hundreds of real estate and business…

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