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4 Tips on How to Screen Tenants

Screening tenants is one of the most essential parts of being a landlord. With good tenants, you can enjoy peace of mind and fewer problems. Bad, problematic tenants are often the demise of many landlords in the industry. A bad tenant that consistently avoids paying rent can turn into a squatter eventually which makes selling your property later on difficult. Even in a place like the City of Brotherly Love, this can still become an obstacle. If you are a homeowner that has wondered how to sell my house in Philadelphia with a squatter, you may unfortunately receive limited offers. Instead of hoping that the tenant is trusted, screen them carefully to avoid future problems. Here are four... Read more

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...

Here are four important questions to answer before your tenant asks, and before you both enter into a rental or lease agreement, from Keepe the on-demand repair...

One of the most crucial aspects in tenant screening is that of checking your prospective tenant’s landlord references, so here are 5 ways to spot fake landlord...

Most landlords will tell you that a credit report is typically the deciding factor in whether or not to rent to a tenant. What many landlords don't know is that the...

Developing and marketing your community’s...

Your apartment community's pet policy is one of the first qualifiers an apartment seeker has when searching for a new home. Whether you accept their furry friend or not is a deal-breaker—59 percent of renters said it was an important part of their online search, and 33 percent said the pet policy affected their decision to even visit a community. This means you must have a clear, visible pet policy—even if you don't allow pets. In this blog, we'll offer recommendations on developing and marketing your community's policy. Development To state the obvious, the first action to take in developing a pet policy is deciding whether or not your community is willing to... Read more

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — In the seven weeks since Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order to protect people from losing their homes during the coronavirus pandemic,...

KANSAS CITY, Mo.  Tiana Caldwell works as a nurse when she’s able. She said her family is also about get evicted. “We were just getting to where we could get on...

In just a matter of weeks, the pandemic has erased almost all of the gains the job market made since the last recession in 2008. Looking at the past, the effects of the...

Do you have a 4 line phone system on the desk?  Or do you have a closet where your phone system computer is installed?  On premises equipment can be a hassle! If it is...