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 Costs to Expect When You Rent Out Your Property! Do you know what costs are associated with renting out your house? Not every expense is an obvious one. Sure, you may need to conduct repairs over time, and you may even decide to pay for certain utilities for your tenants. However, a handful of expenses…

 Why Your Rental Contract Should Address Cannabis Usage! Not so many years ago, it would have been unthinkable for landlords and property managers to include an official stance on the use, possession, and cultivation of cannabis by the residents living in their apartments, condo units, and rental homes. That’s because having or using marijuana was…

 Understanding Your Lease Agreement Terms! You found a dream home and got approved! The next step is signing the lease. Most tenants don’t even read the lease agreement before they sign it, but you should read it and understand it. During the lease term, many tenants reach out to their landlord or property manager when…

 Essential Resources for New Rental Property Owners! Owning a long-term rental property is an excellent way to supplement your income, especially for retirement. However, there are many things that you must know, and the following resources can help you make better financial decisions and manage your property like a boss. Buying the Right Place The…

Tips for Doing a Thorough Rental Walkthrough! What is a Rental Walkthrough? A rental walkthrough is a process of documenting the condition of a property before a tenant moves in and then again after the tenant moves out to check if there is any damage and if the tenant’s security deposit should be charged. Photos:…

Garbage Disposal DO’s and DON’Ts Garbage disposals can be dangerous and cause problems if they are not used properly. This article and video will help you understand how your garbage disposal works, how to operate it safely and avoid common problems, and the simple maintenance tasks that you should do to keep it running properly:…

Pricing Your Home to Rent! Pricing real estate right is an art and what it will rent for is a combination of many factors. We’ll go over those here so you can determine how to best price your rental so that you get a qualified tenant while being on the market for the least amount…

What To Do If Your Tenant Is A Hoarder! While doing a regular walkthrough to check the condition of your rental property, you notice that the tenant has accumulated quite a bit of stuff. Maybe this is a situation where your tenant is a hoarder. What do you do? Hopefully, this is something that you’ll…

5 Reasons Landlords Can Evict Tenants What are five reasons your landlord can evict you? The most common reason that everyone thinks of is nonpayment of rent, but not everyone is aware that there are other things that can get you evicted as well, even when you’re paying rent on time! What are they?  Lease…