In order to minimize financial loss due to vacancies, it’s important to minimize the time that a unit stays vacant. A lot of landlords make the mistake of showing an apartment before it’s ready for occupancy. This can be a major…
I have designed a Move-in Inspection Form to help guide you through what should be the next step in the process of renting to a new tenant. There is a link to it at the bottom of this page because…
When a tenant is not paying the rent, and won’t vacate the premises; when you are losing money, have lost your patience, your anxiety levels have risen, and as a last resort, you must exercise your option of eviction, there…
Winter is upon us and so is the time for heat complaints and high energy bills. Not exactly the Landlord’s favorite time of year. This article is to provide you with some energy saving tips that are inexpensive yet cost…
Winter’s here and the dreaded heating season is upon us. It’s the time of year when the local Buildings and heating code enforcement departments get really busy with those “no heat” complaints. The majority of landlords in this area pay…
Where they come from – How they act – How to get rid of them Just writing this article made me itch!! The Rising Bed Bug Epidemic Since the early 2000s there has been an increase in bed bug cases…
Are You Losing Profits Because You’re Not Organized? Being a landlord can be a very difficult business. There is a lot to keep track of both in terms of paperwork, maintenance work, and just plain people skills. The trick is…
Most people do not purchase a home with the intention of losing it. Most people I know worked very hard to save the down payment, and then worked even harder to pay the mortgage on time, maintain the property and…
If you’re in need of a contractor and you’re starting “from scratch” the whole process may be a bit intimidating and overwhelming if you’re not properly prepared. The internet and television both air a fair share of contractor horror stories.…
Evictions – The Last Resort When a tenant is not paying the rent, and won’t vacate the premises; when you are losing money, have lost your patience, your anxiety levels have risen, and as a last resort, you must exercise…
