How to Start a Property Management Companythebalancesmb.com - Erin Eberlin Starting your own property management company is a big decision, and there are many things you must take into consideration before getting started. …
Should Landlords Let Renters Paint Their Apartment?thebalancesmb.com - Erin Eberlin Tenants want their rental unit to feel like home, and one way to accomplish this is to paint or otherwise alter the property to make it feel more …
What Is a Micro Apartment (and Should You Invest in One)?thebalancesmb.com - Erin Eberlin Micro apartments are a fairly new type of rental. New York City got its first micro apartment in 2013 when the Common Havemeyer opened in …
Reasons a Landlord Can Take a Tenant to Courtthebalancesmb.com - Erin Eberlin Conflicts between landlords and tenants cannot always be easily worked out. Sometimes, the only way to resolve the issue is in court. There are many …
8 Ways to Pay Rent- Which Is Best?thebalancesmb.com - Erin Eberlin Tenants have many options for paying their rent, but as a landlord you should not necessarily accept all forms of payment. Some payment options are …
10 Items Landlords Must Check Off Before a Tenant Moves Inthebalancesmb.com - Erin Eberlin Now that you have found and screened a tenant to fill the vacancy at your rental, the next step is to actually have the tenant move into your …
Pros and Cons of Short-Term Leasesthebalancesmb.com - Erin Eberlin Although common, landlords and tenants do not always have to sign a lease agreement for one year. They can mutually decide to sign a short-term …
What Percentage of Your Income Should Go to Rent?The Balance - Rebecca Lake When renting your first apartment (or your next one) an important question to consider is what percentage of income should go to rent. Spending too …
How Does a Host Pay AirBnB Taxes?thebalancesmb.com - Jean Murray Before you start handing out keys to your home as a host at Airbnb, VRBO, or HomeAway or other home sharing site, make sure you know about reporting …
How Much Will You Have to Pay If You Break a Lease?thebalancesmb.com - Erin Eberlin A tenant moves into a rental property, often signing a lease agreement to live in the rental for one year. What happens if the tenant has to move out …
How Much Does a Property Manager Cost?thebalancesmb.com - Erin Eberlin A property management company will help landlords manage their rental property for a price. Fees will vary based on a variety of factors, such as …
20-Somethings Are Prepping to Buy a HomeThe Balance - Rebecca Lake Buying a home is a significant financial step, and the next generation of home buyers is already stepping up to the plate. Gen Z, which spans young …
Should You Let Tenants Pay Rent With Venmo?thebalancesmb.com - Erin Eberlin Landlords want their tenants to pay their rent on time and in full. Landlords dream of a hassle-free, streamlined rent collecting process. Companies …
Do You Need Landlord Insurance? What Are the Options?The Balance - Mila Araujo Thinking of renting out your home? Then you may need a landlord insurance policy. Here’s what you need to know to decide if you should get landlord …
9 Tips to Prevent Fire in Your HomeThe Balance - Mila Araujo Every 24 seconds a fire department in the US responds to a fire. Home insurance, condo, and renters insurance cover you for many risks, one of the …
Things a Home Seller Should Never Say to a BuyerThe Balance - Elizabeth Weintraub At first glance, you might wonder why a seller would be showing a home, especially when that seller is represented by a real estate agent. However, …
Can a Landlord Get Rid of a Tenant’s Abandoned Property?thebalancesmb.com - Erin Eberlin Your tenant moved out, but left their possessions behind. How long do you, the landlord, have to keep the possessions before you are legally allowed …
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