Category: Resident Relations
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HUD tackles websites selling “Worthless” ESA documents
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson is seeking action against online companies that profit from selling false assistance animal documentation. In a letter sent to U.S. Federal Trade Commission Chairman Joseph J. Simons and Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection Andrew Smith, Secretary Carson expresses several concerns in…
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70 Sample Questions To Ask A Property Manager
A very important part of being a landlord is the property management side. Property managers are a HUGE and amazing asset. The thing to remember when finding a property manager is not everyone is created equally. You want someone you can trust not only with your asset or liability, but also with your money. Below…
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Municipalities Can No Longer Invade Tenant Space
Governor Snyder signed Senate Bill 107 into law on November 28, 2017. The bill, popularly called the “Tenant Permission Bill,” was promoted by the Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan (RPOA-M), Apartment Association of Michigan (AAM) and the local Rental Property Owners Association in Grand Rapids (RPOA). The law, now Public Act 169 of 2017,…
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DIY Upgrades That Make Your Property Feel Like a Luxury Rental
Renovations can be expensive, especially when you want to turn your property into a luxury rental to attract higher-paying tenants. While materials and furniture can be expensive, the prices really start to climb when you bring a professional into the mix. Luckily for your budget, that isn’t always necessary. Instead, try these DIY upgrades, all…
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Hey Real Estate Agents, we can help you!
Do you have a client interested in leasing their home while they work abroad for a few years? Do you have a client currently underwater on their home but would like to buy a new home? Do you have a client who wants to lease their home but is nervous about being a landlord or…
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5 Ways a Property Management Company Can Benefit Your Portfolio
Your rental portfolio is growing, and managing resident requests is getting more difficult. Maintenance at some of your properties needs extra attention, and renewals are just around the corner. There just doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day for you. Just keeping up is leaving opportunities on the table. It may be time…
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HUD ISSUES NEW GUIDANCE ON FAIR HOUSING PROTECTIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today issued “Limited English Proficiency” (LEP) guidance that addresses how the Fair Housing Act would apply to claims of housing discrimination brought by people because they do not speak, read, or write English proficiently. More than 25 million people in the United States do…
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Recent Analysis Shows Many Big-City Renters that Earn Enough to Buy, Prefer Convenience of Renting
SEATTLE, WA – Across the country’s largest rental markets, almost 14 percent of on-market renters have strong credit scores, relatively high incomes and could afford to buy the median home in their market. As the homeownership rate has declined over the past decade, a broader socio-economic swath of Americans are renting than at any time in…
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Skills All Property Managers Need
The best property managers know how to apply a broad skillset to the unique situations they encounter. They move with ease into situations that require strong communication, negotiation, customer service, and organizational skills. Property managers also have the ability to manage more tangible property-related concerns, such as maintenance and repair issues. Here are five essential…
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