Tag: lease
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Navigating the Challenges of First-Time Landlords

Let’s be honest—this real estate market isn’t exactly rolling out the welcome mat for investors right now. With high interest rates, tight inventory, and uncertain returns, a lot of traditional investors are stepping back. What we’re seeing instead is a big wave of homeowners turning into landlords—not because they set out to build a portfolio,…
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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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10 Great Reasons to Have A Property Manager

When you hire a professional property management company, you save time, money, and lots of hassles. They can handle all aspects of your properties daily operations, legal aspects, and transactions, ensuring efficient management. There are many things you should know about such a service. 1. They screen the tenants Every property owner wants to ensure…
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Single Family Rentals: What Does the Future Look Like?

In June, the NRHC and Green Street Advisors’ Advisory and Consulting Group together published an in-depth research paper packed with stats that illuminate the current market for home rentals and projections for the coming years. Their findings should be of interest (and quite encouraging) to people in the business of renting single family properties. In…
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Detroit Landlords Get A Firm Warning

The city on Friday put out a call to Detroit landlords to register their rental properties ahead of stepped-up enforcement next year. Mayor Mike Duggan warned the city is gearing up for “a serious enforcement period” in January for rental owners who fail to register and undergo required city inspections. “We have an ordinance that…
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10 Best Tips for Documenting Posessions for Renters Insurance

Renters have a lot of stuff, but they seem to not know exactly how much for insurance purposes. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners notes that 59 percent of consumers have not made a list or inventory of their prized possessions and valuables. Of those who have done their preliminary paperwork, 48 percent have no…
