Rental Property Renovation Ideas For a full century, rental apartments were thought of as empty spaces for renters to occupy and adapt to. Apartments were a place to sleep and eat, and not so much a warm, inviting home. The word home was meant only for houses. In the last 5 years that's changed. Given…

Time for Full Rental Home Inspection Before any real estate investor purchases a building, house, apartment or property of any kind, a thorough inspection from a qualified inspector is an absolute must. For rental property owners, the rental home or apartment must be kept safe. It's better for you the investor to know what hazards…

What is Renter's Insurance? Renter's insurance is a policy with an insurance coverage provider.   It's to help protect renters' personal property and liabilities in the event of an accident or disaster (i.e. fire, theft, etc.). Your landlord's insurance policy generally does not typically cover a rental tenants' possessions.  Renter's insurance is inexpensive and is easy…

Fall Season Maintenance Program - 13 Tips As the cool fall weather approaches we're reminded of the power of nature and how our properties will be subjected to the harshest extremes. The rain, sleet, wind, ice, and freezing temps are heavier in winter, and this winter may be a harsh one. Your roof shingles, furnaces,…

Management Success Paired with a Thoughtful Maintenance Program In the previous article, we recommended that property managers use a sample checklist to track progress and outcomes for property performances in different aspects.  Property maintenance is one of the most regular and important services to tenants. Thus, property managers should establish a maintenance program to create…