Property Management

An FHA (Federal Housing Administration) loan helps low-income families buy property. Find out how to get an FHA loan with expert tips from a licensed real estate agent in this free video.

Using tenant screening to get good renters saves more time and money than any other property management practice or landlord technique. If you get a bad tenant you will lose rent, raise your...

In today's economy; though more and more people are renting property versus owning it, landlords are seeing increasing problems with collecting the rent due them. Regardless of economic...

It is easy to find a free rental agreement if you know where to look. These important documents are available to you in many different forms. You must know what you want because in order to find...

Finding reliable renters for your property is quite challenging. There are all kinds of people out there. To make sure that you minimize your chances of any loss in the future transaction of...

If you are interested in renting a room in your house, or renting an entire property that you have acquired, consider this your basic guide for becoming a landlord. There is a lot that you need...

As tempted as you may be to set your tenants belongings in the street and change the locks, such an eviction is not legal. While you could very well get away with such an “eviction” chances are...

You've been there. He said the job would be completed three months ago and so far he's only shown up once to work. Or maybe he quoted you one price and now, suddenly, materials have 'taken a jump'...

Owning rental property is a lesson in human nature and conflict. There will be times when you may need to evict a tenant and reclaim your property. If you have to evict a tenant there are proper...

A person tends to move more than a few times in his life. During that process you may lose contact with a friend from the past, or simply be curious as to who is living in the place you once...

Real estate holding companies have become popular vehicles for individual real estate investors, investor groups and consortiums to accumulate and manage their residential and commercial...

With slumping house prices, more homeowners are electing to rent their houses rather than take a loss on a sale, if they could even find a buyer. Others have taken advantage of the buyer's market...

Renting your house is a business that requires time and effort. Renting your house to someone you've never met is daunting and it takes a real leap of faith for an owner. Management and cash...

Managing a hostel is not as involved or complicated as running a five-star hotel, but there are some things you need to know in order to manage its day-to-day operations. Follow these steps before...

As the price of satellite service for both television and Internet options drops, more dishes are appearing on roofs, balconies and in yards. As a property manager, you know that 30 satellite...

Co-tenants enter into a shared living arrangement without planning for trouble down the road. Unfortunately, most do so only on an oral agreement. Unless they are married, nothing legally binds...

One of your first responsibilities as a landlord is to choose a tenancy policy. Before you do so, consider both the short and long-term benefits of each. A month-to-month rental agreement works...

Of all the issues that face a property manager, late payments top the list. When a tenant is consistently late with his rent, it can strain the relationship. Assessing a late fee is reasonable and...

Security deposits, paid in advance by a tenant, act as financial insurance against the damage of the residence. While they are no guarantee, in most cases, renters want their money returned and...

If you own homes next to each other, or a multi unit building, you are probably familiar with calls involving tenant to tenant disputes. When neighbors do not get along, the property owner is...

There are few things harder for a landlord than dealing with lease expiration during non prime moving months. The majority or rental occupants move in the late spring as the school season ends,...

Some tenants are dream tenants, treating the home as if it is their own. They only bother the owner for necessary repairs and pay the rent on time. Other tenants are nightmare tenants,...

Most people would say DO NOT rent to friends. Still, when a friend knows you have a rental property and they are in need of a place to stay, it is hard to say no. If you find yourself in the...

By law, you can restrict the number of occupants that dwell on your property by using “reasonable” terms to do so. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is allowed to interpret...

For any number of reasons, you or your tenant may find it necessary to terminate tenancy before the end of your rental agreement. While this is not an optimal situation, with some careful...

Whether it is a house or an apartment, you should run basic background checks on any individual seeking to rent your property. You should conduct your due diligence on any potential tenant before...

Renting to a bad tenant can cause an on-going headache. No one wants a tenant who will not keep the unit clean or pay the rent on time. However, it can be difficult to determine whether a tenant...

Unfortunately, landlords have bad reputations. Tenants accuse property owners of collecting the rent and neglecting repairs. Landlords are assumed to be slumlords until proven otherwise. Taking...

If you own or manage rental property and are responsible for collecting rent from tenants, there will be times when you will have to deal with rent being late. It is important to be consistent in...

A rental property can be a profitable business investment if managed effectively. Being a landlord involves numerous financial and legal obligations. Before taking the plunge into real estate...

Oh no, your tenant decided to terminate their lease and now you have a vacant unit. No worries, being in the rental business for years, I have come up with some tips to get your rentals moving...