Renting a Home

How to Be a Good Tenant

By AHermitt

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Being a good tenant has many benefits. It makes your landlord want to keep you around, which means your lease renewals will not come with large rent increases. Your landlord may honor your requests faster. Being a good tenant can also increase ... more »

How to Buy Investment Real Estate Properties

By HowardBThiname

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One of the best ways to make money is to allow your money to work for you. This is known as investing and when it comes to real estate properties, there are a few guidelines... more »

How to Choose Between Renting an Apartment and Buying a House

By Ruby Bayan

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Renting an apartment is trouble-free living because the landlord takes care of the integrity of the residence and its surroundings. Buying a house, on the other hand, is the American Dream of stability, pride, and the joys of ownership. How do ... more »

How to Choose Real Estate for Investment Purposes

By HowardBThiname

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When buying real estate as an investment, keep one thing foremost in mind—the more money you make on the property, the better. That said; there are pros and cons besides the obvious financial considerations. Some properties might be more of a ... more »

How to evict for nonpayment of rent

By ange7a

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Got someone who hasn't paid their rent? Getting them out may be easier than you think... more »

How to Find a Professional Realtor

By Anne Wanchic

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Need help to buy or sell your home? You do not have to settle for the first realtor that you meet at your nearest office. Here is how to get introduced to the best in your local area... more »

How to find a real estate agent

By bmerritt

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Finding a good real estate agent is the most important part of purchasing property. They help to keep the transactions smooth, they help to look out for all of the details, they protect your interests, and they provide very helpful insight. The ... more »

How to Find a Rental Property That Allows Pets

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Your pets are like children to you, and you couldn't think of not having them at home. How do you get a landlord to accept your pets, when landlords have the right to not allow pets in the properties that they rent? Here’s how to take care of ... more »

How to Find an Apartment in Manhattan

By GreenMomma

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Apartment hunting in New York is hard work. Especially since you really don't get much for your money other than location. Follow these tips to find your next apartment... more »

How to Find Cheap Homes for Rent

By WriterGig

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Cheap homes for rent exist in every city and suburb, but you may have to do a little scouting to find one. It's a good idea to have your credit report, deposit, rental history and proof of income on hand so that you can complete an application ... more »

How to Get Free Help to Stop Foreclosure

By ***amylaine

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Millions of Americans are endanger of foreclosure on their homes. There are ways that a homeowner can stop foreclosure, but without the right help the steps can be somewhat overwhelming. Due to the high foreclosure rate, many non-profit and ... more »

How to Get Free Rent

By chihova1

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Opportunities to get free rent by all three of these methods may be found simply by checking the classified advertising section of newspapers in the area you wish to live in. Most of the opportunities will be listed under "Help Wanted". ... more »

How to Get Renter to Pay Current

By Alrady

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Well the economic meltdown has made this topic so popular it gained 2 million google searches in a matter of minutes. Many have property managers but if you are handling it yourself follow these steps... more »

How to Handle a Room mate's Departure

By cherry67

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Before moving in a room mate you must have an agreement. To be prepared for any surprises, here is what you can do... more »

How to interview a potential tenant

By bmerritt

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When trying to rent out a property to a potential tenant, it is very important that you get to know them and that you set their expectations for renting from you and what you expect out of the relationship. It is not always easy to gauge how a ... more »

How to Keep Good Tenants

By AHermitt

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Every now and then a landlord find that they have the perfect tenant. This tenant takes care of the home as if they own it, keeping it clean, repairing any damage they make, and notifying you immediately if anything goes wrong. In addition to ... more »

How to Make Money in a Mortgage Housing Downturn

By acole

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Here is a one of the best ways to make money during this housing downturn... more »

How to Negotiate an Apartment Lease

By danielwelch

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Properties managers are often more willing to negotiate than you may think. Use these tips to get a great deal on your next apartment lease contract... more »

How to Pick A Good Roommate

By duncan411

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Picking someone to live with can be harder than it sounds. Here are some things to look for while searching for a good roommate... more »

How to Rehab a House to Sell

By pianistic

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More and more people are buying distressed properties to rent out and they are called rehabbers. The key is to fix it up quickly, so you can rent it out right away. Here are some tips on how to be a successful rehabber... more »

How to Rent a House

By WriterGig

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Houses for rent are replacing for sale and foreclosure signs across the country as homeowners and property management companies try to get some income out of houses that didn't sell or are upside down on their mortgages. Knowing how to rent a ... more »

How to Rent a House to Own

By WriterGig

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Rent to own house deals are gaining popularity once again. With a tight mortgage market and stricter lending standards, many buyers who can't qualify for conventional financing decide to rent a house to own instead. This deal can be a win-win ... more »

How to Rent a House with no Credit Check

By WriterGig

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My current tenant managed to rent a house with no credit check, even though I required one on the application. However, as many landlords will agree, a credit check isn't the only or even most important criteria when choosing a responsible ... more »

How to Rent a Vacation Home

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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For your next trip, skip the impersonal hotels and rent someone else's vacation home!.. more »

How to Rent an Apartment in New York City

By KittyJ

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Planning a move to the Big Apple? Renting a New York City apartment may seem like a daunting task, but by following these easy steps, you will be that much closer to finding the apartment of your dreams... more »

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