What to Consider Before Becoming a Landlord
Renting property can be a profitable business, if you do your homework first. Before you decide to become a landlord, learn a little more about what’s involved in getting into the rental business, and if it’s the right fit for your lifestyle. First and foremost, renting property involves a sizable financial investment. A landlord must […]
Seven Things Renters Should Do When They First Move In
Moving between rental properties can get overwhelming pretty quickly. The old place needs to be clean, cleared, and finalized. And at the same time, everything has to be moved into the new rental. It can be a lot, but there are a few tricks at tips that can make the entire process more efficient and […]
Selecting a High-End Apartment
Nearby schools, distance from work, amenities and nearby shops are all details that will narrow down your choices on where to begin your search. The following guidelines will aid you when selecting a high-end apartment once you have chosen the buildings you prefer. Choose a higher floor: The ground floor not only has the most […]
QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE YOU SIGN AN APARTMENT LEASE
So you’re ready to move into a new place and you think you’ve found the perfect apartment. All that’s left is to sign the lease. But wait! Pause that pen and read through this post before you make any permanent marks. What are you paying for? Be sure to check the apartment’s website, paperwork, or […]
How You Can Find an Apartment that Appeals to You in the Long Term
Unfortunately, apartment hunting is quite different from the hunting for dietary resources that our hunter-gatherer ancestors depended upon for their livelihoods. For example, while a tree that is full of ripe fruits or a plump wildebeest could have been depended upon by our ancestors for providing what their initial appearance promised, that is not the […]
How Renter’s Insurance Can Protect Your Place and Your Possessions
Whether you are a recent college graduate moving into your first apartment, an empty nester moving on to a smaller and more comfortable abode or a new retiree downsizing into a simpler (and less expensive) lifestyle, it is important to protect yourself and everything you have worked for. No matter where you live or who […]
Five Ways to Reduce the Costs of Moving to a New House
Whether you are relocating to a new city or just across town, the moving process can be quite expensive. Luckily though, there are a few things that you can do to reduce those costs. Compare the packages offered by different moving companies in order to find one that offers the best value for money. Taking […]
Eviction! It’s a Scary Word for Landlords and Property Managers
The word “eviction” is scary for all sides. When it is talked about, it is often from the viewpoint of a tenant who is worried about how to avoid it. However, landlords can find the word frightening as well. Nobody wants to evict a tenant, and doing it wrong can result in a lawsuit and […]
10 Ways to Make Your Apartment More Like Home without Annoying Your Landlord
When you rent your place of residence, you face restrictions that homeowners may not even consider. If you make too many modifications, you risk running afoul of the landlord, and those issues can loom large as you try to make your new apartment more like home. Given the restrictions of rental life, it might seem […]
Unexpected Things That Can Cost You Money as a Landlord
Whether you are looking for a passive income, supplementing your retirement savings or building wealth for the future, owning rental properties can be a smart move. Vast fortunes have been made in real estate, and some of the most successful businesspeople have built their empires on apartment buildings and rental homes. But before you join […]