This article was originally published on Rentec Direct by Kaycee Wegener Landlords on vacation? Yes, it is possible to take a break from the tenant

New Year – New You Whether you’ve already made your personal new year’s resolutions or have decided to wing it, 2017 is a time to

Thanksgiving is arguably one of the most widely celebrated US holidays. There’s nothing like grubbing on endless amounts of turkey, buttery mashed potatoes and pumpkin

As family members and friends join you at your home to celebrate the holidays, take some precautions to protect your renter’s personal and confidential information.

While finding a suitable tenant for your vacancies, you’ve probably come across applicants who are on a visa. Whether it’s a work or student visa,

As the year comes to a close, take the time to prepare for tax season early. With just a little extra prep work, you’ll avoid

There’s nothing worse than finding out that your rental has been infested with pests. From rodents to insects, knowing what steps to take to exterminate

Making sure your rental property is prepared for a natural disaster is crucial if you want to minimize potential damages in the future. Whether your

No matter what time of the year it is, there’s always the possibility of mold. Unfortunately, mold doesn’t usually only grow in one place. As

Getting applicants excited about your rental can be difficult in the colder months. Unlike spring, where your lush landscaping shines the brightest, the browning trees

It’s frustrating when tenants decide to stop paying their rent. You’ve already gone through the leasing process with them, and now you’re going to have

For landlords and real estate agents alike, squatters are a serious problem. While these unwanted occupants do not own, rent or have permission to be

No matter how much your new tenants love their home, moving is stressful. Rather than start off your renter’s experience with your property on a

Tenant turnover expenses can quickly add up beyond the time investment required to fill a vacant property. Multifamily Executive reported last year that renewal rates

Whether you operate a shoe shine stand or a multifamily property your business is built on renewals, or re-occurring income from existing customers.  In multifamily,

Families are a landlord’s bread and butter. There are a lot of family applicants looking for potentially long-term rentals, so it’s easy to see the

Being the mediator between a feuding neighbor and your tenants is difficult. As the landlord, you’re in a complicated position where you have to act