A tenant credit check can help a landlord tell the difference between a prospective tenant who will be great and one who will always pay the rent late. Some landlords…
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A simple move out checklist for tenants (free template)
Time is money in the real estate rental business. The faster a tenant moves out, the sooner a landlord can get the property ready for the next tenant. A move…
When should I refinance my mortgage? A checklist for investors
Interest rates are rising, and many experts and industry organizations are predicting we are heading for higher rates long-term. Whether or not the experts are right, investors should be preparing…
U.S. cities where wages are growing faster than rents
As the pandemic’s effects on the economy continue to play out, one major concern on the minds of economic observers is inflation. Aggressive government stimulus over the last two years,…
Lease renewals: What to know before offering one to a tenant
There’s a saying in real estate that good tenants are like gold. Great tenants can be hard to find, and some landlords will do everything they can to avoid seeing…
How to create a thorough move in checklist (free template)
Real estate investors purchase rental property with the goal of making money from the monthly rental income and appreciation in property value over the long term. A move in checklist…
How to create a rental property inspection checklist
Regular inspections of a rental property help to ensure the home is in good condition and that the tenant is taken care of. They’re important because happy tenants can lead…
The Investor’s Guide to Rental Property Maintenance
The legal theory of implied warranty of fitness states that an item is fit for the purpose for which it is sold. For example, when a tenant rents a place…
9 free rental property record keeping templates
Real estate investors use worksheets and record keeping templates to keep track of all of the moving parts in a rental property, from property analysis and purchasing, to tenant leasing…