Positive reviews are a gold mine for landlords of short-term rentals. The market is saturated with short-term rentals, so landlords need to take extra measures to ensure that they stay competitive. They need to make their property attractive to... (Read More)

Staying on track with diet and exercise while traveling is a difficult task, especially if you easily fall prey to temptation. It's often easier and cheaper to grab fast food or a quick slice of pizza, especially when options are limited in airports... (Read More)

Before you let renters do a walkthrough of your property, make sure it's in great condition. There are several things they will be looking for as they decide whether yours is the right property for them. Let's talk about a few of these things so you... (Read More)

Investing in commercial property can certainly have its financial benefits. Typically, this type of investment has the potential for higher earnings than residential real estate. But, there are a lot of fees that are also attached to owning any real... (Read More)

As a landlord, you know that staying on top of all the responsibilities associated with managing rental properties can be a difficult task. Even if you have a small team to help you out, managing your property or properties can be a huge headache... (Read More)

As part of a board, you have an important role to play in your community. If everyone on the board does their role well, their community as a whole will be better for it. But, if board members don't take their roles seriously or don't operate with... (Read More)

Are you struggling with high turnover or low occupancy in your rental units? Your strategy (or lack thereof) may be to blame. Your marketing should be active, not passive. Hint: a basic "for rent" sign won't do. Following are effective and creative... (Read More)

You have occupancies to fill, but you want to find the right tenants. That's because you know that finding the ideal tenants can help you avoid potential issues in the future and even reduce turnover rates. So, what things should you be asking and... (Read More)

We all need reminders sometimes. It's no different for tenants. You can help tenants out, enhance communication between the two of you, increase on-time rental payments and improve property maintenance by sending out helpful reminders. Have you... (Read More)

Open floor plans have been the rage for some time. People love that they make a space look larger. It allows renters to have get-togethers with ease. Overall, it can give renters a great first impression, too. People with kids like to be able to see... (Read More)