Rental Documents Landlords Need
Renting out properties without having the proper documents can be a nightmare. If you don’t have all the necessary documents, you may have difficulty obtaining rent or may have trouble evicting tenants who aren't abiding by the terms of the lease. To avoid this, it’s important to have all the necessary documents in place before renting out a property. From lease agreements to rental payment histories, having the right documents can make all the difference. In this blog, we've listed all the documents landlords need to run a proper rental busine…
Should I Rent My House Furnished?
After you have bought or financed your property, landlords will often find themselves thinking about whether or not to offer a furnished unit to their renters. Previously, throwing in free utilities incentivized renters, however, niche rentals have grown popular and this includes furnished rental properties. Renters with temporary living situations seek them out for a convenient stay. Why do people look for furnished rentals? The amount of convenience a furnished unit offers is appealing. Residents will avoid spending on moving costs so they’re…
Why Pet Screening Is Always a Good Idea
Pet-friendly rental homes are often hard to come by. This is one of the major reasons why many tenants are willing to pay extra for a pet-friendly rental unit. With pet ownership becoming so popular, making your rental home pet-friendly provides more benefits that you’ll find valuable in the long run. However, many rental property owners aren’t keen on accepting pets into their rental homes. This is definitely understandable, as accepting pets can be risky. There’s a high risk of potential property damage, unpleasant odor, and noise complaint…
End of Tenancy Cleaning
When a tenancy comes to an end, it can be challenging to balance all your landlord responsibilities. From sorting out security deposits to ensuring your property is clean for the next tenants, there are lots of factors to consider. End-of-tenancy cleaning is the comprehensive cleaning of a rental home or unit typically performed by tenants who are moving out of a rental property. The end-of-tenancy cleaning goal is to leave the property in the same condition as it was when the tenant first moved in. In this article, we'll discuss why end-of-ten…
Rental Property Marketing Mistakes
Vacancies are inevitable when renting out a property. The goal is to ensure you fill them quickly by having a robust rental marketing strategy. Unfortunately, a number of landlords end up making costly mistakes that significantly impact their bottom line. Luckily for you, in today’s post, we’ll highlight 7 mistakes you’ll want to avoid when marketing your rental property. 1. Not Having a Plan You must have a plan to succeed. When advertising anything, you must have a unique selling point for people to be interested in what you’re offering. B…
