Property Managers, Take Note: Happy Pet Owners Mean Happy Long-Term Residents
A guest post to help property managers understand pets and the connection with long-term happy rental residents.
By KC Theisen
Opening Doors
A few weeks ago, a graduate student at the University of Maryland interviewed me about...
7 Proactive Maintenance Tips That Keep Tenants Happy
Keeping good tenants is key to long-term profitable rentals, so here are 7 proactive maintenance tips that keep tenants happy and staying in your rental property.
By Justin Becker
As a landlord or building manager, there...
6 Things To Look For In Choosing The Right Rental Property Flooring
Choosing the right flooring for your rental property gives you several important options to consider so here are six things to look at for your property flooring.
By Lillian Connors
Choosing the best flooring for your...
Don’t Let Rental Criteria Be Your Kryptonite
Do you have written rental criteria for which tenants you accept, which you do not, and why? That is this month's article by veteran real estate investor and property manager David Pickron.
By David Pickron
Hypothetically,...
Top 10 Fire Prevention Tips for Landlords And Property Managers
Here are 10 fire prevention tips for landlords and property managers including remembering to have a fire-action plan for tenants.
By Oliver Andrews
Thirty seconds is all it takes for a small flame to start a...
How Do I Stop Second-Hand Smoke Coming Into My Apartment?
We have been getting a lot of questions about second-hand smoke during the pandemic so if a tenant has a problem with second-hand smoke coming into their apartment, what should you do is the...
Will Some Landlords Overlook Tenant Bad Credit History?
This week the question for Ask Landlord Hank is about how landlords and property managers look at bad credit history from a potential tenant.
Dear Landlord Hank:
Will some landlords overlook bad credit history if it was...
What Are The Best Window Coverings For Your Rental Property?
Window coverings for your rental property can be important in attracting tenants, so the maintenance checklist from Keepe this week looks at three basic types of window coverings.
It can be difficult to choose the best...
How $1 of Rent Adds Up to Billions Going Back into Local Communities
Up to 90 cents of each dollar paid for rent go towards taxes, wages, mortgage payments, and maintenance and improvements, while only 10 cents belong to owners and investors, according to the Yardi Matrix...
My Tenant’s Moving Out Before Lease Ends, What Should I Do?
If the tenant tells you they are moving out before lease ends, what should you do is the question for Ask Landlord Hank this week.
Dear Landlord Hank,
My tenant signed a six-month lease and is planning...