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...
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...
Can a Landlord Charge a Non-Refundable Pet Deposit for Support Animal?
This week the question for Ask Landlord Hank is about a non-refundable pet deposit and support animal. Remember Hank is not an attorney and is not giving legal advice so check your local ordinances.
Dear Landlord...
4 Ways To Be Proactive In Rental Property Maintenance
Wish you had been more proactive in your rental property maintenance when you get that maintenance call or text from a tenant? The maintenance checkup this week provided by Keepe helps make sure you are...
Apartment Job Openings Strong in Seattle, Portland
Apartment job openings in Seattle and Portland were strong in the most recent report from the National Apartment Association’s Education Institute.
The Apartment Jobs Snapshot showed 10,224 apartment jobs were available, accounting for 34.8 percent...
Is Your Rental Housing A Target For Unwanted Bird Nests?
The maintenance check up this week, provided by Keepe, asks whether your rental housing may be a target for unwanted bird nests.
You wake up on a Saturday, make yourself some coffee and a bagel, open up the newspaper...