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Short-term vs. Long-term Renting
A New World For centuries, the way people set up lodgings when they traveled abroad or vacationed within the country was carried out more-or-less the same way: either they...

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The Ins and Outs of a Good Rental Application
The Right Stuff Rental property management is an interesting mixture of work-a-day tasks such as fulfilling maintenance tickets and collecting rent, while also being called on to make judgment...

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By the Book: Ensuring Compliance with the Law
Few things these days have managed to remain overlooked by state and federal oversight. Short of requiring 8-year-olds to apply for entrepreneurial licensure to operate their lemonade stands, virtually...

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Lease Contract Essentials
Owning property and renting it out has long been one of the most popular ways to secure secondary income, and in today’s volatile housing market, it has skyrocketed in...

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Renter Tips: What to Know if You Have Pets
Your search for the perfect rental may take a little longer if you need to find something pet-friendly, but it’s worth the extra effort.  You may be familiar with...

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The Importance of Tenant Screening for Your Rental Property
Finding the right tenant can be one of the most challenging (and rewarding) aspects of rental property management. It’s a tedious process that takes up a lot of time...

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4 Reasons to Embrace Section 8 Housing
“Section 8 Housing” is the phrase often used to refer to the Housing Choice Voucher Program, a federal program enacted to help low-income families better integrate into the public...

3 Tips to Be A Great Tenant
No one wants to be that annoying renter or neighbor. You don’t want to be a nuisance, and often, when you are that tenant, it’s unbeknownst to you. It’s...

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5 Easy Decorating Ideas for Renters
When you live in a rental unit, it can be hard to make the space feel like your own. You want to feel comfortable, and make it feel like...

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How to Handle Tenants with Pets
One major decision you have to make as a property manager is whether or not you are going to allow your renters to have pets. And even when you...

Four Unique Tips for Savvy Apartment Hunters
With one quick visit, it can be hard to tell how a new place will work out. However, there are some creative solutions that can give you a better...

6 Ways to Make a Rental Feel Like Home
So your living situation is temporary. That doesn’t mean that it can’t feel like home! One of the most common dilemmas of renters is that they are unable to...

Apartment Cleaning Tips
If you are about to move out of your apartment, it is important to make it clean to maximize the amount that you will get back from your deposit....