In a perfect world, you’d find a tenant who lives in your rental property from now until the end of time.But the truth is, we don’t live in a perfect world — and chances are, at some point, you’ll have to transition an old tenant out and a new tenant in.Having a smooth transition process …
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How to Show an Occupied Rental Property (Without Disturbing Your Tenants)
It doesn’t matter if you own or rent — if you stay at a place long enough, you’re going to develop an emotional, personal attachment. That’s true for just about everyone — including your tenants.Your tenants have spent a solid chunk of time — whether it’s a year or 10 years — calling your investment …
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How to Get Rid of a Bad Tenant Without Going Through the Eviction Process
There are some tenants you just want to disappear.Maybe they don’t pay rent, have unauthorized people or pets in the house, are damaging the property, or keep calling with unreasonable repair requests. Whatever the reason, you want them gone. And if you want to know how to get rid of a tenant …
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You Purchased a Tenant-Occupied Investment Property – Now What?
So, you just bought a tenant-occupied property – congrats! But now the excitement's over and it’s time to get to work.First Steps After Buying A Tenant-Occupied HouseYour first steps when managing a tenant-occupied property affect your overall success. Here’s what you need to do to get off on the …
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The Landlord’s Guide to Returning Tenant Security Deposits Properly
You’re on a deadline. Your tenant finished their lease and moved out after their full term. Now you’ve inspected the property, and it’s time to return the security deposit. Sounds easy enough. But if you get it wrong, it’s a big deal. And it’s one of the most common mistakes DIY landlords …
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How Long Do Rental Property Appliances Last – and Who Replaces Them?
As an investor, it’s important to provide your tenants with a safe, functioning home environment — and that includes working appliances.One of the first things tenants will look for in a rental unit is appliances — does the unit have new, modern appliances? Are all the appliances in working order? …
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What to Do If a Tenant Abandons Your Property
Life happens. And sometimes, people don’t deal with their circumstances well — or legally. A death in the family, a redundancy, legal trouble, or even a bad roommate situation can prompt a tenant to pack up and leave unexpectedly. Of course, there’s a right way to move on, but not everyone …
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Should You Allow Tenants to Sublet?
As a property owner, you hope to find incredible tenants who stay in your unit for years at a time. But the fact of the matter is, that doesn’t always happen. Your tenants may decide that renting isn’t for them and they’d rather invest in purchasing their own home. A new job or a family issue can …
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