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Why Word of Mouth is Important in Real Estate

Having a good reputation as a landlord makes life a lot easier. So it’s very important to ensure your personal brand and way you conduct business are always in goodstanding. Testimonials and references aren’t as common for landlords as they are for tenants, but this doesn’t mean that word of mouth can’t work in your […]

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A Tenant Has Reported Mold in the Property: What Should I Do?

Dealing with mold in your property can often be the cause of confusion and concern. It is the landlord’s responsibility to provide a home in safe and habitable rental for tenants, however, it is also the tenant’s responsibility to maintain a good level of hygiene to keep up the living conditions. Mold in your property can […]

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Why Should You Be Collecting Rent Online

When managing your property, it’s important to ensure that you’re employing effective and efficient management techniques to make life easier. Collecting rent online is certainly one of them! Accepting rental payments in cash can come with a host of issues and can even compromise personal safety. There are significant benefits to managing your rental online, […]

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How to Deal With Rental Property Damage

Rental property damage is arguable every landlord’s worst nightmare and rightly so. Fixing damages can cost a lot of money over time, which is why it’s important to implement preventative measures in your rental to lessen future damages. Remember who is responsible The tenant would be responsible for damages that happen during their tenancy most […]

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Using Facebook Marketplace to Find a Rental

Facebook Marketplace has grown in popularity quite significantly since its launch in 2016. It is now used by one in three people in the United States! Not only can you find everyday items on there for sale, but it’s also a great place to find a rental. Due to the popularity of social media, landlords […]

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How to Advertise Your Rental

Having a vacant rental for an extended period of time is never ideal, which is why it’s important to know how to advertise your rental effectively. Luckily, it’s simpler than ever to advertise rentals both on and offline. Create an Online Listing Putting your rental online through a listing would be the first step in […]

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How to Be a Good Tenant

Renting can be quite an experience! It’s important to ensure that the relationship you have with your landlord is a good one, to ensure a smooth sailing rental experience over time. So here are some of our suggestions on how to be a good tenant! Know & Understand Your Lease Obligations You can’t be a […]

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5 Red Flags for Landlords

It can be hard to find the perfect tenant, but luckily there are many vetting procedures in place to support this. Here are a few red flags for landlords. Make a note of these when renting out your properties! Bad Credit Bad credit isn’t always the perfect indicator for a bad person to rent your […]

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Rental Housing Discrimination: What is It?

Despite there being clear laws that prohibit housing discrimination, it unfortunately still occurs. Bias and discrimination throughout the rental process are still quite difficult to prove, putting victims in a hard situation. Here are some ways to identify different types of discrimination, how to protect yourself from it and take action if it happens to […]

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5 Red Flags for Tenants

Identifying red flags can sometimes be difficult, especially if you’re renting for the first time! That’s why we’ve done the hard work and compiled a list of red flags that tenants should look out for in landlords. We want to ensure that you have done your due diligence and spotted signs of foul play before […]