Depending on your location, you may be considering renting your unit to Section 8 tenants. In some areas, you may be required to consider them. Either way, there are some important things to be aware of when accepting and reviewing Section 8 applications. First of all: what does Section 8 mean? The Section 8 Housing… Read more »
Tenant Screening for College Students
It’s that time of year again — graduation is upon us, and college students are packing up and finding off campus housing for the summer months. Some may even choose to stay off campus through the next school year. If you have units to rent in a college-accessible area, you’d be remiss not to consider… Read more »
What Are the Tax Benefits of Property Repairs and Improvements?
Being a property owner and landlord has its fair share of challenges, not the least of which is the responsibility to keep your property in good working order. You may also need to create additions, improvements, or restorations. This can depend on a number of factors, from the condition of the property when you purchased… Read more »
Frequently Asked Questions Landlords Should Expect
As the school year comes to a close and summer approaches, you may have units opening up that you’re looking to fill with new tenants. Every time you accept applications, you should also expect potential tenants to come loaded with questions. When your renters are in a high-volume area and have lots of options available,… Read more »
5 Top Tools for Landlords
Being a landlord comes with many challenges. Organization is a major one, along with finding qualified tenants and collecting rent. There are many ways to complete these tasks, but taking advantage of online software and tools can simplify your life a great deal. Many new landlords don’t realize the immensity of their task and have… Read more »
Landlord Tips for Tax Season
It’s tax season, so what better time to review your tax information to determine which deductions you’re eligible for? Owning your own business and property is a wonderful thing, but it also comes with numerous responsibilities. Taxes are part of the deal, but that doesn’t mean you have to get caught in a never-ending loop… Read more »
Essential Insurance Policy Basics for Landlords
We offer up a lot of landlord tips on our blog, but this subject is perhaps one of the most important for your long term success and financial protection: Property Insurance Policy Basics. As a landlord, it’s your responsibility to ensure your property is protected. If you’re new to property management, you may not realize that… Read more »
The Landlord Lifecycle
The landlord lifecycle begins before you even purchase your first property. It can be a bumpy road, but many property managers think it’s worth it, both as a rewarding career and a solid investment. How do you get started? What are the steps along the way? We share the most important highlights below. Before you… Read more »
What TSCI package is right for you?
If you are investing in rental property to grow your investment portfolio, a best practice is consistent tenant screening. What is the best package for you? It depends. Although our products are divided into 1-5 units and 6+, it’s really your needs and preferences that decide. Our 6+ services require an on-site inspection to confirm… Read more »
Selecting the Best Prospective Tenants
When you’re looking through applicants for prospective tenants for your properties, it can be difficult to determine who would be the best match for your rental unit. Applicants who seem ideal on paper might actually be unsuitable for your property, so it’s important to ask several important questions above and beyond the basics. When in… Read more »