With RPM First Choice you can count on our local knowledge and expertise, supported by systems and processes developed over the past 30 years. Join the thousands of rental homeowners and investors who trust Real Property Management across the country to manage their rental properties. Whether you own one rental home or several investment properties, our staff is prepared to meet the demands of property management, 24 hours a day.
It’s easy to assume that just because a property looks good from the outside that the same is true of the inside. The sad fact is that a clean and tidy exterior could be hiding any number of lease violations.
https://thinkrealty.com/lease-violations-in-hiding/
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Lease Violations in Hiding | Think Realty | A Real Estate of Mind
Many renters make the common mistake of assuming that they are covered under their landlord’s insurance policy…but this is rarely the case. Renter’s insurance is a must if you want to protect yourself and your belongings.
https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/10-reasons-you-should-always-get-renters-insurance-551540
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10 Reasons You Should Always Get Renters Insurance
With many working from home, renters are now wanting more from their homes. Learn how this new trend is developing now.
https://bit.ly/3kDq0Qt
#WFH #HomeOffice #rpmFirstChoice
FORBES.COM
Developing Trend: New Homes Will Include Personalized Home Offices
Do you know how they say that change is the only constant? Well, it couldn’t be any truer than today.
The impacts of the coronavirus pandemic are far-reaching. It is affecting all of us.
For parents of small children, the broken system of childcare vs. career will impact our well-being and finances tremendously. However, this can be a great time to introspect and chart out your real estate investing journey.
https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/buy-for-brrrrr-during-covid
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3 Tips for New Investors When Buying for BRRRR During COVID-19
Thank you for the great review, George!
Working from home killing your productivity? These tips might help you get out of the rut.
https://bit.ly/3bNaRI0
#WFH #ProductivityHacks #rpmFirstChoice
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Eight Habits to Get Your Mind Right (Be Productive All Day)
If your Elkins rental home is on the small side, it can be hard to know how to maximize your space. Read these tips for inspiration. https://bit.ly/30meZuc
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Rental-Friendly Tips for Making Your Place Look Bigger
Thank you for the kind words, Cathy!
Visiting National Parks can make for a great socially distanced vacation. If you are planning a trip to one of America's great parks, here are a few things to keep in mind to help protect these natural wonders — and yourself.
https://www.aarp.org/travel/vacation-ideas/outdoors/info-2020/rules-for-national-park-visitors.html
AARP.ORG
7 Ways to Leave No Trace at a National Park
When choosing from the best water heaters, the decision often boils down to fuel preference and budget. Learn what else to shop for and get top-rated picks.
https://www.bobvila.com/articles/best-water-heaters/
BOBVILA.COM
The Best Water Heaters for Homeowners
Learn what type of circumstances may result in tenant compensation according to landlord/tenant law and how you should offer it. https://bit.ly/3nOIChV
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When You Should Compensate Your Tenants
For landlords in Greenwood, insurance needs to protect more than just your rental house. Learn if you're over- or under-insured now.
https://bit.ly/3ikW2z6
#LandlordInsurance #rpmFirstChoice
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Do You Have the Right Landlord Insurance?
https://bit.ly/3bQyMqb
BIGGERPOCKETS.COM
How COVID-19 Changed the Property Management Business
Yesterday we talked about vinyl siding. If that type just isn't for you and your rental, what about considering stucco? Check out the pros and cons here:
https://bit.ly/2RhLwMZ
#StuccoSiding #rpmFirstChoice
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Pros and Cons of Stucco Siding on Your Rental Property
Are you planning on replacing the siding on your rental property this year? Check out this article and see if vinyl is the right way to go for you.
https://bit.ly/3k8xbih
#rpmFirstChoice #RealPropertyManagement
RPMFIRSTCHOICE.COM
Choosing Vinyl Siding for Your Elkins Rental Property
As Covid-19 continues to impact the real estate industry as a whole, what can we reasonably expect to come next, and how can landlords prepare for what’s ahead?
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesrealestatecouncil/2020/09/22/rental-market-predictions-how-landlords-can-prepare-for-success-amid-crisis/#5e7c2d7c6411
#Covid19 #RealEstateIndustry #RentalMarketPredictions
FORBES.COM
Council Post: Rental Market Predictions: How Landlords Can Prepare For Success Amid Crisis
You have to manage the properties you purchase. Should you do it yourself or hire a property management company?
https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/do-you-really-need-a-property-manager-rental
#WorkSmart #HireAPropertyManager #PropertyManagementCompany #RealPropertyManagement
BIGGERPOCKETS.COM
Do You Need to Hire a Property Manager? | BiggerPockets Blog
Hard water spots in your rental? Here's how to clean it up:
https://bit.ly/35oyxkZ
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Fix the Flow: Cleaning Up Hard Water Buildup
Are condos a good investment for 2021? This article looks at the current trends to determine if this investment will be worth it next year.
https://www.mashvisor.com/blog/are-condos-a-good-investment-2021/
#RealEstateInvesting #REinvestors #UpcomingTrends
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Are Condos a Good Investment for 2021? | Mashvisor
Refinancing your property this year? Here's some good news for you:
https://bit.ly/2Zr4Uvm
#rpmFirstChoice #RealPropertyManagement
FORBES.COM
Great News Refinancers: Costly New Fee Gets Pushed To December
Available Now! Modern 3 bed/2 bath Home with Fenced in Yard in Wichita – $1100/mo
This beautiful home comes with central heat and air, spacious kitchen with granite countertops, modern kitchen sink, plentiful cabinet space, and appliances! The unique spiral staircase leads up to the top floor. The master bedroom has a nice walk-in closet and master bathroom with a skylight. The backyard is fully fenced in and comes with a gorgeous red, wood deck. Pet friendly! For more information, click here: https://bit.ly/2JxQhS6
Available Now! Gorgeous 3 bed/1 bath Home with Garage in Wichita - $1350/mo
This home comes with beautiful wood floors throughout. The finished basement offers carpeted floors with lots of space, plus storage. The kitchen is designed with lots of cabinets and it has a refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher included! It leads into the comfortably sized dining area surrounded by windows. The laundry room in the basement and comes with a newer washer and dryer. The whole house features gorgeous picture windows that let in all the natural light. Outside there is a one-car attached garage and lots of off-street parking. The backyard is enclosed for your privacy and comes with a nice sized shed. Pet friendly! For more information, click here: https://bit.ly/2JxQhS6
Available Now! Updated 4 bed/3 bath Home with Finished Basement in Derby - Rent: $1,600/mo
This beautiful, updated home comes with lots of storage space and two large family rooms (main floor and basement). The whole house has been freshly painted and all the main floors are new. The kitchen and living room is an open floor plan and the dining room goes right out into the back yard. Down the hallway sits 3 bedrooms including the master bedroom with its own full-sized master bathroom. Windows come with complimenting custom blinds. The basement is very large with its oversized family room and spacious bedroom. The 3rd bathroom is also conveniently located in the basement. Pet friendly! For more information, click here: https://bit.ly/2JxQhS6
Need to know how to find a plumber to add to your speed dial? Try following these steps to pick the right one.
https://www.neighborly.com/neighborly-advice/2020/october/how-to-find-a-trustworthy-plumber/
NEIGHBORLY.COM
How to Find a Trustworthy Plumber
https://bit.ly/3j6jKOQ
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How Much Rent Can I Afford?
Both tenants and landlords are facing challenges during the pandemic. What can landlords with struggling tenants do to lighten their load?
https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/what-can-landlords-do-tenants-struggling
BIGGERPOCKETS.COM
What Landlords Can Do if Tenants Are Struggling To Pay Rent
It's likely to be a long winter as COVID-19 keeps many of us cooped up inside. Here are the things that can help you cope—and that might run out quickly.
https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/things-you-should-buy-now-to-get-through-covid-19-cabin-fever/
REALTOR.COM
10 Things You Should Buy Now To Get Through COVID-19 Cabin Fever This Winter
Conversation makes the world go ‘round. But an increasing number of businesses are delegating this duty to ever-smarter AI interfaces, which utilize data stores to power valuable dialogues.
The property sector is one such industry tapping into AI technology to match between landlords and tenants, arrange property viewings, answer home-buyers’ queries, and more.
https://www.propertytalk.com/blog/how-real-estate-businesses-use-ai-chatbots/
#ConversationalCommerce #SmartTechnology #ChatBots
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How Real Estate Businesses Use AI Chatbots | PropertyTalk
The Coronavirus pandemic has disrupted every industry, and real estate is no exception. Many of the programs offered in the early days for payment deferrals and government stimulus are no longer available. This leaves many homeowners in a precarious position, and realtors busier than ever.
Here are five of the ways COVID-19 has changed real estate, both temporarily and for the foreseeable future.
https://www.propertytalk.com/blog/5-ways-covid-19-has-changed-real-estate/
#RealEstateEvolution #Coronavirus
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5 Ways COVID-19 Has Changed Real Estate | PropertyTalk
Investing in real estate is the primary reason one switches to a solo 401(k) retirement fund. Learn about borrowing from your solo 401(k) here.
https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/solo-401k-to-invest-in-real-estate
#Solo401k #RetirementFund #RealEstateInvesting
BIGGERPOCKETS.COM
Real Estate Investing With a Solo 401k: How-To Guide | BiggerPockets
If you're looking for a property manager, you'll soon find there are many options out there. Learn how to find the best fit for you and your property.
https://vimeo.com/60576948
#rpmFirstChoice #RealPropertyManagement
VIMEO.COM
How to Choose a Property Manager
Winter is typically slow for the real estate market. But because of the coronavirus pandemic, this winter will be a great time to sell. Here's why.
https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/why-this-winters-home-selling-season-may-be-hotter-than-ever/
#RealEstateMarket #Pandemic #LongTermRentals
REALTOR.COM
Why This Winter's 'Slow' Home-Selling Season May Be Hotter Than Ever
Minimize the risk of celebrating with a small group of only your very nearest and dearest by following these tips from health experts.
https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/how-to-celebrate-thanksgiving-while-minimizing-the-risk-of-coronavirus/
#Thanksgiving2020 #Coronovirus #COVID19
REALTOR.COM
How To Celebrate Thanksgiving While Minimizing the Risk of COVID-19
Economic Update This Week (Nov 16, 2020): Signs of Improvement?
https://www.realtor.com/videos/economic-update-this-week-signs-of-improvement-/54dc0d4b-a15b-46c1-a476-c1208dd5d02d/
More children are learning online than ever before. if you have a child homeschooling this year, try out these tips to set them up for success. https://bit.ly/38BWNSf
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Make Your Home Education-Friendly For The Kids
Important steps to take when screening potential tenants, plus a little secret hot sauce on top of these methods to help you get ahead.
https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/3-ways-good-tenants
#TenantScreening #FindQualityTenants #RealPropertyManagement
BIGGERPOCKETS.COM
3 Steps to Choosing Quality Tenants for Your Rentals
Do you rent to any military families? Here's what you need to know:
https://bit.ly/3lQkMR5
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What Landlords Need to Know About Tenants and Military Duty
How do you make your Christmas tree magazine-worthy? Here’s exactly how many lights should go on your tree, with little-known tricks of the designer trade.
https://www.forrent.com/blog/decor-for-the-home/many-lights-go-christmas-tree/
#ChristmasTrees #TwinklingLights #DecoratingTips
FORRENT.COM
How Many Lights Should Go on a Christmas Tree? Tips | ForRent
When it comes to planning for retirement, your 401(k) and Individual Retirement Account (IRA) are both great tools to have in your toolbox.
But you can’t forget your Social Security benefits as a key part of the solution. We all see the deductions on our pay stubs, but there’s quite a bit else about the program that many don’t know.
https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/social-security-works-self-employed
#SelfEmployed #SocialSecurity
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Social Security: Understanding the Benefits | BiggerPockets
Scientists note that natural disasters — hurricanes, forest fires, floods — are increasingly common due to climate change. In 2019, the Insurance Information Institute (III) listed 90 natural disasters in the U.S. that claimed almost $50 billion in damage. Only about half of the losses were actually covered by insurance.
Natural disasters are unpredictable and catastrophic, two conditions that encourage property owners to transfer the risk of devastating losses to insurance companies. So what do you need to know to ensure you're covered??
https://www.rentecdirect.com/blog/insurance-natural-disasters/
#insurance #coverage #NaturalDistasters
RENTECDIRECT.COM
How to Make Sure Your Landlord Insurance Covers Natural Disasters
How does RPM First Choice help you as a property owner? Check out the answer in this video:
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What Does Real Property Management Do For You?
Sure, renters insurance is vital to cover a tenant's personal belongings. However, it's imperative that landlords require renters insurance on any new lease or lease renewal. Why? Renters insurance doesn't just protect tenants; it's useful for landlords if they need to cover a tenant's losses caused by someone else.
https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/why-landlords-must-require-renters-insurance
#rentersinsurance
BIGGERPOCKETS.COM
Renters Insurance: Why Landlords Should Require Tenants Have It
You're not ready for Thanksgiving until you've tried these cocktails.
https://bit.ly/3dAxCjf
#ThanksgivingCocktails #rpmFirstChoice
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4 Thanksgiving cocktail ideas | Apartment Living Blog by Avalon
COVID-19 has caused many disruptions in the Airbnb industry. This article explores some trends to look out for in travel and the industry in 2021.
https://www.mashvisor.com/blog/airbnb-industry-trends-2021/
#AirBnB #Covid19 #TravelingPlans
MASHVISOR.COM
4 Airbnb Industry Trends to Watch For in 2021 | Mashvisor
A lot of entrepreneurs focus on the “how” and the “what” of their business, but they don’t focus on “why” they are doing it.
I’d also like to present my thoughts on your “why.” I believe your “why” changes throughout your life.
You might be saying, “What do you mean it changes? Once I discover my ‘why,’ isn’t it always my ‘why?’”
https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/find-satisfaction-unlocking-professional-why
BIGGERPOCKETS.COM
The Power of 'Why?': Pinpoint What's Driving You and Success Will Follow
Collecting rent on time is a real challenge, learn some simple solutions to a complicated problem.
https://bit.ly/3kwFrZj
#rpmFirstChoice #RealPropertyManagement
BIGGERPOCKETS.COM
Surprisingly Simple Solutions To Collect Rent on Time Always
Decorating for the holiday season is a real treat. And if you’re like us, you’ll want to keep your budget in mind when you’re planning your decor. We’ve come up with a few ways to keep the holiday spirit alive and well in your apartment without breaking the bank.
https://www.forrent.com/blog/decor-for-the-home/cheap-and-easy-ways-to-add-holiday-spirit-to-your-apartment/
#HolidaySpirit #DecoratingOnABudget
FORRENT.COM
Budget-Friendly Ways to Add Holiday Spirit to Your Apartment » Apartment Blog » ForRent.com Blog for Apartments
Want to catch your real estate leads early and weed out the rest? Try using these criteria:
https://bit.ly/2ILOgBq
#rpmFirstChoice #RealPropertyManagement
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Qualifying Real Estate Leads Using the Right Criteria | RPM First Choice
There’s a blend that just makes our morning fantastic, and it’s a blending of eggs, milk, and cinnamon with bread dipped in. There’s something about the savory-sweet smell of it, and the anticipation of having it painted with butter and drizzled with syrup, with a side of breakfast sausage and a tall glass of orange juice that’ll get us out of bed on even the worst of days. French Toast Day is honors this amazing breakfast delight and encourages you to enjoy it for breakfast with a few friends.
What's YOUR favorite way to serve and eat French Toast?
https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/french-toast-day/
#FrenchToastDay
From our family to yours, we hope you have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
#thanksgiving2020 #givethanks
Learn the ins and outs of allowing pets on your rental property now:
https://bit.ly/3dyxjFF
#rpmFirstChoice #RealPropertyManagement
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Pet Permits for Investment Property Owners in Wichita
As a property investor, whether you have one home or dozens, you no doubt hope to achieve excellent capital gains on your investment(s).
However, it’s also vital to look for ways to up the cashflow you receive throughout the years by increasing rents over time. You can wait for markets to improve to do this, but you can also make other changes and choices to boost your return on investment.
Here are some tips for increasing rental value sooner rather than later.
https://www.propertytalk.com/blog/tips-for-increasing-the-rental-value-of-your-investment-property/
PROPERTYTALK.COM
Tips for Increasing the Rental Value of Your Investment Property | PropertyTalk
Thank you!
When it's time to move to a smaller home, these tips will help you save the memories while minimizing clutter in your new place.
https://www.zillow.com/blog/downsizing-tips-for-seniors-186711/
#Downsizing #MovingTips
ZILLOW.COM
A 3-Step Downsizing Plan
If your Augusta rental property doesn’t already have a fence, you might be wondering if you should have one put in. Here are some pros and cons. https://bit.ly/33jNOBP
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Does Your Augusta Rental Need a Fence?
If your Augusta rental property doesn’t already have a fence, you might be wondering if you should have one put in. Here are some pros and cons. https://bit.ly/33jNOBP
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Does Your Augusta Rental Need a Fence?
Want some DIY decor tips to work on this winter? Here are some that are eco-friendly as well!
https://bit.ly/3lxpmUt
#RealPropertyManagement #rpmFirstChoice
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Going Green with these Simple Décor Tips in Andover
Are you ready for National Gingerbread House Day on December 12th? We have the best tips, gifts, and ideas to celebrate this delectable holiday.
https://nationaltoday.com/national-gingerbread-house-day/
Are you the king of gingerbreadland? Show us those houses!!?
And if Gingerbread's not your thing, maybe a vanilla or oreo house is more suited to your taste? We found these delicious looking alternates out there:
https://www.michaels.com/manischewitz-chanukah-house-vanilla-cookie-decorating-kit/10302013.html
https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/cookies-united-30-oz-oreo-holiday-chocolate-cookie-house/5415482
NATIONALTODAY.COM
GINGERBREAD HOUSE DAY - December 12, 2020 | National Today
Not surprisingly, the top landscaping trends of 2021 are expected to be inspired by the pandemic as the health crisis drags on, bringing more folks outside.
https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/2021-top-landscaping-trends/
REALTOR.COM
Vegetable Gardens, Front Yard Hangouts: The Top Landscaping Trends of 2021
Homeowners have many options when it comes to adding value to the sales price of their home. Apart from the usual refresh of the existing rooms and exterior, there is also an overhaul of the outdoor spaces.
Adding a deck or balcony and maybe partially closing it in with a retractable roof and walls definitely goes a long way in improving the value of a property.
However, if your property has the outdoor space for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) without encroaching on the enjoyment of the main home, then this is surely an effective solution. So what is an ADU and how can it be used legally.
https://www.propertytalk.com/blog/how-an-accessory-dwelling-unit-adds-value-to-property/
#AccessoryDwellingUnit #PropertyValues
PROPERTYTALK.COM
How An Accessory Dwelling Unit Adds Value To Property
Consider these factors to set realistic expectations for property value and cash flow to ensure your investment turns out to be a great deal.
https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/defining-successful-roi
BIGGERPOCKETS.COM
How Much Profit Should You Make on a Rental Property?
Coming up with the down payment to purchase property consistently and grow your real estate investment portfolio is a struggle. Enter lendable equity.
https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/no-money-down-well-kept-secret-lendable-equity
BIGGERPOCKETS.COM
Cross-Collateralization: How to Buy Property With No Money Down
Are you celebrating National Ugly Sweater Day? We'd love to see!
https://nationaltoday.com/national-ugly-sweater-day
#uglysweater
NATIONALTODAY.COM
NATIONAL UGLY SWEATER DAY - December 18, 2020 | National Today
Investing in real estate can be lucrative, but it comes with many considerations and requires careful planning. Deciding when to invest and what to buy are the first steps, but there are several others that need to be evaluated too.
https://www.nuwireinvestor.com/get-started-real-estate-investing-beginners-guide/
NUWIREINVESTOR.COM
How to Get Started in Real Estate Investing (A Beginners Guide) - NuWireInvestor
Want some DIY decor tips to work on this winter? Here are some that are eco-friendly as well!
https://bit.ly/3lxpmUt
#RealPropertyManagement #rpmFirstChoice
RPMFIRSTCHOICE.COM
Going Green with these Simple Décor Tips in Andover
Are you ready for National Gingerbread House Day on December 12th? We have the best tips, gifts, and ideas to celebrate this delectable holiday.
https://nationaltoday.com/national-gingerbread-house-day/
Are you the king of gingerbreadland? Show us those houses!!?
And if Gingerbread's not your thing, maybe a vanilla or oreo house is more suited to your taste? We found these delicious looking alternates out there:
https://www.michaels.com/manischewitz-chanukah-house-vanilla-cookie-decorating-kit/10302013.html
https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/cookies-united-30-oz-oreo-holiday-chocolate-cookie-house/5415482
NATIONALTODAY.COM
GINGERBREAD HOUSE DAY - December 12, 2020 | National Today
Not surprisingly, the top landscaping trends of 2021 are expected to be inspired by the pandemic as the health crisis drags on, bringing more folks outside.
https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/2021-top-landscaping-trends/
REALTOR.COM
Vegetable Gardens, Front Yard Hangouts: The Top Landscaping Trends of 2021
Homeowners have many options when it comes to adding value to the sales price of their home. Apart from the usual refresh of the existing rooms and exterior, there is also an overhaul of the outdoor spaces.
Adding a deck or balcony and maybe partially closing it in with a retractable roof and walls definitely goes a long way in improving the value of a property.
However, if your property has the outdoor space for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) without encroaching on the enjoyment of the main home, then this is surely an effective solution. So what is an ADU and how can it be used legally.
https://www.propertytalk.com/blog/how-an-accessory-dwelling-unit-adds-value-to-property/
#AccessoryDwellingUnit #PropertyValues
PROPERTYTALK.COM
How An Accessory Dwelling Unit Adds Value To Property
'Tis the season to wish one another joy and love and peace. Merry Christmas!!
- Real Property Management
If you have never read George Clason’s book The Richest Man in Babylon, you need to go on Amazon or Audible (or whatever your go-to book site/app is), get it, and read it. It was written in the early 1900s yet is full of sound financial principles that still apply today.
https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/pay-yourself-first
BIGGERPOCKETS.COM
Pay Yourself First: If 2020 Taught Us Anything About Money, It's This
Are you thinking of moving out of state or purchasing property out of state? Check out how to be a long-distance landlord:
https://bit.ly/36yQLiv
#rpmFirstChoice #RealPropertyManagement
BIGGERPOCKETS.COM
How to Manage a Rental Property From Out of State
As a landlord, you know the struggle of finding new tenants when renters move out. While there are some reasons why renters move out that cannot be fixed, you can prevent some of the reasons. It’s much more cost-efficient to retain the good renters you find than to find brand new ones if they leave.
These are the most common reasons why renters move out and some tips on how to get them to stay and renew their lease.
https://rent.uloop.com/news/view.php/284088/5-Common-Reasons-Renters-Move-Out-and-How-to-Stop-Them
RENT.ULOOP.COM
5 Common Reasons Renters Move Out and How to Stop Them
Are you celebrating National Ugly Sweater Day? We'd love to see!
https://nationaltoday.com/national-ugly-sweater-day
#uglysweater
NATIONALTODAY.COM
NATIONAL UGLY SWEATER DAY - December 18, 2020 | National Today
Investing in real estate can be lucrative, but it comes with many considerations and requires careful planning. Deciding when to invest and what to buy are the first steps, but there are several others that need to be evaluated too.
https://www.nuwireinvestor.com/get-started-real-estate-investing-beginners-guide/
NUWIREINVESTOR.COM
How to Get Started in Real Estate Investing (A Beginners Guide) - NuWireInvestor
https://www.realtor.com/advice/buy/i-bought-a-house-based-on-listing-photos/
REALTOR.COM
'I Bought This House Based on Listing Photos Alone': Was It Worth the Risk?
Despite a significant degree of uncertainty that remains after a tumultuous year, the 2021 outlook for the single-family rental market remains hopeful.
https://www.realpropertymgt.com/real-property-management-2021-economic-outlook/
#RealPropertyManagement #2021EconomicOutlook
REALPROPERTYMGT.COM
Real Property Management's 2021 Economic Outlook for Landlords | Real Property Management National Headquarters
The No. 1 Thing You Can Do To Improve Everything in Your Life (Bonus: It’s Ridiculously Easy!)
But one thing we can all do to improve our skills—whether in real estate investing, property management, accounting, or even relationships—is the one thing we all seem to almost intentionally and quite pointlessly deprive ourselves of.
And that thing is better SLEEP!
https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/improve-life-sleep-better
BIGGERPOCKETS.COM
One Thing You Can Do To Improve Everything in Your Life
Thank you, Gayle!
'Tis the season to wish one another joy and love and peace. Merry Christmas!!
- Real Property Management
If you have never read George Clason’s book The Richest Man in Babylon, you need to go on Amazon or Audible (or whatever your go-to book site/app is), get it, and read it. It was written in the early 1900s yet is full of sound financial principles that still apply today.
https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/pay-yourself-first
BIGGERPOCKETS.COM
Pay Yourself First: If 2020 Taught Us Anything About Money, It's This
Who doesn’t get excited about remodeling their house? Every remodeling job, however, needs careful planning, an accurate budget, and a design that is sure to go the distance for your lifestyle.
https://www.propertytalk.com/blog/10-must-dos-before-remodeling-your-bathroom-in-2021/
#BathroomRemodels #HomeImprovement
PROPERTYTALK.COM
10 Must-Dos Before Remodeling Your Bathroom in 2021
Does the idea of investing in multifamily properties overwhelm you? Learn how to simplify the process and boost your capital faster:
https://bit.ly/3r2Es7s
#rpmFirstChoice #RealPropertyManagement
BIGGERPOCKETS.COM
Analyzing Multifamily Deals Doesn't Have To Be Complicated
With just a few basic materials and some creativity, you can make cheap and easy holiday décor items for your Rogers home. https://bit.ly/3aKBhvK
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Cheap and Easy Holiday Décor Ideas
Airbnb is ready to go public, which is expected to be one of the hottest stock market listings of the year. The long-awaited move from this popular vacation rental company has excited many. Being one of the travel industry’s biggest names, many investors have been waiting to buy Airbnb stock.
Talks of an Airbnb IPO had been circling for some time before the coronavirus pandemic hit. Despite the economic uncertainty caused by COVID-19, the home-sharing company will be going forward with its initial public offering (IPO), and Airbnb stock will start trading on the stock market.
https://www.mashvisor.com/blog/airbnb-stock/
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Airbnb Stock: Everything You Need to Know | Mashvisor
Here's to a year of blessings and beyond!!
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'I Bought This House Based on Listing Photos Alone': Was It Worth the Risk?
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Eco-friendly Kitchen Cleaning Products for Your Rental Property
Who doesn’t get excited about remodeling their house? Every remodeling job, however, needs careful planning, an accurate budget, and a design that is sure to go the distance for your lifestyle.
https://www.propertytalk.com/blog/10-must-dos-before-remodeling-your-bathroom-in-2021/
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10 Must-Dos Before Remodeling Your Bathroom in 2021
Does the idea of investing in multifamily properties overwhelm you? Learn how to simplify the process and boost your capital faster:
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Analyzing Multifamily Deals Doesn't Have To Be Complicated
With just a few basic materials and some creativity, you can make cheap and easy holiday décor items for your Rogers home. https://bit.ly/3aKBhvK
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Cheap and Easy Holiday Décor Ideas
Airbnb is ready to go public, which is expected to be one of the hottest stock market listings of the year. The long-awaited move from this popular vacation rental company has excited many. Being one of the travel industry’s biggest names, many investors have been waiting to buy Airbnb stock.
Talks of an Airbnb IPO had been circling for some time before the coronavirus pandemic hit. Despite the economic uncertainty caused by COVID-19, the home-sharing company will be going forward with its initial public offering (IPO), and Airbnb stock will start trading on the stock market.
https://www.mashvisor.com/blog/airbnb-stock/
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Airbnb Stock: Everything You Need to Know | Mashvisor
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Reviews & Testimonials | Real Property Management First Choice
What should be the primary goal of a buy and hold real estate investor: equity or cash flow?
As with most things in real estate, your primary focus depends on your situation and goals. But in this instance, for most people, most of the time, focusing on one goal is better.
https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/equity-vs-cash-flow
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Investing for Equity vs. Cash Flow: Which Is More Important?
Making money as a landlord takes more forms than simply collecting a rent check. Use some of these strategies to maximize your cash flows on your rental. https://bit.ly/3hLB0tY
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Increase Your Rental Property Income without Raising Rent
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Eco-friendly Kitchen Cleaning Products for Your Rental Property
Decorated walls can help your space feel like home! But property owners want minimal damage to their properties and tenants want their entire security deposit back. So what do ya do?
Try out these inexpensive, easy and effective methods for hanging your décor without tools or holes!
https://www.forrent.com/blog/decor-for-the-home/4-renter-friendly-ways-to-hang-things-on-your-walls/
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Ways to Hang Things Without Damaging Your Apartment Walls - ForRent.com
As many Americans prepare to stay home as much as possible throughout the second wave of COVID-19, renters will want to know that their homes are secure. Landlords, property managers, and property owners can do their part to attract and retain excellent tenants by investing in safety and security features.
But which components should you focus on? Here are a few tips that will help you safeguard your rental properties in 2021.
https://www.american-apartment-owners-association.org/property-management/how-to-make-your-rental-property-safer-in-2021
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How to Make Your Rental Property Safer in 2021 - AAOA
Must you really hit pause on your "Bridgerton" binge session and do home maintenance? No! But if you do, you'll save money—and your sanity—down the line.
https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/winter-2021-home-maintenance-checklist/
REALTOR.COM
7 Winter Home Maintenance Tasks That Will Save You Money (and Your Sanity)
As a renter, certain costs are set in stone. Generally speaking, you’ll have to pay the same in rent each and every month. Utilities, however, are a different story. Check out these seven simple tips to help save big on monthly utility bills.
https://www.forrent.com/blog/tips/ways-to-save-on-your-utility-bill/
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7 Tips to Help You Save on Your Utility Bill Tips | ForRent
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If you suspect that your renter has disappeared and has no intention of returning to the rental property, you need to follow the appropriate steps before moving forward with re-renting the property.
https://www.rentecdirect.com/blog/tenant-disappears/
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What to do if a Tenant Skips Rent and Disappears
Finding a roommate in Centerton can be difficult. Here's our advice on how to make sure you pick someone you'll get along with. https://bit.ly/2Y2eaFr
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How to Pick a Good Roommate
Sometimes despite a property manager's rules against smoking, you can still end up needing to remove smoke smells from a rental unit. Here's how: https://rentalhousingjournal.com/how-to-remove-smoke-smells-from-a-rental-unit/
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How to Remove Smoke Smells From a Rental Unit
While COVID-19 certainly encouraged more people to work from home than ever before, there’s no reason to believe that people wouldn’t have been transitioning to remote work anyway. High-speed network connections are almost ubiquitous at this point and many people carry more than enough technology in their pockets to go to work from nearly any location. Since employers in almost every sector are allowing people to work from home, it’s safe to say that we’ll soon start to see some pretty big changes in the real estate market.
https://www.nuwireinvestor.com/trend-toward-remote-work-will-impact-real-estate-portfolios/
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Impact of Remote Work on Real Estate Portfolios-NuWire Investor
Growing microgreens at home is a cheap and easy DIY project. Here's what you need, how long it takes, and more tips for success.
https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/how-to-grow-microgreens-at-home/
REALTOR.COM
How To Grow Microgreens at Home for Fresh Sprouts All Winter Long
Use this guide to understand when breaking a lease is permitted, how to add terms for breaking a lease in an agreement and what happens if a tenant breaks a lease.
https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/resources/breaking-a-lease/
ZILLOW.COM
Tenant Breaking a Lease: What to do? | Zillow Rental Manager
Take it from a fellow small investor- there are 3 partners a small investor needs. Here's how to find them and how they'll help your real estate business.
https://www.mashvisor.com/blog/small-investor-partners/
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3 Partners I Think Every Small Investor Needs | Mashvisor
The biggest fear most new investors have when starting out in rental real estate (other than broken toilets, termites, and trash) is when you have to serve an eviction notice.
Seems simple enough, right? Not so fast. It’s more complicated (and costly) than that.
Evicting a tenant is no joke and should never be taken lightly. Here's what you should know:
https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/how-to-evict-tenant
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How to Evict a Tenant: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Eviction Process
A probate sale can be a good option for investors who want to buy an investment property at a bargain. Here's what you need to know before investing.
https://www.mashvisor.com/blog/probate-sale-real-estate/
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What Is a Probate Sale? What Buyers Need to Know | Mashvisor
Here's a helpful guide for first-time real estate investors.
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Purchasing Your First Elkins Rental Property?
As many Americans prepare to stay home as much as possible throughout the second wave of COVID-19, renters will want to know that their apartments are secure. Landlords and property owners can do their part to attract and retain excellent tenants by investing in safety and security features. But which components should you focus on? Here are a few tips that will help you safeguard your rental properties in 2021
https://www.american-apartment-owners-association.org/property-management/how-to-make-your-rental-property-safer-in-2021
AMERICAN-APARTMENT-OWNERS-ASSOCIATION.ORG
How to Make Your Rental Property Safer in 2021 - AAOA
The quality of your lease contract matters.
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9 Little-Known Lease Clauses to Protect Landlords & Their Rental Properties | SparkRental
Thinking of buying a manufactured home for investment? There are some things you need to keep in mind.
https://www.mashvisor.com/blog/buying-a-manufactured-home/
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What to Know When Buying a Manufactured Home | Mashvisor
Many homeowners may wonder what is a ‘Sleepout’ and is it worth having one in their backyard.
https://www.propertytalk.com/blog/property-owner-sleepout-cabin-basics/
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Property Owner Sleepout Cabin Basics | PropertyTalk
COVID-19 has resulted in a hot market for buyers. Before you dive in, check out these 13 tips on how to win a real estate bidding war.
https://www.mashvisor.com/blog/how-to-win-a-real-estate-bidding-war/
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How to Win a Real Estate Bidding War: 13 Tips | Mashvisor
If your kitchen space is limited, good organization is essential. Check out some tips now:
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Ways to Organize Your Elkins Kitchen Shelves & Cabinets
Drafts got you down? As outside temperatures plummet, leaky windows can make the inside of your home feel downright frosty—to say nothing of costing you money as your hard-earned heating dollars fly right out the window.
Obviously, the permanent solution to drafts is to replace old and leaky windows with new, energy-efficient versions. Not everyone, however, can afford the substantial cost of replacement windows, and for those who are renting a home, expensive projects simply don't make sense.
Here are some quick and easy DIY fixes:
https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/drafty-windows-solutions-for-every-budget-48200
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Drafty Windows? Solutions for Every Budget
Take it from a fellow small investor- there are 3 partners a small investor needs. Here's how to find them and how they'll help your real estate business.
https://www.mashvisor.com/blog/small-investor-partners/
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3 Partners I Think Every Small Investor Needs | Mashvisor
In America, homeowners spend an average of just over $3,000 a year on maintenance and repair costs. Combining this figure with property taxes, insurance, and general bills, you could find yourself spending an average of $9,390 each year.
https://www.propertytalk.com/blog/7-house-maintenance-tips-that-will-save-you-time-and-money/
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7 House Maintenance Tips That Will Save You Time and Money
Here's a quick quiz to determine if property management is for you.
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Should I Manage Myself?
Prior to the 2007-2008 global financial crisis, local community banks and larger regional banks had loan products for foreclosure buyers and home flippers.
Post-crisis, most of these institutions took those products away, at least for everyone except their top-tier clients who had significant net worth, cash, and experience (in addition to a long-standing deposit relationship).
Investors, be cautious! Here’s what you need to know...
https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/private-money-hard-money-lenders
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Borrower Beware: Not All Private Money Lenders Are Created Equal | Blog
On television, home improvement projects go from start to finish in 60 minutes or less. The good news is, you don’t need to spend a lot of time sprucing up your home. Here are some ideas for quick projects that deliver big results.
https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/25-insanely-easy-60-minute-home-improvements-46272
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25 Insanely Easy 60-Minute Home Improvements
Many new investors chase cash flow with cheap homes, but these properties likely won't bring in the profits you're hoping for.
https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/why-not-buy-cheap
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Why Buying Cheap Homes Won't Make You Money
Thinking of buying a manufactured home for investment? There are some things you need to keep in mind.
https://www.mashvisor.com/blog/buying-a-manufactured-home/
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What to Know When Buying a Manufactured Home | Mashvisor
Whether you're looking to sell or rent—or just want to make the most of your investment, these 10 expert solutions promise to increase home value.
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10 Proven Ways to Increase Home Value | BiggerPockets
When you can't have both, learn how to make the right choice:
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Investing for Equity vs. Cash Flow: Which Is More Important?
Being a landlord means trying to juggle rent collection, property maintenance, and keeping tenants happy. So, effective communication is crucial if you want to be successful.
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The Best Way to Communicate With Tenants: Text, Email, or Phone?
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Renting by the Room | Frequently Asked Questions | Blog
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What are the tax benefits of owning a home? Look no further than this complete guide of all the 2020 tax breaks homeowners should be aware of.
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7 Tax Benefits of Owning a Home: A Complete Guide for Filing This Year
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Forty-one percent of Americans have moved for love, with men more willing to relocate than women for their significant other, a new survey of 1,550 Americans from LendingTree finds.
The top five states for a romance relocation, the survey finds, are: Florida (11%), California (10%), New York (7%), Texas (6%), and North Carolina (5%).
https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2021/02/12/buyers-renters-are-moving-for-love-survey-shows
The National Association of REALTORS® applauded an announcement Thursday by the Department of Housing and Urban Development that the agency will enforce the Fair Housing Act to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. HUD’s move effectively expands civil rights protections to LGBTQ Americans seeking housing and housing-related services.
https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2021/02/11/hud-extends-housing-protections-to-lgbtq-americans
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Are you considering a septic tank replacement or a new septic tank?
Septic tank costs are driven by a number of factors including house size, soil permeability, and preferred waste breakdown system. These helpful waste management systems typically cost between $3,109 and $9,677 to install.
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How Much Does A Septic Tank Cost?
Why is there a housing bubble? Is it a good time to buy or sell or should you wait until the bubble bursts?
Bubbles are fragile. Battling for survival against the elements, you don’t know for sure how long they’ll last. The same said of housing bubbles – they too can provide joy and heartbreak.
In this article, we look at the conditions of housing bubbles, their causes and effects.
https://www.propertytalk.com/blog/housing-bubbles-explained/
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Housing Bubbles Explained | PropertyTalk
Rental rates point to the demand for moving trucks in real-time, providing valuable insight for real estate investors to get ahead of trends.
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What Can U-Haul Rates Tell Us About U.S. Migration Patterns?
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Food, water, clothing, and shelter are indeed the necessary foundations of survival, and more and more people are looking at creative ways to find a place to rent and live.
Between impacts from the recent pandemic to high population density in most American cities, finding a new place to live can be a real challenge.
As more and more people find housing a challenge, several solutions are available to renters and homeowners alike.
https://thinkrealty.com/how-you-can-benefit-from-common-living/
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How You Can Benefit from Common Living | Think Realty | A Real Estate of Mind
Planning major repairs at the beginning of the year allows you to work repairs into your budget, save money and you have time to find the right service provider.
https://www.neighborly.com/neighborly-advice/2021/february/planning-your-home-s-major-repairs-for-the-year/
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Planning Your Home’s Major Repairs for the Year
Do you have a penchant for killing greenery? Following these simple steps to stop killing your houseplants and start enjoying their natural beauty. https://bit.ly/3uZSpFB
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How to Stop Killing Your Houseplants
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Video: Why Did Mortgage Applications Drop? And Other Economic News, Discussed
If you're thinking of investing in a mobile home this year, you need to read this.
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What to Know When Buying a Manufactured Home | Mashvisor
The 2020 pandemic shook the real estate industry, but the market will rebound as the economy strengthens. If your next move is in housing, it may not be easy to decide as you don’t know the industry trends. Just because the pandemic has affected the world does not mean people will stop buying and selling homes.
https://thinkrealty.com/5-housing-trends-to-watch-for-in-2021/
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5 Housing Trends to Watch for in 2021 | Think Realty | A Real Estate of Mind
A rent increase can be painful for the tenant—but they help landlords keep up with rising costs. Here are some expert-approved strategies to raise the rent.
https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rent-increase
BIGGERPOCKETS.COM
How to Raise Your Tenants' Rent (Plus: Free Rent Increase Notice)
The pandemic has pushed more millennials into searching for a home earlier than they had anticipated. In its third annual Millennial homebuyer survey, Clever Real Estate asked 1,000 people who are planning to purchase a home in the next year about their hopes, anxieties, and the compromises they’re willing to make to become homeowners.
Here’s what millennials had to say about their home-buying experiences, obstacles that may stand in their way, and what this means for investors.
https://thinkrealty.com/how-to-prepare-for-millennial-homebuyers/
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How to Prepare for Millennial Homebuyers | Think Realty | A Real Estate of Mind
When you run the numbers for a prospective rental property and compare it to similar properties in the area you'll find opportunities. From there, your goal is likely to improve profit margins. This will be done by reducing your ongoing costs for maintenance or.... increasing rent.
https://www.rentometer.com/articles/paths-to-higher-rents-for-your-property
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Paths to Higher Rents for Your Property
There are just some maintenance tasks that are better left to a professional.
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The Hazards of a DIY Handyman
https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2021/02/26/homeowners-are-now-eligible-for-up-to-18-months-of-forbearance
Food, water, clothing, and shelter are indeed the necessary foundations of survival, and more and more people are looking at creative ways to find a place to rent and live.
Between impacts from the recent pandemic to high population density in most American cities, finding a new place to live can be a real challenge.
As more and more people find housing a challenge, several solutions are available to renters and homeowners alike.
https://thinkrealty.com/how-you-can-benefit-from-common-living/
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How You Can Benefit from Common Living | Think Realty | A Real Estate of Mind
Choosing to take out a second mortgage is one of the most practical ways to refinance. So what is a second mortgage, and when does it make sense to use it? This article will cover four reasons to choose a second mortgage over other types of borrowing.
https://www.propertytalk.com/blog/how-to-use-a-second-mortgage/
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How To Use A Second Mortgage | PropertyTalk
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Buying that first investment property can be a strange experience. Most people approach their own home with a “whatever it takes” attitude. Leaking pipe? Pay whatever plumber can get there fastest—no matter the cost. With a rental property, you suddenly have to think about things like your return on investment and overhead. If you spend too much maintaining the property, you’ll end up losing money.
In this article, we’ll review a few ways you can better maintain your rental property, avoid major issues, and put a cap on your total maintenance costs.
https://thinkrealty.com/how-to-keep-maintenance-costs-down-in-your-rental-property/
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How to Keep Maintenance Costs Down in Your Rental Property | Think Realty | A Real Estate of Mind
Single-family rental property investors need to understand how the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act will affect your rental properties.
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What Real Estate Investors Need to Know about Servicemembers Civil Relief Act - SCRA | Real Property Management National Headquarters
After weathering the winter season, it may be difficult to know where to start when the earth begins to warm again and ice (if you have it) begins to melt. Are you pipes okay? Did the sprinkler system survive? Is my HVAC system safe to use?
To assist homeowners in answering these questions and knowing other best practices for winter weather aftermath, here are some basic tips:
https://www.neighborly.com/neighborly-advice/2021/february/where-to-start-when-the-ice-begins-to-melt/
NEIGHBORLY.COM
Where to Start When the Ice Begins to Melt
A rent increase can be painful for the tenant—but they help landlords keep up with rising costs. Here are some expert-approved strategies to raise the rent.
https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rent-increase
BIGGERPOCKETS.COM
How to Raise Your Tenants' Rent (Plus: Free Rent Increase Notice)
If you have a no-pet policy, you probably won't be surprised to learn that doesn't apply to service dogs—but you might be shocked when realizing that emotional support animal laws may supersede your policy, too.
When can a landlord legally reject an ESA? There are very few properties that are exempt from these laws. This may include a building with four or fewer units, single-family homes being rented without a real estate agent, etc.
Your insurance policy may also give you an out. “Reasonable” accommodation requests are only reasonable if the request can be easily granted—that is if they won’t cost you an excessive amount of money or time.
https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/landlords-emotional-support-animals
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Emotional Support Animal Laws: What Landlords Must Know
Learn why negative gearing is a bad idea for real estate investors.
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Why It's Almost Always a Bad Idea To Invest in Real Estate To Save Money on Taxes
https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/2015-12-18-after-30-years-of-real-estate-investing-what-would-i-do-differently
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After 30 Years of Real Estate Investing, I Would Change This | Blog
As a property owner, you want the best return on your investment, so you may be asking yourself: are furnished or unfurnished rental properties better? The answer depends on your situation and preferences.
Let’s dive into what goes into a furnished rental and the pros and cons for both furnished and unfurnished rentals to help you decide which is the best investment for you.
https://www.apartments.com/rental-manager/resources/article/furnished-vs.-unfurnished-rental-pros-and-cons-for-landlords
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Furnished vs. Unfurnished Rental: Pros and Cons for Landlords
Knowing what the common pitfalls of landlord insurance are, and how to avoid them, can save you a lot of money over the long term.
https://www.realpropertymgt.com/en-us/expert-tips/category/tips/what-you-need-to-know-about-landlord-insurance
REALPROPERTYMGT.COM
What You Need to Know About Landlord Insurance | Real Property Management National Headquarters
Choosing to take out a second mortgage is one of the most practical ways to refinance. So what is a second mortgage, and when does it make sense to use it? This article will cover four reasons to choose a second mortgage over other types of borrowing.
https://www.propertytalk.com/blog/how-to-use-a-second-mortgage/
PROPERTYTALK.COM
How To Use A Second Mortgage | PropertyTalk