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Education Landlord Rental Property 
Rentec Direct
APRIL 25, 2025
The warmer seasons of the year are the perfect time to upgrade the exterior of your rental properties. From tips on landscaping planning, outdoor amenities, to a fresh coat of paint, these improvements can add value to your rental while making your current tenants feel more at home.
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Rentec Direct
MAY 12, 2025
Caring for your rental property in the warmer months as a landlord or property manager has its share of to-dos, but when accomplished, they will pay dividends.
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Rentec Direct
JANUARY 27, 2025
Cold winter weather plumbing tips for landlords are essential to ensure that your rental property is protected from damage and that your tenants have a habitable and working home.
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Rentec Direct
APRIL 23, 2025
Planning the landscaping at your rental property means more than finding your favorite plants. Boost curb appeal and keep your tenants and prospects excited about your rental by ensuring your landscaping meets their needs while matching your maintenance ideals.
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Rentec Direct
APRIL 30, 2025
Rental scams take advantage of renters looking to find a new rental property and prey on the victims need for housing and urgency to take advantage of a good deal.
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Rentec Direct
APRIL 14, 2025
With areas experiencing flooding already this season, you may be wondering… Do I have to worry about flooding at my rental property? Dive into what you need to know as a landlord and property […] The post Spring Flooding at My Rental Property appeared first on Rentec Direct Blog.
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Rentec Direct
MAY 19, 2025
World Bee Day is May 20th, and there’s no better time to start thinking about creating a pollinator-friendly landscape for your rental properties. Creating a pollinator-friendly landscape […] The post The Benefits of Pollinator-Friendly Landscaping for Your Rental Property appeared first on Rentec Direct Blog.
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Rentec Direct
JUNE 2, 2025
Summer rental property maintenance is key to protecting your property and ensuring your tenants can make the most of your outdoor amenities while the sunshine is out.
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Rentec Direct
DECEMBER 30, 2024
One of the biggest benefits of owning rental property come tax time are the special opportunities to deduct expenses related to your rental property and rental income.
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Rentec Direct
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
If you are a real estate investor who is choosing to self-manage your rental properties, there are specific planning and research tasks you should consider. This overview of essential planning tasks for landlords will help you ensure a successful rental business.
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Rentec Direct
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
These tenant appreciation ideas are perfect ways to reduce turnover, foster a great landlord-tenant relationship, and remind your tenants what sets your team and your rental property apart from the competition. With Valentine’s Day approaching, there’s no better time to show love to your tenants.
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Rentec Direct
MAY 16, 2025
Rental property marketing will help you find qualified applicants to fill your rental vacancy. The most important rental property marketing tips include advice on following landlord-tenant laws, maximizing exposure, defining rental criteria, tracking tenant leads, and utilizing pre-screening tactics.
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Rentec Direct
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Managing a rental property is a lot of work and investment (both in time and money), but it can be very rewarding and pay dividends in the long term. If you are a real estate investor who wants to become a self-manging landlord, key steps should be taken to ensure your management success.
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Rentec Direct
MAY 9, 2025
If you are a landlord with a small portfolio, you may be wondering if you should have a website even if you have a single rental property. When you have a single property or just a handful in your portfolio, understanding your best marketing strategy can feel like a puzzle. appeared first on Rentec Direct Blog.
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Rentec Direct
APRIL 21, 2025
National Arbor Day is here this week, which gives us the perfect opportunity to talk about trees for your rental property. From curb appeal to privacy, trees elevate a commercial property and add a touch of home to a residential rental.
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Rentec Direct
MAY 27, 2025
If you are a landlord or renter involved with military service members, it’s essential to understand the unique housing challenges and opportunities they face. Frequent relocations impact military rental properties and real estate markets significantly.
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Muldoon Associates
APRIL 3, 2025
The neighborhood of your rental property has a huge impact on who wants to rent that home, how much theyre willing to pay, and whether theyll stay in place and renew their lease agreement year after year. This creates more demand, which can lead to higher property values and lower vacancy rates.
Buildium
JANUARY 13, 2025
As a property manager, there are plenty of measures you can take to prevent fires at your owners propertiesregular inspection and maintenance of smoke detectors and fire extinguishers, tenant education on fire hazards, updating electrical systems and appliances, to name a few. What Is Dwelling Fire Insurance for Rental Properties?
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Rentec Direct
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Different types of housing offer different benefits to landlords and real estate investors. In this video, Rentec Direct’s Kaycee Miller discusses the types of housing best suited for rental properties, giving you a foundation for understanding how to pick a property that will generate income.
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Real Property Management Evertrust
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
If you own a rental property in a region with snowy winters, you may be contemplating how to cope with the responsibility of snow removal. The regulations regarding snow removal for rental property owners are quite extensive and even intricate. Who is responsible for this task – you or your tenant?
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Rentec Direct
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Savvy investors know that winterizing your rental property is key to the property’s longevity and habitability for your tenants. Unfortunately, there are some winter maintenance checks that many overlook this time of year; don’t forget these eight things to look for at your rental this winter.
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Muldoon Associates
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
What does it take to become a stress-free landlord? How can you not feel a little bit stressed when youre leasing, managing, and maintaining a Colorado Springs rental property ? Heres where you should get started if you want to enjoy your rental property more and manage it less. Maybe it seems impossible.
American Apartment Owners Association
MAY 8, 2025
You are invited to attend one of the most important educational events of the year for California property owners, landlords, and property managers. The 2025 California Property Law Compliance Webinar will provide critical updates on new regulations that take effect throughout 2025 and into 2026. Who Should Attend?
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Buildium
JANUARY 30, 2025
Alongside the many positive factors that may pique real estate investors interest, there are three considerations that you may want to keep in mind when considering investing in New York State: Regulatory environment: Passed in 2019, the states Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act dictates how landlords can operate rent-regulated units.
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RL Property Management
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
For self-managing and out-of-state landlords, keeping tabs on a propertys condition is tough. Whats more, properties often sit vacant between or before leases, waiting for repairs or while new landlords figure out their next stepsleading to unexpected costs and longer vacancies.
RL Property Management
JANUARY 24, 2025
This is where property management services in Upper Arlington can play a critical role in ensuring success for rental property owners. Whether youre new to real estate or a veteran investor, the right property management partner can make all the difference between a seamless experience and a frustrating one.
Real Property Management Chicago
JANUARY 11, 2024
Proper insulation can lower energy costs by up to 20%, , according to studies, which means that both tenants and landlords can save a lot of money. In addition, rental properties with adequate insulation contribute to the maintenance of consistent indoor temperatures, thereby ensuring that tenants receive year-round comfort.
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Real Property Management Choice
MAY 15, 2025
Investors and landlords can make some small changes that have pretty big impacts when were talking about sustainable practices. Lets look at why going green with your Torrance rental property can lead to less vacancy, higher rental values , and lower operational costs. Lets talk about those practices. Tenant Appeal.
Rentec Direct
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
If you are a real estate investor who is choosing to self-manage your rental properties, there are some pitfalls you will need to consider.
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Real Property Management Evertrust
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Becoming a landlord can be a great investment, but it’s not without its challenges. New landlords often face a steep learning curve, especially when it comes to managing tenants, maintaining property, and navigating legal requirements. Here are the top five mistakes new landlords make—and how you can avoid them.
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RL Property Management
MARCH 25, 2025
Managing rental properties in Columbus can be incredibly rewarding, but even small missteps can snowball into expensive problems. If youre a DIY landlord trying to save time or cut corners, heres some advice: DONT. This is where many landlords slip. Being a fair landlord doesnt mean being a flexible one.
Real Property Management Evertrust
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
As the chill of winter approaches in Portland, Maine, it’s crucial for landlords to take the necessary steps to protect their rental properties. Being proactive will not only help you maintain your property but also ensure your tenants’ comfort and safety. Reporting any maintenance issues immediately.
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American Apartment Owners Association
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
The first step towards creating income through real estate is to invest in rental properties that generate a positive cash flow properties where more revenue is coming in than going out every month. Negative cash flow occurs when a rental property investment is costing a real estate investor more money than its generating.
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American Apartment Owners Association
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
The first step towards creating income through real estate is to invest in rental properties that generate a positive cash flow properties where more revenue is coming in than going out every month. Negative cash flow occurs when a rental property investment is costing a real estate investor more money than its generating.
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Real Property Management Choice
MAY 1, 2025
Theres a myth that landlord/tenant relationships are adversarial and fraught with conflict. Wed like to flip that narrative around and say that most landlords and tenants want to work together in a way thats collaborative and productive. This creates a more pleasant rental experience for everyone involved.
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Property Management Inc.
APRIL 12, 2025
We live in an era where eco-friendly upgrades and sustainable design are no longer nice-to-haves or trends but essentials in modern property management. If you're a landlord looking to future-proof your rental properties, you've come to the right place. Start by assessing your property's current systems.
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American Apartment Owners Association
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Nationwide & Long Beach, CA October 16, 2024 The American Apartment Owners Association (AAOA) is proud to host its first-ever hybrid Rental Housing Conference on October 16, bringing together thousands of attendees through both in-person and livestream options. Landlords that use smart access control can see an increase in ROI.
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RL Property Management
JUNE 2, 2025
Your Reputation Matters: Why Responsiveness Drives Tenant Quality Great tenants dont just look at the property theyre also sizing up the person (or company) managing it. Smarter, Not Harder: The Case for Automation and Professional Help Marketing a rental property isnt a one-time task its a repeatable system.
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Rental Housing Journal
JUNE 10, 2025
By Nancy Abrams It is a landlord’s legal responsibility to keep their properties habitable. If they do not do so, their tenants will not be happy and the property owner can end up in court. What does the landlord need to do to prevent this? Contact us today to learn more.
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RL Property Management
APRIL 26, 2025
As the real estate market in Hilliard continues to grow, landlords are facing increasingly complex challenges. Property management services provide professional support to overcome these hurdles and keep your properties profitable. What Services Do Property Management Companies Offer in Hilliard, Ohio?
Rental Housing Journal
MAY 25, 2025
Background checks are the most important tool in a landlords screening process, according to a survey of 700 landlords by the property-management software company RentRedi and the real estate investment-strategy company BiggerPockets. The survey showed that landlords use multiple sources in tenant screening.
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Real Property Management Enterprises
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
If you own a rental property in a place with snowy winters, you may be curious how to deal with the responsibility of snow removal. Guidelines about snow removal for rental property owners are shockingly fluctuated and sometimes confusing. For example, multi-family property owners are often responsible for snow removal.
98 American Apartment Owners Association
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
The AAOA Rental Housing Conference is just days away on October 16 , offering a powerhouse lineup of expert speakers ready to share vital knowledge for property owners and managers. will provide an in-depth overview of the eviction process and reveal common pitfalls that can cost landlords significant time and money.
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American Apartment Owners Association
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Learn from the experts on critical topics that every rental property owner and manager should know: #1. What You Need to Know About Trusts, LLCs and 1031 Exchanges Landlords considering a 1031 exchange often hold their rental property in a trust, LLC or other entity.
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