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Maybe you are in a position where you have double mortgages because it was easier to purchase your new home than to sell your old home. Or, maybe you have too high of a mortgage payment and need some financial relief to avoid foreclosure. Or, maybe you were relocated by your … (0 comments)
If the polar icecaps melted and all life on Planet Earth ceased to exist, could you honestly say that you did everything in your power to prevent global warming? It is not certain that global warming will reach this extreme. It is certain however, that our modern day lifestyles are contributing … (1 comments)
Looking for Rentals in Lakeland Florida - Do your homework before you sign?
If the polar icecaps melted and all life on Planet Earth ceased to exist, could you honestly say that you did everything in your power to prevent global warming? It is not certain that global warming will reach this extreme. It is certain however, that our modern day lifestyles are contributing … (2 comments)
If a landlord wants to avoid lawsuits, which is every landlord, it is vital they know a bit of state law. There is a mountain of potential liabilities in most states that some landlords are not aware of. A landlord that has not taken the appropriate steps to comply with state … (0 comments)
WAKE UP PEOPLE, THE SKY IS FALLING!!! In case you haven't heard, the world is coming to an end. Yup; don't even bother packing your bags. Times are so rough that by the time the messiah comes to take us away; there will be a $15 carry-on charge. Ouch. Every … (0 comments)
We live in the "Live Free or Die State"—there are tenants from H@## who think they should “Live Free” while the landlord “Dies”Hi my name is Michael Travis, I am a reluctant Landlord forced to rent a duplex in Portsmouth that didn't sell and now have 2 abusive tenants who organized … (2 comments)
FLORIDA'S LANDLORD/TENANT LAWQuestions concerning landlord/tenant rights are one of the top inquiries I receive. Most people living in leased apartments and other rental housing know there are laws dealing with landlord/tenant relationships, but they often don't find out the details until there is a problem.The following landlord/tenant information is provided to … (7 comments)
When you attempt to rent a house, the landlord will most likely ask you to fill out an application.
In some ways, long term real estate investment is easier than short term investment, because landlords remain somewhat immune to periodic spikes and dips in the real estate market. They also have a longer period to recover costs and allow the property to appreciate, if their expenses goes over budget.
This is the least often talked about side of the foreclosure crisis. Imagine having a sheriff knock on your door and tell you that you have a week to get out of your house because it was foreclosed? Well, it's happened to over 200,000 renters this year alone according to Market … (4 comments)
A landlord can be sued for failing to take at least minimal steps to alleviate the risk posed by a violent tenant, a Court has ruled.
Tips on Screening Applicants
It happens every day and this is not the first time that a family contacted me because they need to find a place to live within a matter of a day or two because their landlord got behind on his mortgage payments and the bank is foreclosing on the property. And … (1 comments)
With Virginia Beach real estate sales slowing a bit for the summer, many sellers are left wondering if they may be better off renting their home out for the time being until market activity picks back up. If you have already purchased another home, this option is especially attractive as it … (0 comments)
As a land lord myself and since I represent alot of investors who are also land lords I have often had discussions on whether or not land lords should allow for pets or not.
My personal opinion from talking with many and from experience so far is yes it can be a … (3 comments)
As I myself have been preparing to become a real estate investor, I have collected quite a bit of knowledge over the years and have created somewhat of a checklist or a to do list before you take your first plunge.
I receive numerous emails on various topics that I have written with in the past. I try to answer as many as I can personally, but I thought if one person takes the time to write me with a question then I have other readers who have the same or similar … (6 comments)
Hey everyone,
Have you ever driven up and down a street with rental properties or homes for sale? Chances are, you have! After all, you are in real estate business! :-)
RentOMeter.com meets it's match
Investors, Agents, Renters by now most people have heard about RentOMeter.com (my review of RentOMeter.com). It's a powerful web site that gives rental rates for different property types across the US. It's powerful because knowing what a property will fetch in the current renal market is critical … (1 comments)
If you have clients who are thinking about investing in Michigan properties as rentals, you may want to pass these links on to them for Landlord Forms & Information.
With Mobile Eastern Shore AL real estate sales slowing a bit for the summer, many sellers are left wondering if they may be better off renting their home out for the time being until market activity picks back up. If you have already purchased another home, this option is especially attractive … (0 comments)
I'm moving back to Southern CA area to the Mission Viejo area in Orange County. I am looking for a career opportunity near Mission Viejo in the RE acquisition/investment/transactional field. Career with a RE department of franchise co, developer or investment co., retirement RE investment fund, financial institution, mortgage co, or title co. all work for me. … (0 comments)
I am a Realtor. Now I am a landlord as well. What do I do now?
With Bergen County NJ real estate sales slowing a bit for the summer, many sellers are left wondering if they may be better off renting their home out for the time being until market activity picks back up. If you have already purchased another home, this option is especially attractive as … (1 comments)
Landlords are you feeling the market pinch? Has your
property been on the market for sale and it just hasn't gone anywhere? We all
know that the sales market has been slow but why not rent your property until
you sell? Why let your property sit empty for so long. … (0 comments)
I had a consultation with a seller this week. She has lived in her home 5 years. She refinanced one time and the equity she took out allowed her to be a stay home mom while her babies were small. Now the family has an opporunity to move into a family … (5 comments)
As soon as a tenant problem is brought to the attention of the landlord, they need to be made accountable. By holding the tenant accountable for their actions, you decrease the chance of them becoming a problem tenant. In doing so, you must inform your tenant when their conduct is inapporpriate be it … (0 comments)
I'm excited to be attending a training at our office on the new Tax portability laws in Florida. Truth be known, this will be the second training I've been to on the topic but you never know when someone will add that certain something, that nugget of info that makes a … (2 comments)
Find Out What Your Landlord DOESN'T WANT YOU to KNOW atwww.stoprentingalready.com
How many times do you hear the horror stories of renters trashin' the place or not paying rent? Often, I know, and it scares so many people out of buying properties as rentals. Well, the fact is, bad news sells, so people talk about all the bad rental stories, so that's … (4 comments)
News about millions of homeowners losing their homes to foreclosure have been all over the news lately, but the outlook for renters is also alarming. According to a study by the National Low Income Housing Coalition, even rental housing is too expensive for the vast majority of working Americans.
Everyone in the free world with a radio, TV, newspaper, neighbor, or internet connection knows that foreclosures are at all time high across this great land of ours. What few people understand is what affecting this has on us a community. Sure everyone knows that banks and mortgage lenders have … (3 comments)
ANDREW J. LENZA REALTY represents both tenants and landlords of Professional Office Space in the Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean County areas.
This article was in my SRES materials and I wanted to share it with EVERYONE. It really doesn't matter that it is from over a month ago - I feel that it still applies and is very important.
Home prices are low and demand for rentals is high. If you have considered owning rental property now may be a good time to buy. If you are busy and do not want to deal with tenants you can hire a management company.
Many landlords believe that they cannot reject any applicant for any reason, that they have to accept the first one to come along with the money or risk the grief of a lawsuit or Fair Housing complaint. Not so. There are numerous legitimate, businesslike reasons to reject a prospective tenant because … (1 comments)
"I think we are going to rent our home for a year," said my prospect about 5 minutes ago.
There is not a doubt across the nation, it is a buyers market. Foreclosures are at an all time high and more and more homeowners are trying to find creative ways to make sure they can hold on to there home. But what about homeowners caught in a flaccid market where … (1 comments)
The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Of Being A Landlord...
7. Have your lawyer prepare your rental contract package.
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RD House Real Estate & Property Management Likes to ask questions? Why you should consider Professional Property Management call US we'll show you (206) 728-6063 Location: Seattle, WA If you own a home or a condominium and are trying to rent it out by yourself, I m sure you have some … (0 comments)
Up until a few years ago, Virginia had one of the lowest Small Claims court limits * $2,500...then the VA legislature upped the limit to $5,000 and VA landlords are slowly educating themselves on how to use this court to their advantage....shortly after the increase, I had an eviction of a … (2 comments)
1. Start small. The ideal starter rental is your own house because you know the condition of the property. Try one rental house and see if you like it and can handle it before buying a multi-unit building.2. Rent your house unfurnished. Provide only a stove, refrigerator and washer-dryer hookups.3. Do … (0 comments)
So, you managed to finally find a tenant for your rental. Congratulations - only thing left is to hand over the keys and then it is just smooth sailing from there, right? 
Making the decision to allow pets in residential rental properties should be not be taken lightly. As a landlord you may be taking on additional costs, responsibility and liability by allowing pets. However, you may also benefit from decreased turnover and a larger rental pool. 
Due to the high amounts of shortsale's and foreclosures, I thought I would point out to landlords that Rent Skimming is illegal.
Now is The Time... 
For those of you in the property management business it may have occurred to you that you should have some liability protection against any claims that may arise in the many homes/apartments that you manage for often absent property owners. If you have ever tried to have the owner add you … (0 comments)
I have a story about a couple who was renting. They received a knock on the door and were told to vacate the premises, because the home had been foreclosed upon. The lady who was at the door looked at the tenants as if it was their fault. The couple told her … (6 comments)
The type of leases you give as well as the clauses contained can make a significant impact on your cash flow. Here are some common types of leases:
You know often times I have said that I was going to write a book of all my memoirs in being a Landlord. Some days we laugh and other days we just feel like crying. But, for the most part, I love providing good, clean, affordable homes for good, decent hardworking … (4 comments)
Don't try this at home kids. Actually, don't ever try this method to remove a bad, non paying / high damage tenant. A home owner decided they were not going to wait for the process of eviction to be served and the slow wheels of justice to turn. The renter … (10 comments)