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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?
The lease says no smoking in the house. I see the tennant standing on the front porch smoking. We did not want smokers in this house.
The lease says no pets. Today I see them … (7 comments)
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)
753 Broadway North Chicago, IL> 60064
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
THREE UNIT IN ALLENTOWN. HOUSE NEAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. NEWER FURNACE, PORCH, NEWER KITCHEN (2nd fl.),AND SOME FLOORS. PLUS THERE IS A DETACHED TWO CAR GARAGE THAT HE USES FOR STORAGE OF HIS BELONGINGS. OWNER WILL LOOK AT ALL OFFERS. AVAILABLE … (0 comments)
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)
DON'T be a rush to rent to an impatient tenant.
I've been there, done that and got BURNED!
Take your time as a landlord and evaluate the tenant. Thoroughly!
1) Get rental references.
2) Verify those references
3) Determine that your benchmark criteria for new tenants in terms of … (14 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.
The problem … (4 comments)
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.
I can't tell you the number of company executives who negotiate their lease themselves and think they've gotten a good deal. Landlord agents sometimes make the tenants feel like they are their friends and working in their best interests, but a little common sense will tell you that it's their … (0 comments)
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.
They can advertise and find tenants and prepare … (2 comments)
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.
"Really, why are you going to do that?" I asked.
"Because we won't be able to get full value with the market today," he responded.
Hmmm. Very interesting.
Full value?? I always thought … (8 comments)
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.
Our notaries accept notarial assignments for any documents related to the below life related matters.Annulments Assignment of Personal Property Bankruptcy Child Support Civil Pleadings & Discovery Collection Matters Conservatorships Contract Preparation Corporations Deeds Divorce and other "Family law" matters including but not limited to: Child Support Agreement, Child Custody Marital Settlement Agreements, … (0 comments)
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? For some, that is the extent of their tenant qualification - tenant seemed nice and had a prefilled lease ready for … (5 comments)
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... To Invest In Your Child's Future The FHA Lending Limit is currently $271,050 in the Albuquerque Metro. For less than $200,000, you could invest in Residential Real Estate for your Child's Future. If you have kids heading to college in the next 2 years, why not buy the … (0 comments)
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:Triple Net (NNN) Lease. A triple net lease is one where the tenants pay for your operating expenses, such as your taxes and common … (2 comments)
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)
To help bring in some extra dough to pay for home amenities and property taxes, I have a couple of friends who have chosen to convert the lower level of their homes into garden apartments and rent them out. They've all shared similar stories of getting the 4 a.m. phone call … (1 comments)
Property owners received a major victory yesterday when a Florida circuit court ruled against the City of Venice (in southwest Florida). The city was trying to place a ban on short-term rentals in the city limits. The courts ruled that this was a taking under the 5th amendment to the U.S. … (2 comments)
When buying real estate for residential rental, you need to know:A. Cost of maintenance and anticipated upkeep. The owner landlord is responsible for maintaining the property. If you hire a maintenance man or property manager, the charge would be between 10 to 20 percent of gross revenue.B. Know of laws affecting … (0 comments)
The (Rainy) View from a Queens Storefront OfficeThanks to the tireless work of several of my colleagues, we now have a good-sized roster of apartment rentals. While I have not been to any of these apartments myself, from their pictures I sense that the majority of these offerings are well-maintained, … (0 comments)
My Rental Property Isn't Making Money and I've Had Nothing but Trouble, Why?
The following news relase was received from our state Realtor association, updating it's members on the status of a New Jersey state bill that if passed will directly impact landlords and tenants. The question is still, how forceful it will be and in what form?...On February 14, 2008, the New Jersey Senate Community … (0 comments)
The New Jersey State Senators have introduced a bill S164 and the NJ State Assembly is considering a similar measure A1703 - Authorizing municipalities to pass ordinances aimed at fining landlords for having overcrowded rental units.Initially, the municipalities could fine the landlord - usually a mom and pop operation - $2,500, and $5,000 for any subsequent … (6 comments)
Woodland Hills California Real Estate - Southland home sales at a new low - Only 9,983 houses and condos were sold in six counties last month, the least in 20 years. Low interest rates, falling prices and promises of government relief were not enough to slow the pace of Southern California … (1 comments)
I just returned home from meeting some prospective new tenants at a home I represent. A very nice couple, put in a very unfortunate situation.They have been leasing a home for between 2 1/2 and 3 years, making timely payments. According to them, the landlord quit making the payments on the note, … (12 comments)
As an Agent, one of the things I hear a lot is “Disclose, Disclose, Disclose”. This applies whether you are selling your home or renting it out. Whether you are a landlord or an agent representing a landlord, you have to disclose everything that you have actual knowledge about that … (1 comments)
Say you live next door to Mrs. Kravitz and she likes to call the city on you all the time. Say you own a rental house and the tenant doesn't use a grass trimmer around the mail box, leaving some tall grass there.
Changes have been proposed for rental properties in Savannah. Alderman Tony Thomas wants a license to be imposed on rental properties. The city can then regulate the maintenance on these rental properties. If a property is not properly maintained, the city can revoke the rental license. The city has dealt with … (3 comments)
by M. Anthony Carr
Lieutenant Chris Van Dyke of the Riverdale Fire Department attended the first Riverdale Landlord meeting of 2008 January 17th, and gave property owners startling facts! At age 65, older adults are twice as likely to be killed or injured by fires or falls compared to the population at large and their population is increasing rapidly!
This afternoon, I dropped off an executed purchase agreement to an area lender who was working with a buyer. While there, I took a few minutes to compare notes with the loan officer. We talked about the housing market in general, the tightening of requirements by underwriters, and our prospects of … (0 comments)
This is a scary one folks and something I never would have thought of until it happened to me yesterday. This was a vacant home in a great neighborhood, but we didn't know the history of the home or even why it was vacant until later.What was the history of this … (17 comments)
Under the new Residential Tenancies Act, the rent increase guideline for rent increases between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2008 will be 1.4% -- the lowest in the history of rent regulation in Ontario -- as a result of now being linked to the Ontario Consumer Price Index. (Historically, the … (0 comments)
Did you know that Real Estate can be free? How? Selecting a property with a potential rental income equal to or in excess of the monthly mortgage. Tada! Your tenants buy the place for you. It's brillant! You get the tax advantages. You get the future market driven appreciation. You leverage … (1 comments)
Excerpts from actual letters sent to landlords...The toilet is blocked and we cannot bathe the children until it is cleared. I want some repairs done to my stove as it has backfires and burnt my knob off. This is to let you know that there is a smell coming from the … (10 comments)
Tip #1: Know your rights.... and your responsibilities. Before you call your landlord complaining for the 3rd time this week, review your lease. It might turn out that you are actually the one responsible for changing the A/C filters!Tip #2: Don't threaten to stop paying rent. Once again, review your lease. … (0 comments)
Many renters are being face with a situation that was unpredictable in their life. Let's just review the picture: A family found a perfect home to rent, the landlord requires for them to pay the 3 months (First month, Last month and security deposit), their background check is conducted and association … (3 comments)