Dulcey Schuster's Blog

  Wouldn't it be great if getting rich investing in real estate were as easy as buying a DVD from one of those late night infomercials or attending some local seminar on how to flip a house. I’ve got to break the news to you, there is no secret get rich quick formula for investing in real estate....

This easy to follow guide will show you how to spot a tenant who is likely to give you trouble. By doing your homework you should be able to form an informed decision on which prospective tenants to approve and which to decline.Two of the most important traits a landlord looks for in a prospectiv...

I haven't used an Idiom in my blog title in quite some time so I couldn't help to bring back "In this day and age" which simply means in modern times. When you are renting properties it might seem easiest to allow the first person who applies rent the house or apartment. However, it is important ...

Curb appeal is an important component to keep in mind when trying to catch the eye of a prospective tenant. The visual appeal of a property definitely comes into play when a tenant is considering multiple properties. Factors that effect curb appeal include; landscaping,  paint, exterior features ...

I know it sounds kind of cold but, establishing good tenant/owner relations is paramount to a successful landlord business. The first time you meet your prospective tenant is going to set the tone for the relationship and either create a positive atmosphere with clear rules and expectations or an...

Technology is always advancing. Scientists and other experts research and develop new, faster, and easier ways to accomplish tasks every day. These technological advances are made in response to a demand or desire most of which are meant to improve our quality of life. It’s now easier to; connect...

As a landlord or Property Manager, dealing with a meth lab can be a daunting and very expensive task but did you know that even after the clean up you may still be required to disclose the fact that meth was previously cooked at your property? In fact, a little over half of the states in America ...

Come to find out being a landlord is a lot harder than people perceive it is.It seems people believe that all the stress falls on the tenants who have to work hard in order to pay their rent. They think that the landlords only task is to sit back and collect rent.  I can tell you first hand that ...

Tenant retention is obviously one of the key factors when analyzing profitability of a real estate rental business. As landlords and property managers we know that retaining our current tenants is far less costly than having to find new ones. A vacant property can have a myriad of costs associate...

So you’ve shown the rental property, collected applications, and completed your tenant screening now it’s time to choose the best tenant. When analyzing a pool of applicants for a rental property it helps to quickly sort them into categories based on criteria that you follow for all potential ten...