Monthly Archives: April 2016

How to Find the Best Property Manager

property manager

A rental property is a big investment and it is imperative that you find a trustworthy property manager. Here’s what to look for in your next property manager:

Transparency

What is their communication style? Are they open with you when it comes to being transparent with their reporting? It should be easy to get access to documents like contacts, lease agreements, or expenditure reports. It will probably be easiest if the property management company uses technology. This will ensure efficient and fast communication as well as immediate access to the aforementioned documents. Continue reading →

How to Remodel Your Rental

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The rental market is very hot right now and in most cases you can easily rent your property without any major improvements.  But with interest rates at all time lows it may make sense financially to take advantage of these historic rates.

Improving your rental property will help you find quality tenants and if you expand the size of dwelling it can have a significant increase in rent.  As a landlord you want to find the best tenants and avoid churning each year.   For most landlords the ideal tenant is a family. Appealing to families is not difficult; it just takes focus. Think about what rooms of the house are important to a reliable family. Continue reading →

10 Ways To Have a “Green” Home and Save Money

solar panels
We’ve all been inundated with the negative impact we have made on the internet and of course the underlining message that we need to change our ways. So why not make some simple changes to make your home eco-friendly and save money at the same time? Your conscious will rest easy and you could benefit from some extra spending cash.

So here’s a couple of change to greenify your home:

Location

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