How to Keep Renters Happy

How to Keep Renters Happy

One of the biggest challenges of renting out a property is finding reliable tenants. Luckily a well-crafted marketing strategy can help you fill your vacancies quickly. By having a thorough tenant screening process, you can ensure that only responsible tenants occupy your home, minimizing the risk of property damage, missed payments, and evictions. Another major challenge landlords often encounter is high tenant turnover rates. Having tenants staying on your rental only in the short term can lead to higher cleaning, marketing, and maintenance c…

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Mastering the Art of Rent Collection: Strategies for On-Time Payments

Mastering the Art of Rent Collection: Strategies for On-Time Payments

Are you tired of chasing down rent payments every month? Mastering the art of rent collection is a crucial skill every landlord should hone to ensure a steady cash flow and maintain a positive landlord-tenant relationship. This article unveils proven strategies to encourage on-time payments, making the rent collection process smoother and less stressful. By implementing a mix of modern technology, clear communication, and a touch of personal rapport, you can transform this often dreaded task into a well-oiled routine. Dive in to explore acti…

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Why You Should Invest in Real Estate Over the Stock Market

Why You Should Invest in Real Estate Over the Stock Market

Have you ever found yourself caught in the dilemma of choosing between real estate and the stock market for your investment portfolio? As a landlord, aligning your financial endeavors with real estate investments can be a game-changer. This article unfolds the myriad benefits of investing in real estate over the stock market, offering a stable income, tax advantages, and appreciating asset value. Unlike the volatile nature of stocks, real estate provides a tangible asset that’s often immune to sudden market fluctuations, ensuring a safer inve…

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When and How to Raise Rental Prices

When and How to Raise Rental Prices

As a landlord, you might find yourself in a situation with a quality long-term tenant. If they have been consistently paying their rent on time and adhering to the property rules and regulations, you might think they are the perfect tenant! However, there is the only issue at hand. You feel they are paying below the market value of the property and you want to increase the rent come lease renewal time. In this article, the team from NFI Property Management Solutions has put together a comprehensive article to discuss raising the rent. With thi…

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What to Do with Mail from Previous Tenants: A Guide for Landlords

What to Do with Mail from Previous Tenants: A Guide for Landlords

After parting ways with a tenant, you are ready to put your rental back on the market. But one issue remains pending; the increasing piling of mail on the front door. This is not an unusual predicament that landlords can find themselves in. Occasionally, it could be the case that a past tenant failed to give the US postal service a forwarding address, or businesses did not receive the change of address. Not only is this an issue for you but also for your new tenant. It can be an annoying issue that sets the wrong idea for your long-term relat…

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