Those who live in a rental maintained by a landlord with whom they have open communication have it quite good. They have a great relationship with the landlord or superintendent, and they see any of their complaints taken care of quickly.
Most renters can now buy a home without increasing their monthly costs
May 1, 2017 by
Rents are now so high in some parts of the U.S. that it’s now possible to buy a home without increasing your monthly costs, according to Zillow. The online listings portal says renters can now purchase a home nearly 50 percent more expensive than the median valued home, and keep the same monthly housing budget. […]
Institutional Single Family Rental Purchasing Shifts
April 30, 2017 by
As reported by Morningstar Credit Ratings, as the institutional residential rental market matures, so does the dominate geographic location of new purchases. At the same time, key sources of new purchases has changed. The prevailing geographical location has shifted from the southwest United States to the southeast. While Florida remains the industry’s
Rental markets show signs of slowing down, Zillow says
April 21, 2017 by
Rents across the country rose 0.7 percent from last March, the slowest rate of appreciation since November 2012, as new construction began to meet renter demand and soften the market.
Rents Climb, Vacancies Decline
April 10, 2017 by
As expected, retention of renters when leases expired continued to increase in March as people find it difficult to find lower rents for comparable properties in this tight rental market. This is based on the analysis of just under 105,000 properties
How to Set the Perfect Rent Price for a Rental Property
April 5, 2017 by
If there is something that many landlords struggle with it is how to determine the perfect rent price for their properties. Naturally, most of them would wish to set the prices as high as possible so as to recoup their investment.
Tips to Enhance Curb Appeal of Your Rental Property
April 4, 2017 by
When your rental property becomes vacant, it is understandable for you to get anxious and eager to get a new tenant. However, instead of rushing to advertise the vacancy, take the time to renovate the premises to make it stand out, beautiful, and appealing to high-quality prospectors.
Top 5 Reasons Rental Properties are a Great Investment
April 3, 2017 by
For the past few years, a lot of investors have considered rental properties as a lucrative way to generate passive income. Aside from that, here are some the reasons that would convince you to invest in a rental property as well.
Hidden Costs That Can Diminish Your Rental Property Profits
April 3, 2017 by
When purchasing their first rental properties, many investors believe that the assets will effortlessly bring in money. However, they soon discover the hard way, that owning rental units attract a myriad of costs, which can significantly dent the amount of rental income. It is,
How to Properly Raise Rent as a Landlord
April 2, 2017 by
Raising the rent calls for a blend of remarkable public relations with tenants, good business skills, a lot of research, and knowledge regarding legal requirements. Thus, it usually gives an inexperienced landlord cold feet, especially
