Top Mistakes of New Landlords

Successful investors argue that their preferred strategy works best, but many believe a combination of approaches is the safe and sure way to build a sustainable real estate portfolio. Successful property investors have practices that maximize their ability to obtain properties with the greatest growth potential and strongest return on investment (ROI) highlighted the repeated

Deciding on Pets

Most owners shudder when you mention pets. To be perfectly honest, this is an understandable reaction since there are times when tenants allow their pets to cause considerable damage or liability. However, when facing the issue of pets, property managers and/or landlords often need to use a logical approach. Saying “no” to a pet right

Credit Reports are NOT Enough

Many people think tenant-screening means only obtaining a current credit report. This information is important in today’s rental market and they contain more details than ever before. There are continual changes to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, FCRA, because landlords, employers, and businesses consider credit ratings a valuable source. Then why is a credit report

Fair Housing and Assistance Animals

The Federal Fair Housing Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) protect persons with physical and/or mental disabilities. These same laws prohibit discrimination against tenants with service or support animals. The courts take this seriously and it is a huge liability to refuse to rent to a qualified handicapped person