Nowhere in the country is safe from natural disasters, and property owners should be aware of what calamities might strike in their area. But what should landlords in particular know...

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Before patronizing a business, many people look online for ratings and rankings by other customers, and people seeking rental properties are no different. In this episode of Night School, we’ll...

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Many landlords are confused about whether or not to gather social security numbers from tenants, whether during the screening process or at lease signing. In this episode of Night School,...

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When a tenant moves, it’s important for the landlord to get the new address, whether the tenant left after a lease ended or they skipped out without notice. In this...

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In deciding which applicant to choose to rent a property, landlords have a lot of factors to consider and a tenant screening can really help. In this episode of Night...

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Often, a landlord needs to set expectations up front, whether to help weed out unacceptable applicants or to help new tenants understand the rules and requirements. In this episode of Night...

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Landlords are a unique group of business entrepreneurs and can benefit from professional associations. But are landlord associations and real estate investment club worth it? In this episode of Night...

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Landlords deal with lots of fees, from late fees to application fees. Some landlords have questions about non-refundable application fees, such as whether they are even legal and if there...

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When landlords want to learn more about a tenant or verify information on an application, its simple and effective to turn to the internet for answers. In this episode of...

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Brenton Hayden is an expert in residential property management. He’s a real estate advertising and branding expert who was recently awarded the Young Entrepreneur of the year award for 2010 by...

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