Cigarette smoke has proven to be one of the more destructive things to affect a property and other tenants over time, and many landlords want to know what they can...

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Renting to college students can be good and bad for landlords with rental property in a college town. In this episode of Night School, we’ll examine the unique conditions landlords...

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Bryan founded Property Stick in 2012 in Minneapolis, and along with his brother Jeff, have been involved in the real estate world since 2007. With experience in both commercial and...

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Renter’s insurance protects the tenant’s property in the event of a problem, such as a water leak, act of nature or robbery. However, many landlords aren’t sure if they can require...

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One of the most telling factors in whether or not an applicant will be a good tenant is their eviction record. However, eviction records can be particularly hard to find....

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A co-signer for a tenant can really bring a landlord peace of mind because there’s a financial backup in case the tenant can’t or won’t pay. But what kind of...

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An applicant’s criminal history can tell a lot about what type of tenant that person will be. There are several different ways to look at an applicant’s criminal history and...

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Proper tenant screening is important step in making sure landlords know exactly who it is they are renting to, but what happens when an applicant lies on a rental application....

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There are a number of reasons why a landlord may decide to deny an applicant, and there’s more to it than simply notifying an applicant about the bad news. On this...

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From a broken window to holes in the wall to destruction that totals thousands of dollars, the damage tenants can do to a rental property is a landlord’s worst nightmare. On...

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