Thousands of pets are abandoned each year and a significant amount occur when the owners move and leave the animals behind. Landlords have a particular responsibility when it comes to pets...

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Who does a landlord consider to be an ideal tenant? Creating a tenant avatar, or a profile of who is the best fit for a property, is a good way to...

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Mike Simmons is the founder and host of the Just Start Real Estate podcast and a real estate investor in Michigan. He is also a husband and father of three. Along...

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Reasonable accommodations allow for certain adjustments in a rental property or lease agreement for tenants who have disabilities, but how are they defined exactly and how far must landlords go...

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To fill vacant rental units quickly, skilled landlords use a wide range of marketing techniques to make their property attractive to qualified tenants. On this episode of RentPrep’s Night School, we’ll...

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When an unapproved roommate is living in a rental property and is not listed on the lease agreement, it can lead to a range of problems for landlords. On this episode of RentPrep’s...

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Most landlords will agree that one of the hardest parts of the job is collecting money from tenants who are reluctant to pay. On this episode of RentPrep’s Night School,...

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Gabrielle LeVota’s strong background in media, marketing, and management put her in an ideal position to assume the responsibilities of Executive Director of PREIMA, the Professional Real Estate Investors and...

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When a tenant abandons a rental without notice, landlords can’t just take over. Instead, they need to comply with state and federal laws in order to legally repossess the unit....

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Evictions can be very costly for landlords, so a growing number are using a cash for keys incentive on bad tenants, where landlords pay cash to tenants to move out quickly...

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