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Over the past two years, we’ve seen more and more home renovations taking place across Detroit. People are fixing up their houses, private companies are breathing new life into old buildings, and the city is actively supporting this metro-wide beautification project with additional grants and resources. If you’re a landlord who owns property here, what […]
Many investors miss one critical aspect of property management, and it costs them thousands of dollars—or worse, leaves them labeled as a slumlord. The truth is, to be successful, you must understand the class of your property and the type of tenants it will attract. Over-improving a rental property can be just as damaging to […]
“With great power comes great responsibility.” An electrical problem can put both landlords and tenants at risk. So, if you’re a rental investor, you need to ensure that you have a safe rental property to avoid any potential accidents or legal issues. Unfortunately, many landlords fail to recognize the signs until it’s too late. To […]
As you may know, having family tenants can bring multiple benefits—like longer rental periods and greater motivation to keep the house clean and well-maintained. But with families come children, who require extra safety precautions when it comes to living at a rental property. From baby-proofing outlets and cabinets to securing windows with safety locks, ensuring […]
In 2020, it was estimated that 11% of all housing units in the United States are abandoned—that’s over 16 million properties across the country that you could purchase, flip, and rent out. Plus, just because a property is unoccupied doesn’t mean it’s uninhabitable, as vacancy could be influenced by location or demand and supply without […]
How often have you spilled red wine on a carpet? We’re all guilty of it. And maintaining it can be a lot of work, especially in a rental. Not only does it make the property look nicer, but it’s also required by law in some cases. In this article, we’ll discuss why landlords should keep […]
Whether you’ve been renting for years or you’re just getting started in the real estate industry, it’s important to know your landlord responsibilities or legal obligations as a landlord. As a landlord, you can’t just rent a property and forget about it. Just like your tenants—you have certain responsibilities. Thankfully, when it comes to […]
“Wear and tear” has to be one of the vaguest descriptions used in landlord-tenant laws. What’s considered reasonable wear and tear? When does it qualify as extensive damage to your rental property? Not only is it difficult to determine, but landlord-tenant laws also vary across different states when it comes to defining this. What’s wear […]
As a landlord, it’s always ideal to have some basic knowledge and skills to take care of the repairs that will inevitably come up in your rentals without needing to shell out for a contractor. Let’s consider the two approaches: DIY-ing and hiring a professional. If you want to be hands-off, make sure that […]
It should be expected that something will always go wrong or need fixing with any rental property. These extreme rental property damages and maintenance Issues often depends on the age and amount of deferred maintenance of a property and the demographics of the tenants. There are, things that most landlords aren’t prepared for either financially […]