Do you live in an area where property is so expensive that it feels impossible to get a good return on your investment? Or is your local rental market too flooded with properties or lacking in the kinds of tenants you’d like to work with? Whatever the challenges, if owning and maintaining rental property in …
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Being a landlord comes with challenges, but finding out your tenant has been arrested might be a landlord’s worst nightmare! Fortunately, there are procedures for how to deal with such a contingency. This article will help landlords know how to protect themselves and their assets if this situation occurs. CONFIRM First, confirm your tenant is …
Investing in real estate provides many obvious avenues of potential revenue, from monthly rent to selling a renovated house at a higher price point. But the concept of buying and selling wholesale real estate can be a little murkier. What is Wholesale Real Estate? A real estate wholesaler seeks properties priced below their fair market …
On the surface, investing in a foreclosure home might seem like a surefire way to make money. After all, the purchase price is usually lower than the property’s market value. But foreclosures can be complex, and even a purchase that seems like a bargain is no guarantee that you’ll make money on the venture. Here …
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You’ve undergone a thorough screening process, selected a tenant, signed a lease, and prepped the unit for the new renter to move in. The last thing you want to hear is that your new tenant doesn’t want the unit after all. But occasionally, a renter breaks the lease before taking possession of the unit. How …
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Are you considering acquiring a new rental property in 2025? As many Americans move to the suburbs, landlords are considering purchasing a single-family rental property in the suburbs. Like any investment, a suburban rental property’s success will depend on several factors. The following pros and cons can help you determine whether owning a rental property …
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As a landlord, tenants trust you to keep their home safe and well-maintained. But they’re also trusting you with their personal information. Rental applicants are typically required to share private data like their date of birth, phone number, previous addresses, employment status, and social security number. Once tenants sign a rental agreement, they may need …
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At Rentals America, we believe in giving back to the communities we serve. Our Rentals America Cares initiative is our commitment to creating meaningful change and supporting those in need. Today, we’re thrilled to share a milestone that truly underscores the impact of this commitment. Rentals America has now donated over 575,000 meals to fight …
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The U.S. rental market has been in constant flux over the past few years, from the pandemic to economic and technological changes. As we close the books on 2024, many landlords wonder what to expect in the coming year. No predictions can be a guarantee with a political shift on the horizon and the volatility …
It’s the time of year to look ahead and formulate goals and plans for the future of your business. Are you hoping to grow your investments in 2025? Do you want to manage your properties more efficiently? Perhaps you’re a prospective landlord considering your first rental home purchase. Studying the real estate market and investment …
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