In celebration of Earth Day 2022, we’re excited to share our support of CarbonFund.org and their Envira Amazonia Project. The project will protect nearly 500,000 acres of tropical rainforest, mitigate the release of more than 12.5 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions. Our Commitment to Sustainability Rentals America is committed to sustainability and reducing …
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Rent increases are a part of life for rental property owners and their tenants. While it will never be considered a favorite part of the landlord/tenant relationship, attention to the following do’s can make the process less painful for all involved. The key is to consider several factors before getting to the “rent increase letter.” …
Mold is difficult to detect, expensive to remove, and is responsible for a myriad of health issues. The silent cause of damage to structures and a host of symptoms and health concerns. Landlords are compelled to offer dwellings free of health hazards, including the presence of mold. If left unchecked, the harm mold inflicts …
The Rentals America Tucson team recently volunteered at Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. The team filled 2800 food bags, breaking a record! If you would like to donate or learn more about Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, please visit www.CommunityFoodBank.org About Community Food Bank The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona responds to the …
Many a rental property owner comes face to face with the question: Should I rent to college students? For some, the very thought conjures images of loud, late-night parties and disorderly conduct. Others might offer property destruction and late rent payments as cause for steering clear of student tenants. Even though these commonly held notions …
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The Rentals America Cares volunteer team was happy return to United Food Bank on March 16th to help sort food donations. We had a great time and packed nearly 8,000 pounds of food! Cedric, one of the volunteer leaders, shared several personal stories about his experience with United and Feeding America. It was great to …
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Both first-time and experienced landlords face the dilemma of establishing rental prices for their property. Set the rent too high, and units will sit empty, earning nothing while still accumulating expenses via utilities, taxes, insurance, etc. Charge too little in rent, and red ink will dominate your profit and loss statement again. The prospect of …
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Yes . . . What does happen? Some landlords have never considered facing that situation, while other property owners consciously choose not to think about that scenario. Still, all would have to admit that it’s better to be prepared than to be caught off guard. So, how about we dive into answering that very question. …
If you are a real estate investor, this is the book! As one reader says, “It’s a must-have reference for anyone from new to seasoned investors.” Gallinelli divides his book into two parts. In part one – Chapters 1-6, Gallinelli discusses the various topics investors need to understand. In chapters one and two, we discover how …
FACT: Empty rental units do not make money -they cost money in lost revenue and new-tenant renovation/improvement costs. In addition, they can eat up big chunks of a landlord’s time. Long-term tenants are the key to increasing revenue and profitability. Period. But how to achieve tenant longevity is the question. Some of the reasons tenants …
