Landlords: Don’t Invest Your Security Deposits in Bitcoin
By Kimberly Rau, MassLandlords, Inc. A Massachusetts renter came to Reddit in early June with a wild story: their landlord was withholding almost half of their security deposit after investing…
Different Ways to Structure Late Fees
Late fees are an unfortunate but necessary part of the rental business. For most landlords, enforcing them can be one of the worst parts of the job. It’s understandable. No…
How Much Do Different Types of Flooring Cost?
It seems like landlords need new flooring between every single tenancy. So what flooring options are available, how much do they cost, and how does new flooring affects your property…
Portland’s Multifamily Sector Building a Comeback
Portland’s multifamily sector is building a comeback as construction activity stays elevated, rent development is consistent and the employment market is recouping losses, according to the Yardi Matrix June 2020…
Court Upholds Law Requiring Landlords Pay Rent To Evicted Tenants
A federal appeals court in California has upheld a law requiring landlords to pay one month of rent to evicted tenants, according to reports. The San Francisco Chronicle reported that…
How To Waterproof Your Rental Property Basement
The basement is an important part of your property to protect so let’s take a look at the issues around how to best waterproof your rental property basement. By Phil…
The 8 Best Short-Term Investments to Hold Money for Real Estate Deals
You don’t always know when a killer real estate deal will come along. Sometimes you wait months or longer for the right deal. Plus, it takes time to save up…
Where Are The Most Competitive Rental Markets?
A look at the 100 largest markets in the U.S. shows where the most competitive rental markets are and what is driving the competition, according to research from RentCafé. Using…
Help Your Clients and Friends Save and Grow Their Business with Free MassLandlords Marketing Materials
We invite all our members to order free MassLandlords flyers and marketing materials to share with your clients, customers, service providers, friends and others. We will provide you with flyers,…