Rent Price Fixing by Algorithm is Still Price Fixing
FTC: ‘Landlords and property managers can’t collude on rental pricing’ The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Justice have filed a joint legal brief saying price fixing…
What Makes Property Management Software Vital for New Landlords?
Becoming a property owner is exciting, but for new landlords, it comes with its fair share of challenges. From tenant screening to rent collection and property maintenance, the responsibilities can…
How Can Landlords Effectively Communicate Rent Hikes to Tenants?
Talking to tenants about rent increases is one of the hardest things for me to do. It makes me uncomfortable and I find myself dreading any upcoming conversations about it.…
Essential Cleaning Tips for Landlords: Rental Property Maintenance
For a landlord, maintaining a clean and inviting rental property is not just a matter of aesthetics; it is a key ingredient for success. The upkeep of rental properties goes…
Landlord’s Handbook for Effective Rental Property Marketing
Landlords strive to ensure their rental properties remain sought after in the competitive rental property market, where demand and supply constantly fluctuate. We have found one of the keys to…
Best Pre-Screening Questions Landlords Should Ask Potential Tenants
Selecting the tenants best suited for your rental property is critical for landlords. Failing to do so can mean at the very least unhappy tenants and an unhappy landlord, but…
Rental Property Management Software Overview: Rentec Direct
The latest of our property management software products we are looking at, Rentec Direct was created by a software developer who was also managing properties as a landlord. This unique…
RentPrep Tenant Screening: Property Management Software Overview
Whether you manage one or 100 properties, you know that tenants can make or break a rental portfolio. Without the right screening tools, it’s nearly impossible to know whether or…
Non-Qualifying Mortgages: Uses & List of Non-QM Lenders
TL;DR On Non-Qualifying or Non-QM Loans: Non-QM loans provide flexible financing options for real estate investors who do not qualify for traditional mortgages. Non-QM loans allow investors to secure financing…
How to Make Money in Real Estate: 18 Investing Strategies
TL;DR on How To Make Money In Real Estate: Real estate has offered higher returns with about half the stock market’s volatility over more than a century. Investors can make…