When it comes to living in a historic property, there is a lot to like. But one thing that can be notoriously problematic, is the lack of closet space. Built in an era where amoires were commonplace and people simply did not own as many possessions, architects in the early 20th century didn’t often pay much attention More»
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Making your apartment showings matter
You’ve been trying to lease that apartment for weeks and you finally have an appointment for a showing. The prospective tenant shows up and says how much they love the apartment. Flash forward a few weeks later and the apartment still hasn’t been rented and you are still losing money. What went wrong? Was the unit not right More»
Friendly alternatives to evicting bad tenants
One of the most dreaded events in the life of a landlord is when you have to give a tenant the boot. Whether it’s because they don’t pay rent on time, tear up their unit, or cause some other nuisance, bad tenants can turn a profitable rental property into a property management nightmare. Eviction and Cash More»
“Cash for Keys” as an eviction alternative
Getting unwanted tenants out of your apartment units can be one of the most frustrating experiences a landlord can go through. Whether they need to leave in order to rehab the unit or you want them out because they aren’t paying their rent, its not a fun experience. You just want them out as soon More»
Ice buildup can cause roof leaks
Fighting roof leaks on a flat roof can a struggle. Even with the highest quality roof you are constantly in a battle against gravity. It’s not a question of if, but when gravity will win and water will find a way inside. Refreshing adhesive or tar on seams and opening in the roof can go a More»
Upgrade to programmable thermostats to save on utilities
You’re standing in the middle of the hardware store debating whether there is any reason to spend the extra $10 on that fancy thermostat. You know, the one that can be programmed to adjust the temperature depending on the time and day. Like many property owners, you decide to go on the cheap. Big mistake. More»
To “allow” or “not allow” pets in your apartments?
One of the decisions that all landlords must face when managing their apartments is whether or not to allow pets in their properties. There is no doubt that there can be a negative side to allowing pets: they can pee on the carpet, they can scratch hardwood floors, they can be loud when they bark More»
Apartment Pet Policy
So you’re a landlord who has decided to allow pets into your apartment. Even so, that doesn’t mean you should simply allow any pet to stay at your property. To ensure the safety of tenants, other pets in the building and your property, you should always run a background check on a pet, just like you More»
Watch out for fleas in run-down buildings
If you are like most people, you probably don’t have much experience with fleas. Even if you have had minor troubles with them in your home, caused by a dog or cat, you most likely took steps to remove them quickly before they became a problem. But when a property owner simply gives up on any semblance More»
Compare rental rates with Rentometer
While it is far from perfect, if you are a landlord or real estate agent trying to figure out what your rental unit is worth, or a prospective tenant wanting to make sure you aren’t being ripped off, you might want to check out Rentometer. It pulls aggregate apartment listing pricing from around the internet to get More»
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Replacing old mortar for historic brick
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Sewer lateral lining
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How to pay for your real estate investments?
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Fannie Mae against investors
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Apartment Pet Policy
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Clothing racks can solve closet shortage problem
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Making your apartment showings matter
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Friendly alternatives to evicting bad tenants
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“Cash for Keys” as an eviction alternative
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What happens when you walk away from your mortgage?
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