5 Features to Look for when Choosing a Property Rental Service

Thinking of using a property rental service to manage your vacation rentals or apartment for rent in Spain? Here are five key features to watch for before choosing a service...

When A Tenant Won't Pay Rent On Time

Advice from a landlord regarding late or non paying tenants.

Property Management: Online Rental Applications Must Be Encrypted

One of the most common mistakes I see on property management websites is a company that decides they want to take online rental applications using a non-secure form. Rental applications require 1 or more social security numbers which, in the hands of hacker, can lead to identity theft and fraud. Using a non-secure form to gather this sensitive information makes you liable and party to possible criminal acts.

5 Top Tips For Residential Landlords

If you have residential property you rent out, or are thinking of entering this market, one of the best ways to keep property fully let and income producing, is to look after your tenants. Surprisingly, many landlords don’t do this, and ultimately they lose out. The only surprising thing about this is, that they are surprised! Here are my five top tips for new landlords-

Vacation Property Letting Via The Web-Is It Worth It?

Regardless of whether you own 1 or 100 properties you let out for vacations and holidays the key to your success is getting rentals in. Typically many property owners use letting agents, whilst others adopt a more DIY approach using in the main the WWW, but which method is best and why?

Effective Marketing Strategies for Property Managers

Marketing strategies are growing in importance for property managers because of changes occurring in the typical renter profile in today's real estate marketplace. More options, more choices and web-based information are keys to successful growing from a localized effort to a diverse service for nationwide property searches. How do you effectively attain national strategic marketing strategies - on a tight budget?

How To Invest In Rental Houses

To make money investing in rental houses, buy for cash flow. Otherwise, you are gambling on rental homes, not investing in them.

Should You Use A Property Manager Or Do It Yourself

At some point, every real estate investor is going to have to make the decision of whether they want to manage their property on their own or if they want to use a property manager. This can be one of the most important decisions you can make when it comes to your property

Property Management

Property management pertains to the processes applied to maximize returns by effective administration of property. It also comprises the disciplines implemented on property rules and rental policies.

Should You Collect Extra Rent and Extra Security Deposit for Pets?

There are definitely two views of thought between landlords and tenants when it comes to collecting extra money for pets. The issue of extra security deposit, extra rent, or combination of, has been the basis for many landlord/tenant disputes. Both sides have valid points. Read this article to better understand both the landlord in the tenant's perspective.

How to Get the Most For Your Dollar Of Condominium Pavement

Pavement maintenance is a significant item in the operating budget of any condominium association. Find out what to do and not to do to maximize the performance and longevity of your association's pavements.

Drafting A Credit Policy For Your Tenants

The key to finding good people to rent to is to have a consistent policy. Develop a good set of rules and don't deviate. This is the best way to avoid Fair Housing law suits and to find the perfect renter.

Home Invasion - Dealing with Mold

Many people have probably encountered a black substance around windows – this is an example of mold. This small amount of fungus is probably not harmful, but it is indicative of a moisture issue – mold grows in areas of excess moisture.