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Writing a Rental Application Form 1 year 51 weeks ago

Landlords want to protect their rental property. The easiest way to do that is to use a good rental application form. Standard rental application forms from an office supply store may be adequate in some cases, but if the landlord wants to get more answers or more in-depth responses, they may need to add more questions for prospective tenants to answer.
The Basic Rental Application Form

Beginning with a standard rental application form is a good place to start when writing a rental application form. The introductory basics are the same: the applicant's name,

Tips for Landlords 1 year 13 weeks ago

Managing rentals and being a landlord is a big job. Owning rental property can be good or bad, depending on your preparation, knowledge, and sometimes, just pure luck. Knowing what to expect when being a landlord is key to being successful.

I wrote the following articles based on my experience as a landlord. I cover the following topics:

- rental paperwork like how to draw up a rental contract, how to obtain a credit report for renters, and writing an eviction notice for tenants
- repairing and fixing up rental properties
- finding renters

How to Convince Vacation Rental Landlord to Allow You to Have Pets in House 1 year 33 weeks ago

If you own pets and like to like to take vacations I'm sure you've run into this many times. Many of the vacation rental homes or rental properties do not allow pets. Realtors and landlords don't want to rent a house to people with dogs and cats because of the noise, smell and mess these pets can make.
Even if you found your dream vacation rental property and your landlord does not allow pets, you might still be able to get Fido or Kitty in there legitimately.

What Are Rental Properties? 1 year 34 weeks ago

What are rental properties? What are the different types of property rentals and how do they differ? Are rental properties good investments? This article provides an overview of the responsiblities of the owner/landlord vs the tenants. Outlines the difference between residential and commercial real estate. Identify the different sources that rental income provide. Identifies the pros and cons with rental properties from an investment perspective. Provides tips on owning and managing you real estate investment.

How to Find Renters for Rental Properties 2 years 1 week ago

It's important for a landlord to find renters for rental properties to keep their investment making money. When a rental house or apartment sits empty, the landlord or investor isn't earning income.

Find tenants to keep the occupancy rate up and who will pay their rent on time and take care of the landlord's investment while making the place their home.