January 9, 2023What is a Rent Guarantor? (And When Is The Best Time to Ask For One?) Instead of turning these potential tenants away based on factors such as high debt ratios, poor credit, or a short credit history, there is something you can do in order to accept these renters – without taking on the associated risk. If you find yourself in this situation, you may want to consider asking for a rent guarantor. By Scott Dillingham6 min Read
January 9, 2023How to Handle a Bad Tenant Without Resorting to Eviction – 5 Essential TipsA bad tenant can quickly sour any real estate investment. However, evicting a problem tenant is a long and tedious process that can wind up costing you more than it is worth. So, many investors start out by looking for solutions that do not require them to rely on eviction in order to remedy the […]By Scott Dillingham5 min Read
January 9, 2023The Key to Being a Great Landlord is Understanding Your Tenants Becoming a great landlord is actually a relatively easy task if you are willing to set your mind to it and take the first step. By Scott Dillingham6 min Read
January 9, 2023More Than 1 Qualified Tenants – How to Make the Best ChoicePicture this – you are screening tenants for a new rental property you have just put on the market and as you are going through their applications, you find yourself stuck between multiple qualified tenants who appear to be excellent options. What do you do? By Scott Dillingham6 min Read
January 9, 2023Show Your Tenant Appreciation This Thanksgiving – 5 Successful TipsTenant appreciation is incredibly important for a few key reasons. Through appreciating your tenants and making that appreciation known, you can avoid vacancies, find new tenants faster and encourage tenants to keep up their positive behaviours. By Scott Dillingham5 min Read
January 9, 2023Avoid Late Rent Payments – 3 Ways You Can Encourage Your Tenants to Pay On Time As a real estate investor the last thing you want to deal with is late rent payments. Not only can it throw a wrench into your finances as you cover all of your property expenses without the payment but chasing tenants down for late or missed rental payments can be a lengthy process. By Scott Dillingham6 min Read
January 9, 2023Tenant Damages – How to Protect Your Rental Property in 3 Easy StepsCracked tiles, holes in the drywall and broken windows, these are all types of damage that tenants may cause on your rental properties. When this happens, what can you do about it? The first thing you need to remember is not to panic, while general wear and tear are natural and expected, most tenants are […]By Scott Dillingham6 min Read
March 9, 2023 January 8, 2023When is Evicting Your Tenant The Wrong Decision? The Truth About RentalsEviction is never an easy process for landlords to go through. Typically, the only time you would want to consider an eviction is as a last resort when you have already exhausted all of your options. However, sometimes evicting your tenant can be a poor choice. By Scott Dillingham6 min Read
March 9, 2023 January 8, 20238 Top Screening Questions You Need to Ask New Tenants To help you determine the qualifications of a tenant, here are eight screening questions you should be asking prospective tenants. By Scott Dillingham6 min Read
March 10, 2023 January 8, 2023Hands-Off Property Management – 5 Key Success TipsOne of the main appeals of real estate investing is the dream of passive income. That means they are looking for ways to let go and take a hands-off approach to investing. After all, you do not want your investments to become a second job. The first thing to remember is that it is impossible […]By Scott Dillingham5 min Read
March 9, 2023 January 8, 2023Tenant Communication – The 3 Best MethodsHowever, while it is important to establish that line of tenant communication, it is equally important that you determine a consistent medium for those communications to use. After all, if you are juggling a combination of texts, letters, and phone calls, it may become difficult to ensure that the message conveyed in consistent across conversations. By Scott Dillingham5 min Read
March 10, 2023 January 7, 2023Finding the Ideal Tenant (5 Traits You Should Look for During Screening)As a landlord, you want to find the best tenants available for your properties. After all, a good tenant is going to take care of your property and consistently pay their rent on time, allowing you to relax and focus on other things. Now the question remains, how do you find these ideal tenants? By Scott Dillingham6 min Read