How to Be a Good Landlord: 4 Easy Tips

By Mike Barbanica Monday, September 19, 2022

As a landlord, you’re competing with over 20 million rental properties for tenants. To attract quality renters and keep them happy, you need to be a good landlord.It’s more than just providing housing. It’s about giving your tenants a safe, comfortable living en...

3 Terrific Benefits of Investing in Real Estate

By Mike Barbanica Monday, September 12, 2022

Whether you're trying to get ahead of inflation or ride out the recession, you might be wondering where to direct your investing strategy. The cost of real estate is high right now, but you can still collect rent to cover your costs and make a profit. You have many optio...

This Is How to Find a Tenant You Can Trust

By Mike Barbanica Monday, September 5, 2022

The U.S. rental market contains more than 43 million households as of 2021. When you own investment properties and act as a landlord, it's important to know your rights and responsibilities. Knowing this information helps you find and keep good tenants in your rental pro...

How to Market Rental Properties: Everything You Need to Know

By Mike Barbanica Monday, August 29, 2022

Did you know that 74% of renters use online reviews in their search for rental properties? If you have good tenant reviews, you are in luck!However, finding the best tenants involves more than having great reviews. You first need to make renters aware of your property and get the...

3 Common Property Investment Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

By Mike Barbanica Sunday, August 21, 2022

There are more than 28.1 million people currently investing in the real estate market. With that being said before you begin investing it's crucial you understand mistakes that could ruin things before they've had a chance to thrive.Property investments combine the benefi...

The Complete Rental Property Maintenance Checklist for New Landlords

By Mike Barbanica Monday, August 15, 2022

Are you a new landlord trying to figure out how to effectively and efficiently manage your rental property? This can seem overwhelming, especially if you have multiple properties to handle. Not only is the process of finding a tenant time-consuming, but your responsibilities don&...

3 Best Types of Property to Invest In

By Mike Barbanica Monday, August 8, 2022

In a 2019 Bankrate survey, nearly a third of Americans said they preferred to invest money they wouldn't need for at least a decade into real estate. Whether you're funding your investment with savings, a loan, or anything in between, you want to start looking into a...

How to Get a Tenant to Renew Their Lease

By Mike Barbanica Thursday, July 21, 2022

Sick and tired of tenant turnover? You could lose thousands of dollars every month if your tenants do not renew the lease, which could have a significant impact on your financial wellbeing.Landlords will want to do all that they can to get tenants to renew their lease agreement o...

Form 1099 for Rent Paid: A Property Manager’s Guide

By Mike Barbanica Thursday, July 14, 2022

Being a landlord can be a lucrative opportunity, but comes with certain responsibilities. One such responsibility is to pay taxes on rent paid to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This is accomplished by using form 1099 for rent paid. Property managers complete Form 1099-M...

Emotional Support Animal vs. Service Animal vs. Pet: A Guide for Landlords

By Mike Barbanica Thursday, July 7, 2022

There's one creature on this planet that is a nuisance to all landlords: pets in a rental.Whether they're cats, dogs, or parakeets, they're a guaranteed headache. They make a mess, leave a smell, and aren't a good look for prospective tenants. But in some cases, a...