When I talk to new and seasoned landlords alike, one of the topics we invariably land on is the importance of tenant screening. In fact, in full disclosure, I now operate a company that provides free ...

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As a small landlord, a single bad tenant can devastate your business. Unlike large management companies with diversified portfolios and legal departments, you don’t have the financial cushion to ...

As the founder of a property management company that has an eviction rate of less than 1%, I know firsthand how the success of your rental property hinges on finding trustworthy and reliable tenants ...

On May 2, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released two sets of guidance addressing the applicability of the Fair Housing Act (FHA) to two areas where, in the agency’s view, ...

A new law regulating tenant screening fees, in an effort to protect renters and provide more transparency in the rental application process, will take effect May 1. Signed into law from a bill ...

Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, has written to newly confirmed Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra, ...

Reducing tenant turnover is crucial for maximizing rental income and minimizing expenses related to vacancies and property preparation. Three key strategies for minimizing tenant turnover include ...

The best way to avoid eviction is screening, excellent communication skills, and following through consistently. Landlords in ...