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The Complete Guide to the Security Deposit Created: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
This guide will give you a complete understanding of the security deposit. Learn the basics, the rules and how to handle a dispute.
What Is Lead Certification? Created: Thursday, May 10, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 10, 2012
The EPA requires renovators of pre-1978 buildings to be lead-safe certified. Learn what lead certification is.
Single Family Investment Property Created: Monday, October 10, 2011 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
A single family home or a single family condo is a type of investment property. Find out the pros and cons of investing in single family property.
What Information Is in a Credit Check? Created: Thursday, September 29, 2011 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
Although you have heard the term, credit check, you may not fully understand what is in a credit check. Learn the information a credit check can provide about a prospective tenant.
How to Write a Newspaper Ad for Your Rental Created: Monday, February 27, 2012 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
A newspaper ad is a great way to advertise a vacancy at your property. Here's what you should include about your rental.
How to Place a Classified Ad for Your Rental in the Newspaper Created: Friday, February 24, 2012 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
The classified section of the newspaper is a great place to advertise your rental. Here's how to place the ad.
Questions You Cannot Ask a Prospective Tenant Created: Friday, February 17, 2012 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
Be careful what you say when screening prospective tenants. There are certain questions you cannot ask. Learn which ones.
10 Questions for Prospective Tenants Created: Friday, February 17, 2012 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
Finding the right tenant is often about asking the right questions. Learn the 10 Essential Questions for Prospective Tenants.
What Is the Deduction Limit for a Home Office? Created: Friday, February 10, 2012 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
Will you be able to deduct all of your home office expenses? Learn if you may be subject to a deduction limit.
Standard Mileage Rate vs. Actual Expenses Created: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
When deducting business travel expenses on your taxes you can use the standard mileage rate or the actual automobile expenses. Here's how.
How to Deduct the Home Office Expense Created: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
If you are claiming a home office on your taxes, there are different ways to deduct each expense. Here's how.
What Home Office Expenses Can You Deduct? Created: Monday, January 30, 2012 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
If you have a home office, do you know what expenses you can deduct on your taxes? Learn the common deductions available.
Basics of the Home Office Deduction Created: Friday, January 27, 2012 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
Do you have a home office? Learn the basics of the home office deduction and if you are eligible to claim it on your taxes.
15 Things to Include in Your 'For Rent' Ad Created: Friday, January 27, 2012 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
Don’t know what to include in your ‘For Rent’ ad? Learn the 15 things that will help get your property rented quickly.
Common Tax Deductions for Landlords Created: Friday, January 20, 2012 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
Landlords have many tax deductions they can take advantage of. Learn the common tax deductions that can help save you money.
How to Deduct Travel Expenses on Your Taxes Created: Friday, January 20, 2012 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
Landlords and property investors can deduct travel expenses that are related to their business on their taxes. Find out how.
What Records Should I Keep for Tax Purposes? Created: Monday, January 16, 2012 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
Do you ask yourself, 'What records should I keep for taxes?' Learn the right records to keep to make filing your taxes easier.
Improvements vs. Repairs for Rental Property Owners Created: Thursday, January 12, 2012 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
It is important to understand the difference between improvements and repairs for tax purposes and for increasing the value of your investment.
5 Ways to Get Tenants to Renew Their Lease- Keep Tenants Happy Created: Monday, January 09, 2012 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
If you want your tenants to stay for a long time, you have to keep them happy. Learn five things that will make a tenant renew their lease.
5 Things You Should Know Before Becoming a Landlord Created: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
Before you become a landlord, you should understand some of the ups and downs a landlord faces. Here are some of the challenges and rewards.
Landlord's Responsibilities to Their Community Created: Thursday, December 22, 2011 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
Landlords play a role in their community. Their responsibilities include selecting tenants, maintaining their property and paying taxes.
Landlord's Responsibilities to Themselves Created: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
Landlords have many responsibilities to themselves. These include achieving their goals, acting ethically and educating themselves.
Landlord's Responsibilities to Their Property Created: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
Being a landlord involves taking care of your property. Learn the legal responsibilities a landlord has to their investment.
Landlord's Responsibilities to Their Tenants Created: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
A landlord has certain obligations to their tenants. Learn what a landlord is legally responsible for and what they should do in good faith.
The Roles of a Landlord Created: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
It is hard to define a landlord because landlords do so many different things. Learn some of the roles a landlord takes on.
How to Terminate a Property Management Contract Created: Monday, November 28, 2011 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
If your property manager is not living up to expectations, you must terminate the management contract. Learn the dos and don'ts of firing a property manager.
How to Find the Best Property Manager- What to Look For Created: Monday, November 21, 2011 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
There are thousands of property managers out there, but they are not all created equal. Learn what you should look for so you can find the best manager for your investment.
The 6 Most Important Things to Look for in a Management Agreement Created: Monday, November 21, 2011 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
One of the most important aspects of hiring a property manager is making sure you understand the terms of the management agreement. Learn what to look for to make sure you are protected.
Important Questions For Property Manager- Fees and Services Created: Monday, November 14, 2011 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
When searching for a property manager, if you don't ask the right questions, you can easily hire the wrong person. Learn the important questions to ask about fees charged and what services will be ...
Interviewing a Property Manager - Questions to Ask Created: Saturday, November 12, 2011 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
Do you want to find the best manager for your property? Here are some questions you need to ask when interviewing a property manager.
What Is a Property Manager - What Are They Responsible For Created: Monday, November 07, 2011 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
Many property owners hire property managers to manage their investment properties. Find out what a property manager is responsible for and how they can help you.
Should You Hire a Property Manager - 9 Things to Consider Created: Friday, November 04, 2011 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
Do you need to hire a property manager? Find out what you should consider before making your decision.

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