In this chapter, I will discuss charging for house repairs. Even if, you as a landlord decide to do the repairs yourself. House repairs can often be a great expense so it is reasonable to charge renters if their conduct has caused damage to the property. Your job as a landlord is to make sure the … Read more
Screening prospective quality tenants is never a desirable thing to do. Very few people like digging into the private lives of others. However, as a landlord it is very important that you find quality tenants who will not damage your property. [inf_infusionsoft_inline optin_id=optin_2] Rental tenant screening has three steps. Each of which should be followed in order … Read more
It is difficult to choose which house amenities your property should have. House amenities vary somewhat depending on location and the architecture; however, there are certain items which you should never have in your rental property. Certain items are impractical for making long-term rental income even if they are convenient in your home. This article will highlight the top items. … Read more
Preventive maintenance for rental properties is always better to perform than emergency maintenance because spotting a problem early leads to a cheaper repair. Finding potential problems in your rental property will take some diligent work and can be daunting for a single person to perform, especially if a person owns multiple properties. A shortcut list … Read more
Just when you thought you’re going to get a good sleep and you receive a phone call from a loud woman. Guess what, it’s your tenant, telling you to fix their leaking faucet at 10 PM. Maybe it’s time to look for the best property management company? How To Choose a Property Management Company Have you … Read more
Did your tenant report about your broken Residential central air conditioning unit– AGAIN? Thinking what Residential central air conditioning units to buy your rentals? Looking into replacing the old dusty Residential central air conditioning unit? Residential central air conditioning units are also difficult to install.It is important to get your perfect choice the first time. … Read more
Where is home for you? As a tenant, you will want to find your ideal home. Some people enjoy certain characteristics such as wood floors or marble countertops. Others look at practicality, like how will my house benefit my portfolio in future years. There are many aspects of having an ideal home. In this chapter, … Read more
Winter can be the bugbear for gardeners but if you follow these landscaping tips then you’ll have a garden to be proud of. With lots of ways to leave your garden looking stunning, even over winter, these landscape design tips will keep your garden looking bright and colorful even on the greyest of days. So … Read more
On October 26, 2017, the B.C. government introduced changes to the Residential Tenancy Act related to the use of vacating clause in a fixed term residential tenancy agreement. It is a clause that requires the tenants to move out or sign a new lease at the end of a fixed term tenancy. The landlords will … Read more
You’ve sent the notice to end tenancy, they accepted it, then they moved out, now what? We’ve already discussed how to go about ending the rental agreement, but what happens once that’s over? So far, we’ve covered how to get started as a landlord, how to market your rental unit, what to do once you’ve … Read more
Now that we’ve covered tenancy basics let’s discuss how to be better prepared for tenant problems that may arise during your time as a landlord. You have to make sure your building is fully up-to-date with codes and policies and, if not, that you make the necessary repairs. You also may have issues with tenants … Read more
Attracting and retaining good tenants isn’t always a walk in the park. In fact, the cost of getting rid of bad tenants can be quite expensive. Frequent repairs, vacant home expenses, and your own personal time and effort can quickly rack up. That’s why it pays to be a great landlord. How to Be an … Read more