Finding the right tenant is a numbers game — at least in theory. The more applicants you attract, the higher the likelihood that several of those will be good prospects. Or, at least it would seem. But in practice, when finding a tenant, less can be more. Consider how...

Keeping score is a good thing, especially when it comes to evaluating your potential rental profits. In the rush to fill vacancies or get through a one-year tenancy, it’s easy to lose sight of long-term goals. But there’s always time to step back and review your...

Finding the right tenant is a numbers game -- at least in theory. The more applicants you attract, the higher the likelihood that several of those will be good prospects. Or, at least it would seem. But in practice, when finding a tenant, less can be more. Consider...

A property manager in Lynn, Massachusetts recently was plagued by two violent crimes. In a news report, the manager details how his company has been proactively working with the local police department to evict the bad tenants and make the property safer for all...

Keeping score is a good thing, especially when it comes to evaluating your potential rental profits. In the rush to fill vacancies or get through a one-year tenancy, it's easy to lose sight of long-term goals. But there's always time to step back and review your...

Q: Exactly what do you say when rejecting an applicant? Discrimination lawsuits are running rampant, and it’s not difficult for a rejected applicant to turn a rejection into a legal nightmare. Saying a space is rented and then not taking down the advertisements seems...

A property manager in Lynn, Massachusetts recently was plagued by two violent crimes. In a news report, the manager details how his company has been proactively working with the local police department to evict the bad tenants and make the property safer for all...

Keeping rental properties running smoothly takes planning, and consistency. Common mistakes, like the ones listed here, are likely to fuel problems down the road: Mistake #1: Not Screening Tenants. Despite the risks, it’s still common to find landlords who trust that...

Q: How can I reject a prospective tenant based on the sixth sense I get when meeting the person and feeling that their character is not desirable to work with? -TVS Landlord If you are getting a bad vibe from a prospect, chances are it’s legitimate. Instinct or a...

Q: Exactly what do you say when rejecting an applicant? Discrimination lawsuits are running rampant, and it’s not difficult for a rejected applicant to turn a rejection into a legal nightmare. Saying a space is rented and then not taking down the advertisements seems...

Keeping rental properties running smoothly takes planning, and consistency. Common mistakes, like the ones listed here, are likely to fuel problems down the road: Mistake #1: Not Screening Tenants. Despite the risks, it's still common to find landlords who trust that...

Q: How can I reject a prospective tenant based on the sixth sense I get when meeting the person and feeling that their character is not desirable to work with? -TVS Landlord If you are getting a bad vibe from a prospect, chances are it’s legitimate. Instinct or a...

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “a bad tenant costs more than a vacancy.” But just how much does a bad tenant cost? Let’s look at an actual example. A tenant signed a one year lease and paid a security deposit. Shortly after moving in, the deposit check bounced. The...