Noise — it’s likely the number one complaint landlords hear from tenants. Perhaps that’s because it can come from so many sources, and because people have such different tolerance levels. That can make it difficult for a landlord to come up with an effective strategy...

The key to successful rental property tours is understanding that showing a property for rent is not the same as showing a property for sale. For one thing, the landlord and tenant must forge a relationship that could last for years; buyers and sellers likely will...

Noise -- it's likely the number one complaint landlords hear from tenants. Perhaps that's because it can come from so many sources,  and because people have such different tolerance levels. That can make it difficult for a landlord to come up with an effective...

The key to successful rental property tours is understanding that showing a property for rent is not the same as showing a property for sale. For one thing, the landlord and tenant must forge a relationship that could last for years; buyers and sellers likely will...

Every landlord understands the importance of choosing quality tenants. But not every landlord’s tenant screening policy is as effective as it could be. A landlord who cuts corners with tenant screening is no different than another business owner who hires an employee...

A rental application serves as a road map for screening tenants, and leads a landlord to highly qualified renters. But obtaining the information in the rental application does little good if that information is not verified. Have a set policy in place for verifying...

In light of the growing popularity of social media vehicles like Facebook and Twitter, landlords are bound to ask: Should I research my new tenant on the Internet? In fact, many tech savvy landlords do include a social media search in their tenant background checks....

Every landlord understands the importance of choosing quality tenants. But not every landlord's tenant screening policy is as effective as it could be. A landlord who cuts corners with tenant screening is no different than another business owner who hires an employee...

A rental application serves as a road map for screening tenants, and leads a landlord to highly qualified renters. But obtaining the information in the rental application does little good if that information is not verified. Have a set policy in place for verifying a...

In light of the growing popularity of social media vehicles like Facebook and Twitter, landlords are bound to ask: Should I research my new tenant on the Internet?" In fact, many tech savvy landlords do include a social media search in their tenant background checks....

Each year, thousands of people fall victim to fraud. Most victims believed it would never happen to them. The word "fraud" conjures images of Internet scams or stolen identities. But landlords often are the targets of fraud schemes. Small landlord businesses are...

Pets or no pets? That’s a question every landlord must consider. Each policy has its own unique benefits, and neither option is trouble-free. Pros and Cons of 'No Pets' Policies Pros: A no pets policy pleases many tenants, especially those whose schedules don’t...