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Having a high-quality tenant living in your rental property is crucial. You want to have a tenant who can care for your property and pay their rent on time. But how do you find such a tenant? The only way to find a “fit” tenant is to carry out a tenant screening procedure. Tenant screening…

Normal wear and tear is likely a term you’ve come across as a property owner. Wear and tear is the normal depreciation of the property. It’s is different from excessive property damage. Excessive property damage is caused by negligent tenants, while wear and tear is natural and not the tenant’s fault. In this article, we…

Having a rental property comes with many decisions. With the increased popularity of pet-friendly rentals, many landlords are considering welcoming pets into their rental properties. Having a pet friendly policy can provide great advantages when it comes to maximizing your income. Yet, there are certain drawbacks that come with making this decision. For you to…

After a tenant leaves, it’s imperative that you ready your property in anticipation of the next tenant. Getting your property rent-ready means ensuring that it’s in its best condition for a new tenant to move in. The sooner you can make your property ready to rent, the sooner you can get back to being cash…

After optimum occupancy rate, it is important for property owners to ensure that they are leasing their properties to long-term tenants guaranteeing a steady income long into the future. Especially if you’re renting your house out because of deployment or something similar, you’ll want quality tenants you can trust for the long-term. Some of the…

Have you considered renting out your home when you’ve been deployed? You can generate a passive income while serving your country by renting out your house. If you’ve been in the military for a while, you’re probably used to moving around a lot. For a homeowner who wants to keep their home while they’re away,…

Renting out your home in Virginia Beach can be incredibly rewarding. The potential monthly rental income can go a long way in helping you save up or pay other expenses like a mortgage. Being a landlord, however, isn’t easy. Renting out your house is only half the battle. To win the other half, you’ll need…

The Fair Housing Act was passed by Congress in 1968. The act prohibits players in the housing industry from discriminating against renters and buyers on the basis of certain protected classes. It’s a part of the landlord-tenant law across the country. The players in the residential housing industry include home sellers, housing providers, the real…

Squatters have rights in the state of Virginia. Adverse Possession allows a squatter to file a legal claim on a property they have occupied for a certain period of time. If the claim succeeds, the squatter can become the actual property owner. And this may happen despite the squatter not holding any deed or legal…

Are you looking to invest in Virginia Beach, VA real estate? A lot of people have realized that investing in real estate is financially rewarding. Owning a rental property gives you the opportunity to generate good income every month and gives you the chance to earn from the property’s appreciation. That said, not all real…