Going on apartment tours is an interesting experience. You’re trying your best to think about just what it would be like to live in a place… possibly for a very long time. And if you’re the landlord, you’re trying to market it appropriately and...
Move in and move out when it comes to rental units can be stressful. This is coming from both the renters and the landlords and property owners. Knowing the expectations can be tricky. One of the biggest sticking points can be what is considered “normal wear and...
There are all kinds of rental situations. One that comes up often is subletting… something that can really help people out of a jam in various scenarios. Like gets in the way. People need to move to take a new job or have short-term opportunities that they need...
Everyday people choose multifamily real estate investing as a solid option for their future pocketbooks. Why? There are many reasons why, frankly. It has created a huge industry of investors, property managers, advisors, and more who pride themselves on knowing the...
Landlords are often restricted in what they can do with things they charge, including the security deposit. The interesting thing is that it can actually vary a lot what those restrictions are based on where the property is. State laws and sometimes city laws can...
Rent changes can be a big topic between renters and landlords. They are bound to change some over time… that is just part of living in a world with inflation. Prices grow higher over time for everything (pretty much). While that is the case, when rent creeps up,...
There are so many varied things that landlords need to worry about from one tenant to the next. One of the obvious ones that you notice when it isn’t done: is clean up. At the same time, knowing who exactly is responsible for what can be a little murky. After...
No one wants eviction. Whether you are the landlord or the tenant, it’s never ideal when it comes time to put together an eviction letter. You would hope things turn around before it comes to that. But ultimately at some point, most landlords find themselves in...
Being a landlord in Massachusetts isn’t exactly the same as it is in other states. And certainly there is a difference between being a landlord in Boston or another city and being one in a rural area. Not only is the experience different, but it also can mean...
Security for their properties is one of the biggest concerns for landlords. Why shouldn’t it be? Helping renters feel secure in their rental homes makes everyone feel better. Tenants can sleep better at night and landlords can feel like they are giving their...
