When managing the renting, buying, and selling of property, there are a lot of terms thrown around that are fundamental to know, but they also can be confusing if you’re not familiar with them. Many times they are incredibly important and can even keep you from...
An open house is a great opportunity for potential renters. It is their chance to personally look a place up and down and say, “Would I want to live here?” That said, it can be a missed opportunity if you aren’t prepared to ask the important...
One thing you will learn when you go down the road of property management is that all states regulate basic habitability slightly differently. It makes sense that there are some regulations regarding how a landlord or property owner maintains their housing. They...
Eventually it becomes that time of year again. Snow removal time. For landlords and property managers, being fully prepared for that part of the year is needed to make sure you cover your bases and get ahead of the season. Including apartment snow removal policy...
At some stage in their rental journey, most tenants will face a rent increase. That is no different in Boston and the state as a whole. Rent hikes are a normal part of the rental market, which landlords; property managers often need to do it to keep up with inflation,...
It becomes a certain time of the year when landlords all over are wondering the same question. The leaves have been falling. The temperatures are lowering. Is it time to turn on that heater? When is a landlord supposed to turn on heat? There is bound to be some...
Deciding to rent or buy in Massachusetts can be a difficult pain point for many people. For potential first time homebuyers in Massachusetts, it can be a major conundrum. That’s why it is helpful to go over some of the specific thought processes that people go...
The relationship between landlord and tenant is a complex and diverse one. Many everyday parts of just living in a space results in understanding where they fall in one big responsibility chart. That can be the case with utilities: water, gas, etc. When something goes...
Managing rental property comes with all kinds of legal conundrums and considerations. While landlords benefit from various laws safeguarding their property rights, tenants are protected too!. Regulations are designed to shield them from improper or unlawful things...
From top to bottom, rental homes are a lot to manage. Keeping units up-to-date and attractive to new tenants is always on your mind. Every so often that means refreshing the floors. Sometimes, frankly, they have just seen a lot of wear and tear. So, what is the best...
