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Preventing Do-It-Yourself “Improvements” Gone Wrong at Your Semmes Rental Property

March 8, 2019

Semmes Tenants Making Messes While Renovating Your Rental Property

There is an increasing trend for do-it-yourself home improvements; nowadays you see these short videos showing ‘hacks’ that were meant [...] Read more

Protecting Your Mobile Rental Property Pipes

February 22, 2019

Frozen Outdoor Water Faucet and Pipes Covered in Snowflakes

When the freezing cold hits, you have to make sure you are taking the necessary steps to protect the pipes [...] Read more

Don’t Rush the Move-In and Move-Out Process in Tillmans Corner

February 8, 2019

Boxes for a Tenant Who is Moving into Your Tillmans Corner Rental Property

The move-in and move-out process can be a difficult task for both property owners and renters alike. For renters, this [...] Read more

Made to Last: Replacing Interior Items in Your Theodore Rental Home

January 25, 2019

Theodore Rental Home Interiors Being Repainted by a Tenant

People aren’t the only ones with a limited life expectancy; systems and kitchen appliances within your Theodore rental building will [...] Read more

Planning for Long-Term Success: When to Replace the Exterior Items of Your Semmes Rental Homes

January 11, 2019

Semmes Property Owner Doing Repairs to the Exterior of the Home

Buying and managing rental properties in Semmes means long-term investment planning. Your new rental property must be maintained and interior […]

How to Avoid Vandalism and Protect Your Rental Property in Mobile

December 28, 2018

Mobile Rental Property with a Broken-In Door and Windows

In Mobile and the neighboring places, one of the most common crimes to occur to property owners is the vandalism […]

Don’t Let Your Tillmans Corner Rental Property Become ‘That House’ in the Neighborhood

December 14, 2018

Tillmans Corner Rental Property Yard That Has Clearly Been Neglected

We all know at least one story about “that house” in the block that seems to be the source of […]

Hypochondriacal Tenants and the Case of the Mysterious Complaints in Theodore

November 30, 2018

Theodore Property Manager Shaking the Hands of Happy Tenants

As a Theodore property owner, you may have gone through one of the more excruciating features of the job: the […]

Are Your Previous Tenants Clinging to Your Semmes Rental Property?

November 16, 2018

Stack of Labeled Boxes for Tenants Who are Moving Out of Your Semmes Rental Property

Moving out of a rental home can be stressful for renters. If they have lived in a rental home for […]

Avoiding Slip and Fall Injuries – Safety Tips for Inside and Outside Your Mobile Rental Home

November 2, 2018

Mobile Resident Spreading Salt on an Icy Winter Driveway

More setbacks take place at home than anywhere else, entailing line of business or even when steering on the avenue. [...] Read more

Tenant Wanting to Renovate: Setting Restrictions

September 27, 2018

Image source: House Nerd Landlords are usually expected to provide renovation notice to tenants when the property requires repairs and/or [...] Read more

Top 5 Tips for Newbie Landlords

July 17, 2018

By Dez Duran-Lamanilao Image source: BiggerPockets Leasing your residential property is not as complicated as it may seem, provided that [...] Read more

Old Tenants | Escaping from Their Shadows

June 3, 2018

By Dez Duran-Lamanilao When a leasing agreement ends, both parties expect both sides to adhere to the terms of the [...] Read more

Legionella Risk Management | ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 188-2015

April 22, 2018

By Dez Duran-Lamanilao Legionella is a type of bacterium that is usually found in freshwater environments but can pose a [...] Read more

Tenancy Agreement: Your Responsibilities as a Landlord

April 9, 2018

By Dez Duran-Lamanilao The US tenancy law protects both proprietors and tenants and allows them to fulfill their respective responsibilities. [...] Read more

Alabama Rental Laws: When Tenants Break Their Lease

February 20, 2018

By Dez Duran-Lamanilao Image source: 99.co One of the biggest challenges landlords must deal with is finding new tenants, especially [...] Read more

DIY or Hire an Expert?

February 6, 2018

If you own a rental property, you may be considering doing repairs and remodeling on your rentals by yourself, but [...] Read more

Planning for Home Maintenance

January 23, 2018

By Dez Duran-Lamanilao Home maintenance is an expense owners should never do without if they want to keep or upgrade [...] Read more

Shielding Your Rental Home from Mold

January 8, 2018

By Dez Duran-Lamanilao A damp and musty home exposes household members to the risk of acquiring various diseases, including nasal [...] Read more

Importance of Home Inventory to Your Policy

December 18, 2017

By Dez Duran-Lamanilao When your bag gets lost and found, the first thing you’ll probably do is to check if [...] Read more

Top 4 Landlord Nightmares: What to Do When Tenants Become Difficult

November 21, 2017

By Dez Duran-Lamanilao Renting out a property always poses risks. Every property owner should be aware of this fact. While [...] Read more

How to Market your Property… and Maximize Its Potential

October 20, 2017

By Dez Duran-Lamanilao Marketing your property is not as easy as it sounds. This will require creativity, investment, and most [...] Read more

Landlord Advice – The Little Things That Should Matter

October 10, 2017

Oftentimes in as much as landlords want to cover everything when it comes to leasing out their properties, they [...] Read more

First Time Tenants – When to Request for Maintenance

September 12, 2017

By Dez Duran-Lamanilao Image source: Rentec Direct There is always a first time for everything. If you happen to [...] Read more

Month-to-month vs. Fixed Rate Leases

August 22, 2017

By Dez Duran-Lamanilao Whether you are a tenant looking for a new place to live in or a landowner [...] Read more

Will the Materials of Your Home Affect Your Policy?

August 4, 2017

By Dez Duran-Lamanilao Deciding on the materials for your dream home is usually geared toward design and functionality. But if [...] Read more

Resolving the Issue of Squatting

July 28, 2017

By Dez Duran-Lamanilao Under the US law, landlords can evict squatters who live in their properties without an official lease. [...] Read more

Moving Out – Top 8 Helpful Tips

July 11, 2017

Moving out of your current residence should be the result of careful preparation and consideration and not just a spur [...] Read more

Top 11 Bathroom Must-Haves

June 27, 2017

Image source: Houzz.com Whether you plan to build a new home or renovate an existing one, the bathroom is placed [...] Read more

Managing Common-Interest Communities

June 18, 2017

Also known as common-interest developments (CIDs), common-interest communities are usually managed through homeowners associations (HOAs). Examples of CIDs include subdivisions, [...] Read more

Homebuyers Workshop

May 27, 2017

Are you thinking about buying a home? Mark your calendars! If you're currently looking for a home in the next [...] Read more

Fixing a Running Toilet

May 10, 2017

By Dez Duran-Lamanilao With constant use and usually being bypassed when it comes to maintenance, toilets may eventually suffer from [...] Read more

Single-family Home: Is It Right for You?

March 25, 2017

By Dez Duran-Lamanilao Single-family homes are the most common housing style in the United States. In fact, according to the [...] Read more

Landlord Eviction Rights and Responsibilities

March 18, 2017

By Dez Duran-Lamanilao Landlords should be aware of the rights provided by their position such as the privilege to set [...] Read more

5 Things to Ask Your Future Tenants

February 21, 2017

By Dez Duran-Lamanilao Renting out a property can be a time-consuming process if not properly started and executed. Finding [...] Read more

Simple Water Conservation Tips For Your Home

February 13, 2017

By Arnold Obat Given the fact that water covers a good part of the earth, many people still wonder why [...] Read more

Boosting Your Home’s Value

January 24, 2017

By: Amy Sim Are you looking for ways to upgrade your home without breaking the bank? Updating your home can [...] Read more

DIY versus Hiring a Professional

January 11, 2017

Written by: Amy Sim There are many responsibilities when owning or renting a home, specifically concerning home repairs—do you [...] Read more

Five Things to Keep in Mind When Buying a House

December 23, 2016

Buying a house is something that people should take seriously. After all, it is a huge investment that requires contemplative [...] Read more

Marketing Your Property to Millennials

December 12, 2016

Millennials, born between the 1980s and 2000s are the largest groups to enter the real estate world. They have just [...] Read more

Grumpy Gardener Tips

November 28, 2016

Almost December in the Southeastern United States and the leaves have not stopped falling from the trees. We understand that [...] Read more

Tips to Protect Your Belongings During a Move

November 14, 2016

Are you relocating to another state or just across town? We often hear from our tenants and friends that it’s [...] Read more

Learn the Difference Between Good Insects and Bugs that Damage

October 25, 2016

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Renter’s Rights

October 11, 2016

Do you know you have rights as a renter? Take the quiz below from rentersinsurance.net to test your knowledge. Learn [...] Read more

To Rent or To Own?

September 28, 2016

This does seem to be the question still on minds of American families today as the housing market seems to [...] Read more

How to Prune Bushes & Shrubs

September 14, 2016

The row of beautiful shrubs you planted along the front of your home not only look beautiful throughout the year, [...] Read more

Your Household Budget

August 30, 2016

While considering your household monthly expenses and how much you can afford to pay in rent each month, it’s important [...] Read more

Moving Day

August 15, 2016

All the boxes have been packed, the valuables all safely wrapped up for protection, and the humidity is high. Yes, [...] Read more

Seasonal Maintenance Schedule

July 29, 2016

Caring for any property requires a lot of thought and scheduling ahead of time in order to maintain the value [...] Read more

Lawn Care Basics

July 13, 2016

Many homeowners and renters rely on having a well-groomed yard. They may even be fanatical about their lawn because they [...] Read more

Swimming Pools That Add Value

June 25, 2016

Swimming pools are beautiful backyard accessories that often add or decrease value to your home. Even the brutal summer heat [...] Read more

The Virtual Tour

June 11, 2016

How do you create a virtual tour of your home that attracts attention? Posting a simple slide show can be [...] Read more

Curb Appeal: Before and After

May 29, 2016

Before and after transformations are fascinating because they make us wonder about the potential of our homes. Often, these begin [...] Read more

Go Ahead, Negotiate Like a Pro

May 10, 2016

Searching for the perfect home is a journey, and not an easy one at times. Watching the market and rates [...] Read more

Easy Living

April 25, 2016

Before World War II, standard homes included the easy living stylings of a front porch. Before television made a splash [...] Read more

Five Easy Steps to Declutter

April 9, 2016

For the buyer to begin seeing the forest through the trees, the seller will begin to remove years and years [...] Read more

Curbs with Appeal

March 23, 2016

Send a welcoming message to potential buyers by creating the most inviting entrance possible. Small details can make a big [...] Read more

House Hopping

March 17, 2016

With spring comes longer days and warmer weather. Now is the perfect time for your family to take a leisurely [...] Read more

Does Restricting Rentals Make Sense for Your Association?

February 27, 2016

The issue of restricting residents’ ability to rent out their homes or condos is always a hotly contested one [...] Read more

The “P” Words That Attract Good Tenants…and scare away the unfavourable ones!

February 27, 2016

Over the past few years, I have speculated over my experiences with successfully placing and overseeing the placement of several hundred tenants [...] Read more

6 Things to Remember When Renting to Elderly Tenants

February 27, 2016

The elderly can make fantastic tenants. The mistakes of youth are behind them, they infrequently engage in criminal activities, and [...] Read more

When Should a Landlord Hire a Property Management Company?

February 27, 2016

One of the biggest decisions you'll make as a landlord is whether you should hire a property management company. Many [...] Read more

Property Managers Seek Clues on Economy and Local Real Estate Valuations

February 27, 2016

Knowledge is power, especially in the field of property management. Behind the scenes insights about the direction of interest rates, [...] Read more

7 smart moves for getting started as a landlord

February 27, 2016

Being a landlord isn't for everybody, but if it's right for you, owning and managing rental property can be a [...] Read more

Buying a House? Don’t Make These Mistakes

February 27, 2016

Being overly concerned with small problems while ignoring bigger ones is a common rookie error. First-time homebuyers can get easily [...] Read more

Should I sell my home or rent it out?

February 27, 2016

When you move home, you normally have to sell your current property, especially if you need the money to buy [...] Read more

5 Features of a Profitable Rental Property

February 27, 2016

Owning a rental property is an asset that – let’s face it – not everyone can afford. Aside from the [...] Read more

5 Simple Ways To Invest In Real Estate

February 27, 2016

Investing In Real Estate Buying real estate is about more than just finding a place to call home. Investing in real [...] Read more

Should I buy new home before selling my current one ?

February 27, 2016

Now that the real estate market is climbing out of the doldrums (or now that your family has grown by [...] Read more

Are Property Management Companies Worth The Cost?

October 5, 2015

After conducting hours of extensive research and weighing out the options, you’ve just purchased your first rental property. You’ve considered [...] Read more

Seeing Beyond

August 27, 2015

I grew up with a mindset that a house is one’s greatest asset to own. Our young minds then, were [...] Read more

Do I need renter’s insurance?

August 9, 2015

Do I Need Renter’s Insurance? In today’s liability driven world, renters insurance is another item to consider if you are [...] Read more

Do I Need a Licensed Contractor?

July 18, 2015

Homes of all types, big, little, old, new, owner occupied and yes-even rental properties require maintenance and repair on [...] Read more

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