How to Be a Successful Long-Distance Landlord

How to Be a Successful Long-Distance Landlord

Whether you're eager to diversify your investment portfolio or contemplating renting out a property you no longer use, venturing into the world of long-distance landlords opens up exciting possibilities and opportunities. However, from creating an effective communication plan to learning how to find reliable maintenance people for on-site repairs, there's no shortage of challenges when it comes to being a long-distance landlord. Read ahead for some tips to make your experience as a long-distance landlord easier! Prioritize Effective Communicat…

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How to Know if Your Rental Meets Safety Standards

How to Know if Your Rental Meets Safety Standards

As a landlord, keeping your property safe should always be a top priority, both for the renters’ well-being and the success of your business. To ensure your property meets all the necessary safety requirements, you must understand what it takes to create a safe and secure environment for your tenants, from fire safety to maintaining electrical systems. In this article, we’ll provide you with an essential checklist to determine if your rental property is up to par. Following are some of the key areas that demand your attention: Smoke Detectors…

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Tips to Keep Your Home (and Investment) Safe

Tips to Keep Your Home (and Investment) Safe

Do you own an investment property? If so, you know how important it is to keep it safe. You put a lot of work and money into your real estate investment, so keeping it safe is important. Not to mention, as a landlord, it's your job to provide your tenants with a safe place to reside. Your tenants have to feel safe and comfortable when living in your unit. This will make tenants feel happy and will encourage them to continue renewing their lease. In this post, Sun-Pro Realty and Management is offering you 10 tips on how you can increase the secu…

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Rental Property Marketing Mistakes

Rental Property Marketing Mistakes

For a rental property business to continually generate income and become profitable, the unit must be consistently occupied. To attract tenants, you have to put your rental on the map and market it correctly. You have to stage it and reach a wider market. However, not all landlords are knowledgeable about what it takes to advertise a property effectively. Failure to consider important factors when marketing the rental could limit tenants’ interest and extend vacancy periods. If you’re a landlord in need of marketing tips, you’ve come to the ri…

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Costs That Landlords Don’t Notice They’re Accruing

Costs That Landlords Don’t Notice They’re Accruing

Managing a rental property, be it as a part-time or full-time landlord, comes with its fair share of responsibilities and rewards. However, amidst managing properties and dealing with tenants, it's easy to overlook certain costs that may be silently accumulating. In this blog post, we aim to shed light on these unnoticed expenses and empower you with the knowledge to make informed decisions. From maintenance and repairs to insurance and legal obligations, we'll explore the often underestimated costs that can impact your bottom line. By unders…

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