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Professional photos help your property perform better online — always.

Once the lease is finalized and agreed upon by both the landlord and tenant, you can request to see the property again. When you're at the property, take photos and document any form of damage you see. If you see small holes in the walls caused by a wall-mounted television screen, take a photo and inform the landlord in writing. Your landlord may or may not fix the damage before you move in. However it's important to inform the landlord prior to moving into home, otherwise the landlord may accuse you of the damage and take money from your deposit to repair it.

A clean move-in sets the tone for your whole rental experience.

If you plan to adopt a dog or cat, you need to ask permission from your landlord. Many landlords do not allow animals to live on their property. Animals can cause a lot of damage to a home. To be on the safe side, ask permission from your landlord if you plan to get a goldfish.

Before you hang that TV, double-check the lease for rules on wall mounts.

Is it Time To Hire A Property Manager? Do you spend a lot of time advertising your property and seeking a tenant? Yes or No?

Long-term tenants = long-term cash flow. Screening makes the difference.

Rental Tenants Vocabulary: Prorated

If late-night tenant texts make you sweat… it might be time.

It's never a good idea to cosign a loan for someone, but especially while purchasing property.