In this section, you will find everything you need to know to be a successful landlord. Topics covered here include ways to assess your readiness to become a landlord, guidance about operating and maintaining your business, and suggestions on how to market your property. Additionally, you will find articles that cover how to select a price point for rent and evaluate your operating expenses.
Other articles in this section discuss the elements of a lease, how to draft one that protects you and your property, and the importance of understanding tenancy regulations in your jurisdiction. You can also learn more about effective landlord-tenant communication as well as how to constructively resolve conflicts with your tenants. With these resources, The Landlords' Center is the ideal place for you to find the answers to all of your questions throughout the process of renting out your investment.
The future is now! Well, actually, the future is more flexibility from landlords on office space and leasing terms.
As a landlord, you should be aware that properties that offer shared workspace are in huge demand. Shared office spaces are great because they act as temporary work environments … Continue reading…
Storage space in the DC market is very important. Think about it – you may have heard that DC’s population is increasing by approximately 1,000 per month. That’s a true popular statistic. So, where are these people putting all their stuff!? It’s no secret that DC has less space than other places … Continue reading…
Selling Vs. Renting From a Distance
With the explosion of the smart technology it’s easier than ever to manage a property from a distance. This makes renting a popular option for homeowners who find themselves moving away temporarily, and don’t want to sell their home.
But the idea of trusting … Continue reading…
The Importance of a mobile-first strategy for landlords
Think about today’s society and today’s consumers. We are obsessed with our phones! According to Text Request, in June of 2014, 561 billion text messages were sent worldwide. Obviously that’s a rounded figure, but it brings us to roughly 18.7 … Continue reading…
Landlords…beware! As a landlord, its important that you are aware of discrimination policies and laws in your area. Discrimination policies can cover everything from pets to senior citizens, children, deposits, amenities, sexualities, etc. We’ve outlined a few examples below but if you’re ever in … Continue reading…
There’s no doubt that you can probably think of several people with very different personality types from your own. We experience different people every day – some we may be drawn towards, and some you may experience an immediate distaste for…and that’s ok! We all deal with problems differently … Continue reading…
Ok, everyone. Today, we are going to hear about some horror stories. No, not your run of the mill “we broke down on a back road on a cold, dark, rainy night” horror stories. No no. This is something much worse. Today…we are going to hear about…landlord horror stories! Ahh! And how you can … Continue reading…
One of the top issues with being a landlord is maintenance. DC housing codes can be strict, and tenants can call on housing inspectors to investigate potential violations.
Some tenants use housing codes to their advantage. Others have legitimate issues that they feel threaten the welfare of … Continue reading…
Successful landlords can do very well in the DC rental market. But the key to building wealth through real estate rentals can be tricky. You want to spend as little as possible in order to see a healthy return, but you need to maintain your property in order to keep tenants happy.
That’s where … Continue reading…
When planning a move or considering a new place to live, there are a lot of factors that can go into the decision. After all, it’s a big one!
When looking for new apartments and/or homes, you must take into consideration the inspection list of the property, the location, the price, the value, the … Continue reading…
