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How to Raise the Rent Without Losing Tenants

Raising the rent can be a contentious move, with a variety of risks. Here are some tips for increasing the rent on your rental lease units smoothly a[...] read more »
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Tenant Credit Check - Is it really necessary for Renter's Screening

Running a tenant credit check is perhaps the most important step when screening tenants for rental property. The applicant's credit report can provi[...] read more »
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Renew your lease, get a free TV?

If your lease is up soon, you may get a little gift from your landlord: a flat-screen TV, lower rent or even a cash payment. Because of the soft rent[...] read more »
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Tenants: Customers or Scum?

Some landlords have complete and utter disregard for their tenants, thinking of them as scum. Here's a look at why this happens, and why any profes[...] read more »
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The "Professional Tenant" from Hell: BEWARE ALL LANDLORDS!

If you are a current landlord or are thinking about it, please take the 5-10 minutes to read about the kind of tenants you may get stuck with if you[...] read more »
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The Plight of an Accidental Landlord: Tips & Advice

Accidental landlords don’t start out with the notion of becoming a landlord. They end up backing into that role for one of many reasons. Here are t[...] read more »
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Rent, Buy, Or Rent to Own ?

This is a great story which looks at the the decision that the prospective buyer, the prospective tenant, or the prospective tenant/buyer needs to ma[...] read more »
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How Do you Handle Tenants?

Some tips on how to deal with the different types of tenants...the easy ones and the difficult ones. read more »
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The Residential Tenancies Act in Canada

On January 1, 2011, the new suite meter provisions under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 became law. The “Suite Meters and Apportionment of Util[...] read more »
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Room for Rent - How Your Spare Room Could Make You Money

Boost your personal finances by renting out your spare room. what could be easier - and you might make a new friend! read more »
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How To Raise The Rent, Extend A Lease And Get Rich As A Landlord

How easy is it for a landlord to raise the rent, and should you do it? read more »
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Gunmen Kidnapped My Tenant

One of my best friends gave me this advice about being a landlord:
“It’s not just dollars,” she said. “You’re providing a home. You’ll be intimate[...] read more »
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What Tenants Look For In a Rental Property

"Knowing what tenants are seeking in a rental propery offers landlords clues...HomeRun Homes (www.Lease2Buy.com), a rent-to-own classifieds powerho[...] read more »
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Three Ways to Attract Great Tenants to Your Rental Property

When you’re investing in real estate, the most important things you can do to attract great tenants to your rental property start before you even buy[...] read more »
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Buying Your First Rental? Be Sure To Do The Right Math!

If you're thinking about getting into your first rental and trying to determine cash flow, here is a list of things that you don't want to forget t[...] read more »
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