Rentometer Blog

After a quarter century of renting to college students, Matt Becker has settled on a simple truth, “Student properties make you the most money, but also create some of the largest hassles.”

Although it probably never hurts to try talking a landlord into lowering the rent, there are certain situations in which you’re most likely to be successful. Keep these in mind as you hunt for apartments.

Are you ready to buy a new rental property? For some, it's an opportunity to make a fortune. However, like any other business, there are risks involved. If you want to make the jump before 2020, consider how the market will change and what it means for you.

Finding a good apartment can become a challenging endeavor in today’s competitive market and a bit of forethought might make the difference between you getting the rental you want and the landlord’s next interviewee snapping it up.

Here are some tips about spring maintenance tasks to do not only this year but every year.