Rentometer Blog

Being a landlord isn’t all about collecting the rent.  It’s about fixing the pipe, shoveling the walk, stopping the rodents, etc.  You need a small army of trusted, go-to service providers in your local area to help you keep your property at it’s best. 

What is the secret to retaining long term renters? The answer lies in a variety of important tips. The following are the best ways to ensure you keep happy, responsible tenants.

The landlord reference check is a crucial step that you should never skip in your search for great tenants. We've all been deep into tenant screening and thought we found the right renters, but skipping this one simple step could cost you big time.

As a new property manager, there’s a lot to think about: marketing your property to find tenants, making necessary upgrades without spending too much money, and much more.

We will cover the top 5 upgrades renters are looking for in a rental property and are willing to stretch their budget to get.

How can you protect yourself from costly water damage repairs, and what should you do when a water damage event happens? Here are some handy tips to help you out.

As a landlord, it is in your own best interest to do your job well. You can reduce the likelihood that you will encounter problems or issues with tenants by being a great landlord.

Is renting to students in college town properties worth it? Learn the good and bad of renting to student tenants.

"A picture is worth a thousand words." That's nice but "words" can't pay the mortgage of your rental. Ironically, you need a great picture if you're going to market your rental property.

With interest rates at historical lows and banks searching for anyone who can contribute to their bottom line, today's real estate market may offer a uniquely lucrative opportunity for investors to start their career in real estate. 

When it comes to renovating investment properties, it’s vital to keep the renter in mind and stick to your rehab budget. One way to do this is to make minor cosmetic updates that can make a world-of-difference in attracting renters.

One of the best ways to make sure tenants understand a lease is to sit down with them and go through it page by page. This is what is commonly referred to as a "lease review." Here are the 7 steps to reviewing a lease with tenants the right way.

Hoarding is a serious mental disorder, and when your tenant starts showing signs, it can be equally as hard to be understanding while keeping your tenant and the rest of your local community safe.

You own a rental property. You agree to rent it to tenants who’ve passed a background check and seem like a good fit for the place and the neighborhood...

Here are five essential steps that will guide you safely through filling your vacant rental with tenants you can trust.

Here are some common myths about criminal records.

Top guns perform these three activities every week and often for months and even years. It's doing these activities consistently that produce results for these entrepreneurs. Here are the 3 habits of top-performing apartment investors.

Pricing your rental effectively and assessing how much to charge for your property is a delicate process. Renters want the price and rental.