Today’s online renters are looking for a home with “pixel appeal.” Pull potential renters to your listing by giving them these 6 listing photos they need to see. Know Your Primary: Studies have shown that online home shoppers spent 20 seconds on the first photo in a listing. It’s important to place a good front […]
Don’t Drive Away Good Tenants
Responsible landlords and property managers go to great lengths to identify warning flags indicating potential problem tenants. But what about when the shoe is on the other foot? Here are 5 landlord practices that turn tenants away – not to mention could be illegal! When the cost of turning over a rental property for new […]
How Does Your Listing Compare?
When listing your rental property, it’s important that your property is positioned correctly as compared to other available properties in the area, taking into consideration location, type of unit, amenities, etc. One of the benefits available to landlords and property managers using AHRN is the ability to view and compare other available listings within the […]
Military Families Must Weigh Costs, Future Demand
When Deciding to Rent Property
The decision of whether to sell or become a landlord is one that many active-duty military families face at some point in their career. And although the advice about whether investing is a wise decision or not varies — one can find nearly as many top-five reasons online why active-duty military members shouldn’t become landlords […]
Housing center’s partnership program a valuable resource
for off-base rentals
Looking for an affordable rental near base? Or are you a landlord hoping to expand your tenant list to include service members? Check if the base in your community has a Rental Partnership Program, or RPP. The RPP is an agreement between the Housing Service Center, or HSC, and community housing landlords, designed to provide […]
Planning Ahead Makes PCS Moves With a Pet Less Harried
Got pets? With permanent change of station season in full swing, it’s important to plan ahead to make the transition safe and comfortable for pets as well as people. Here are some tips for moving with your pet via airplane, plus some ideas for how to make a move go more smoothly for furry friends. […]
Military Thrift Stores Lighten Load, Offer Sense of Home During PCS Moves
For many military families, summer is spelled “P-C-S.” While moving is never easy, it does provide families an opportunity to get rid of excess stuff. Garage sales are a great way to make a little extra money from things you no longer need (or don’t want to pack along when you move for a Permanent […]
New DoD Blended Retirement System
The new DoD Blended Retirement System goes into effect January 1, 2018. This new system provides eligible military members with an option to the traditional retirement plan. To help eligible members decide which program is best for them, the Defense Department has launched a comparison calculator for eligible service members to analyze their estimated retirement benefits under […]
Tips for Getting Your Rental Deposit Back
Renting, and the rental deposit, is a fact of life for many military families. Protect your deposit and improve the odds of getting it back with these five tips! There are many expenses involved with moving in or out of a rental home during a PCS, with the rental deposit being one of the largest. […]
Getting Ready to Transition Schools
You just received orders, and your family is moving this summer. Transitioning your children into a new school system can be a challenging process, but if you plan ahead it can go smoothly. First, contact your local School Liaison Officer (SLO). This person is an expert in working with schools to help military children. Their […]
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