AHRN.com has joined forces with MARCOA Publishing, the leader in military installation information and publications for the past 50 years! Since 2004, AHRN.com has been supporting the military community during the Permanent Change of Station (PCS) process as a trusted resource for the most important aspect of their move, securing a home. In this process, […]
Handling Eviction From Afar
What happens when you’re far from your rental property and the renters start causing problems? Cue the headaches. It’s not easy managing a rental from afar, and if your renters are fellow servicemen/women, prepare for even bigger challenges. Here’s an overview of what long-distance landlords need to know, and how they can be prepared for […]
Fall Maintenance Checklist for Property Managers
Fall is imminent, and with it’s beautiful weather comes a perfect opportunity to get a leg up on property repair and maintenance before Mother Nature brings on winter storms. Here’s AHRN.com’s checklist. You can knock these out in a Saturday or two, or take the next two months to do little by little. OUTDOORS Do a […]
Conducting A Successful Tenant Move-Out
What happens when a tenant moves out is as important as finding the right tenant and maintaining the property. Yet there’s not much written about how to have a smooth tenant move-out. AHRN.com has your back! ENSURE PROPER NOTIFICATION As the lease ends, make sure you get your tenant’s written notification and a move-out date within the time frame […]
What Landlords Need to Know About Security Deposits
Security deposits are simple, right? If the tenant trashes your rental, you keep it; if they leave it in good shape, you don’t? Not so fast. From varying state laws to the difference between damage and “normal wear and tear,” to pet issues and more, security deposits aren’t nearly as simple as most landlords think. […]
How to Choose the Right Property Management Firm for Your Rentals
Being a landlord is more than just signing a lease and collecting rent every month. For active duty landlords, knowing how to choose the right property management firm is a key tool to maintaining a productive rental property. Vacant units need to be advertised, with open houses and showings for prospective renters. After collecting rental […]
When You’re Waiting For Your HHG
When your household goods and you arrive at your new duty station on different schedules, these are the things you’re going to want to have on hand! Ah, so you made it to your new destination, which signifies the end of a PCS, right? Wrong. Before you let out a sigh of relief, you still […]
Summer Checklist For Landlords
Whether you own/manage one rental or a handful, it can be easy to let seasonal maintenance tasks slip by when you’re not seeing your property on a daily basis. Whether your tenants are consistently on top of their upkeep, or tend to lag behind, it’s good to work together to keep a house comfortable and […]
Renter Summer Maintenance Checklist
Certain home maintenance and upkeep tasks have to be addressed seasonally to ensure systems are running smoothly, residents are comfortable, and a home looks its best. AHRN.com put together a checklist of basic seasonal upkeep items to help you get organized. TIP: If your home falls under HOA requirements, keep that information handy to avoid […]
To Rent or To Sell – Questions to Ask Yourself
I insisted we buy the house. It didn’t matter that this was going to be a temporary duty station, by that I mean we knew the Marine Corps would be giving us orders 36 months to the day from when we arrived there. But, I didn’t care. I had to live in THAT house, I […]