Laurie Bartlett partnered with AHRN.com in December of 2018, and within weeks she was connecting with ready-to-move AHRN Military Members in her area. As part of the Certified Real Estate Agent partnership, AHRN automatically generates opted-in leads – seeking local real estate help – directly to the agent in real -time. As Laurie continued to […]
Military Property Owner
Questions to Ask Prospective Tenants: Screening Renters
Screening potential tenants is a necessary process to ensure tenants can pay their rent and are respectful of your property. Making a bad tenant choice upfront can lead to big headaches and potentially large repair bills. When screening potential tenants, it’s important to make sure that you ask the right questions and those that do […]
Tenants and Landscape Maintenence
In many rental agreements tenants are responsible for lawn care and landscape maintenance. When renting to the military be sure to educate them on lawn care practices since they may not be familiar with local weather and seasons! Maintaining the curb appeal of your property is as important as mechanical maintenance. Keeping the lawn cut […]
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 […]
Rent Payment Options
Your property is ready for move in, new tenants have been selected and it’s time to sign the contracts. Is your rent payment process set up so you get paid on time? Collecting your rent payments from tenants can be handled in a number of ways. Remember, making the rent payment process convenient for your […]
Adding Photos with Your Mobile Device.
The best way to market your property is through photos. AHRN’s new mobile friendly platform makes it easy to take photos with your mobile device and upload directly to your listing. Here is a quick step by step overview for adding photos via your mobile device. With your mobile device browser go to AHRN.com. Login […]
Summer Seasonal Maintenance
Whether you own/manage one rental or many, it’s easy to let seasonal maintenance tasks slip away. Whether your tenants are consistently on top of upkeep, or lag behind, working together can keep your rental property looking its best. AHRN.com has compiled a list of summer maintenance items to help keep you organized during seasonal upkeep […]
Should I Rent or Sell My Home?
It’s the beginning of PCS season and orders are starting to arrive. This presents military homeowners and their families with a big decision: to rent or sell their home! As a military homeowner receiving PCS orders, one of your first major decisions is what to do with your current home. Sell? Rent? It’s a big […]
Winter Maintenance For Your Rental Property
Whether your property is vacant or rented this winter, winter maintenance for your rental property is a must! While some of these tasks could be taken care of by your tenant, don’t assume that they know how to prepare your property for the change of seasons. Providing a quick checklist will help to prevent winter […]
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 […]