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 […]
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Preparing for 2017 Tenant Turnover
Preparing for rental property turnover now sets you up for a smoother PCS season this summer! The turnover aspect of managing a rental property can be one of the most challenging. It requires balancing the needs of your current tenant, the tasks of preparing the property for the next tenant, marketing the listing and getting […]
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 […]
A Late 2016 PCS Push
For 2016, the PCS season has continued into Fall. Your turnover season isn’t over yet! Around the military community, spring and summer this year experienced a sense of pause as service members waited for PCS orders. There was little official comment, but service members reported delayed and orders throughout the summer. Contracted moving companies reported […]
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 […]
Common Mistakes Of First Time Landlords
When you’re a first time landlord, there some pitfalls that you might not anticipate, just like anything else you’ve done for the first time. And when it comes to an investment as big as a home, you want to minimize your risk as you get more experienced. AHRN.com is here to support your real estate success from the […]
13 Tax Benefits of Being a Landlord
We all love Uncle Sam, but that doesn’t mean we want to write donation checks to him, above and beyond our tax bills. Fortunately, one of the greatest advantages of being a landlord is in the tax benefits. Nearly every conceivable expense is tax deductible, plus a few that aren’t even real expenses. Here are […]
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 […]