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 […]
Military Property Owner
Tenants and Landscape Maintanence
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 […]
6 Photos You Need to Include with Your Listing
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 […]
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 […]