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 Property Owner
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 […]
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 […]