You will find that knowing how to be a good landlord is closely related to providing exceptional customer service. Responsible landlords and property managers go to great lengths to identify and mitigate potential issues for tenants before they even become a problem. If issues occur, they act quickly and respectfully to resolve any conflicts. The […]
Landlords
Welcome Military Tenants: 5 Tips for Military Landlords
Welcoming your new military tenants to their new home is a wonderful way to foster open communication and a great relationship while generating positive, word-of-mouth recommendations. The military community is tight-knit, and renting to military tenants is a great way to secure renters for years to come! Renting to Military Tenants The transient nature of […]
How Long Does it Take to Rent Out a House or Apartment?
It’s a landlord’s nightmare to have a rental sit empty without any potential tenants reaching out. Every day that it goes without a tenant is a day of lost rent – and that can add up fast! With the right strategies in place, you learn all about how long it takes to rent out a […]
How To Find A Property Management Company
Managing a rental home from across the country or overseas can be daunting for military homeowners. For this reason, many service members turn to property management companies to help them navigate the process of renting their property while they are away. Knowing how to find a property management company that will have your best interest […]
How to Manage a Rental Property Yourself — 5 Tips for Military Landlords
Your Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders have arrived, and you’ve weighed your options regarding whether you should rent or sell. After deciding to take on the challenge and be a military landlord, it’s time to gather the essential information you’ll need to know regarding how to manage a rental property yourself. While there are […]
What To Do When Your Tenant Terminates a Lease on Orders
The transient nature of military service, with military personnel and families moving every few years whether they like it or not, has upsides and downsides for landlords. You’re guaranteed a regular influx of new potential tenants to the area, but your tenants will also eventually receive PCS orders requiring them to move. The prime PCS […]
Tips for Property Managers
So, you got hired as a property manager and now tend to the investment property/properties of another person (perhaps some savvy AHRN reader who wisely took last week’s article to heart). Maybe it’s your first gig tending to rented-out homes, maybe you’re an old hand at this sort of thing. Maybe it’s a full-time job […]
Hiring a Property Manager
So, you’ve bought a wonderful house in a great neighborhood with perfect light, ample square footage, and maybe an extra room for an awesome home gym, art studio or entertainment suite. But, for one reason or another, it’s time to move. Maybe you’re PCS-ing. Maybe you need a bigger house. Or maybe you and your […]
Military Real Estate Agent Partnership Proves Success
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 […]
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 […]