Introduction Renting to the military community means, you are renting to an all-volunteer force serving to protect our way of life in jobs that not many of us are willing to do. But, service members are more than a mobile fighting force; they are leaders, humanitarians and your fellow American families. Renting to military tenants […]
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5 Tips For Better iPhone Real Estate Photos (2021 Edition)
Introduction So, the Permanent Change of Station orders have arrived, and a move is in the near future. Congrats! That often means it’s time to put the family’s house up for sale or rent. If you know the military lifestyle and the relocation it requires, you also know there can be plenty of competition for […]
What to Do When Your Tenant Has Military Orders to Break Lease?
Introduction As a landlord near a military installation or renting to military personnel, you will likely experience this situation; a tenant comes to you with military orders and tells you that they need to break their lease under the Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act (SCRA). They may give you very short notice and expect to leave […]
7 Expert Tips for Incorporating Furniture Rental For Staging (2021 Edition)
Introduction In a perfect world, homeowners have perfect timing when selling their home and moving to a new community. They list their house with a real estate professional while searching for a new place to live in. Potential buyers get a peek inside the home as it’s lived in, and a purchaser is approved right […]
7 Steps to Writing a Home or Rental Property Listing (2021 Edition)
Introduction You’ve got the perfect property that you’re looking to sell or rent out. The inside is Instagram/Pinterest worthy, the exterior is well landscaped, the bedroom has the perfect nook for their new home office, the bathrooms are private oases, and the commute to the nearest base is a breeze. But you just can’t seem […]
How to Increase Your Credit Score to Buy a House (2021 Edition)
Introduction You may not know what it is, let along what yours is, but you’ve probably heard the phrase “credit score” at least a few times. Especially if you’ve ever made a large purchase like a car, applied for a lease on a home, or even applied for a corporate job, you’ve definitely heard about […]
VA IRRRL Loan: Everything You Need to Know
At first glance, a VA Loan looks like a fairly straightforward benefit to claim and take advantage of. And for a standard loan, that’s pretty much true. After all, the main point of this benefit is to help veterans purchase their dream homes with confidence and ease. But there are some specific circumstances and types […]
How to Become a Property Manager
Property management is a topic we write about a fair amount here at AHRN. But we usually cover things like tips, advice, and important news for property managers. What about people interested in pursuing a career, or even a side gig, in the field? If you’re wondering how to become a property manager, or even […]
What is a Military Relocation Professional?
Helping people find, buy, and move into a home takes lots of hard work and specialized knowledge. Even in the simplest of circumstances, working as a real estate agent is no easy task. And when it comes to the military community, circumstances are rarely simple. Pretty much never, really. Don’t let that intimidate you. Any […]
Want Quality Real Estate Leads? Here’s How to Get Them
What Makes a Quality Real Estate Lead? First things first. What, exactly, are we talking about when invoking that often-overused phrase “quality lead” in the world of real estate? In simplest terms, a quality lead is one that ends in a sale. Sure, there is room for nuance here, with some “quality” leads taking time […]