Plan ahead for a smoother PCS season this year. Of the many challenges in managing a rental property, the turnover process between tenants is one of the most arduous. It requires balancing the needs of your current tenant, the preparation of the property for the next tenant, marketing the listing, and getting the new tenant […]
Renting Tips
4 Ways to Market A Property to Military Families
Military families move a whole lot. In fact, the average child in a military family moves six to nine times. That’s an average of three times more than kids in nonmilitary families. Military rental properties constitute a highly specialized market. And that uniqueness makes AHRN, and its 1.4 million users, the perfect direct marketing channel to reach […]
A Quick Guide to HOA Fees
If you’re considering buying a home in a gated, planned, co-op, otherwise organized community, or condominium complex you’ll come across the phrase “Homeowner’s Association” (or its abbreviated form: HOA). If you’re unfamiliar with this term, here’s a quick explanation: HOA’s oversee the management, upkeep and community standards of your neighborhood. Most often, real estate developers […]
12 Questions to Ask Before Renting
Looking for a home to rent – particularly if it’s your first time – can be an intimidating under-taking. While your exact needs and wants are probably as unique as you are, the process of seeking and signing for the right lease is a common one with common factors. Here are a dozen all-inclusive points […]
Renting a Home: Lease Tips
Even when it’s temporary, moving into a home of your own is always a thrill. Whether you’re accustomed to living with roommates, your parents, or with dozens (or more) of coworkers crammed into a barracks, not much compares to that amazing feeling of opening the door to walk into your house or apartment for the […]
10 Tips for Renting a Home
Renting your first off-base house or apartment can seem overwhelming, particularly if you’re used to the relatively simple process of showing up and moving into base housing, a barracks, or a BOQ. While moving off base, on your own or with a family, is certainly a much more complicated process, it doesn’t have to be […]
What is a Good Credit Score for Renting an Apartment?
Home ownership may be one of the big components of the American Dream but, if you’re on active duty, chances are you’re renting. If you aren’t ready to buy your dream house just yet, we get it – especially when you have to PCS across the country (or, sometimes, the world) every few years. So […]
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 […]
Attract And Choose The Right Tenant For Your Rental Property
If you’re new to being a landlord, choosing your tenants is about the most critical thing you can do. And if you’re seasoned, you know just how true this is! These folks will be living in and taking care of what’s likely your biggest investment — for several months, a year or more. Here are the key […]
Pet Deposits: Your Rights and the Law
Approximately 68% of U.S. households (85 million) own a pet, according to the 2017-18 National Pet Owners survey. This percentage also applies to military member families, if not higher. As a landlord/property manager, your pet policy is a topic you deal with on a regular basis. Your pet policy can have a significant impact on […]