Utilities costs can vary significantly across the US, depending upon both the location and time of year. Remember, a portion of your monthly BAH is intended to cover the cost of utilities (Heat, Electricity, Water) for your home. In 2018, the percentage of monthly BAH intended to cover utilities ranges from a low of 6% […]
Search for Housing by Your BAH Rate in AHRN
Now that the 2018 BAH rates are official, it’s time to start searching for that perfect home that meets both your lifestyle and budget. AHRN has integrated the 2018 BAH rates into your account (based on the Grade, Dependent Status, and Gaining Installation selected in your Account setup) to make your housing search easier. There […]
2018 Defense Budget Update
The 2018 Defense Budget was signed into law by President Trump on 12/12. The total requested budget of $700 billion is $52 billion over the defense spending caps set by the Budget Control act of 2011. The budget increases the total number of active duty servicemembers by 20,300. Here are some budget highlights related to […]
Tips for Reducing Common Maintenance Calls
Emergency maintenance calls are an inconvenience for everyone involved. Routine maintenance on your rental property can help reduce the number of emergency calls you receive and is an important factor in keeping your property safe for tenants. Performing routine maintenance and fixing small problems can also help prevent more costly repairs down the road. Here […]
Keep your Pets Safe this Holiday Season!
When decorating your home for the holidays, there are a number of traditional holiday plants that are toxic to pets. These often colorful plants can be new temptations for your pets. Here is a list of toxic holiday plants and their symptoms if ingested by pets. Amaryllis Most toxic to cats, although can also affect […]
Tenant Turnover: Managing a Smooth Transition
If you manage rentals you have tenant turnover. The process of clearing outgoing tenants can be time consuming if move-out expectations are not clearly communicated. This can also be stressful on your new tenants if not managed properly. The frequency of move-out surprises for both you and the departing tenant can be reduced with proper […]
Security Deposits: What You Can and Cannot Deduct
As a landlord/property manager you plan for ongoing maintenance and associated costs, but when repairs go beyond normal wear and tear security deposits are needed to cover these costs. As a general rule of thumb, expenses for repairing normal wear and tear items are not allowed to be deducted from security deposits. However, damages above […]
Smoking or Non-Smoking Tenant Policy
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 16.8 percent of adults in the United States smoke. As a landlord/property manager, you must decide whether or not to accept smokers as tenants. Since smokers are not a protected class under the Fair Housing Act, you can set a smoker/non-smoker policy without discrimination concerns. Points to Consider […]
BAH Changes Proposed for 2018
It’s the much-anticipated time of the year when proposed BAH rates and policies are under review within the FY2018 National Defense Authorization Act (Defense budget). As of this writing, the Senate has approved the budget with amendments and has passed the bill to the House for review and approval. Current proposed changes to the BAH […]
Saving for Retirement with the Thrift Savings Plan and New Blended Retirement System
Thrift Savings Program (TSP) participants will be able to contribute more money in 2018. Starting January 1, 2018, active duty service members, most reservists and government civilian employees will be able to contribute up to $18,500 a year into TSP accounts — a $500 increase from 2017. Individuals over 50 years old can also contribute an […]
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