In some places, the winter season is a tourist destination because of skiing, snowboarding, or sledding. In other areas, winter can make it a little tougher for landlords to entice guests to book with them. Take photos. Start by capturing some... (Read More)

Real estate investment can be a lucrative business. However, it can also be a competitive one. There are multiple properties bidding for the attention of guests looking for short-term rentals. So, how competitive are you? Are you keeping up with the... (Read More)

When you have a vacancy at your commercial property you'll want to take some steps to prepare it for leasing. Whether it's a new property you just purchased or you're preparing it between tenants, you should go through a series of steps before you... (Read More)

Positive reviews are a gold mine for landlords of short-term rentals. The market is saturated with short-term rentals, so landlords need to take extra measures to ensure that they stay competitive. They need to make their property attractive to... (Read More)

Do you shower in the morning or at night? Do you enjoy midnight movies or early-morning breakfasts? Do you prefer 70-degree nights or something cooler? Those are great questions to ask your traveling companions before spending your first night in... (Read More)

You have occupancies to fill, but you want to find the right tenants. That's because you know that finding the ideal tenants can help you avoid potential issues in the future and even reduce turnover rates. So, what things should you be asking and... (Read More)

The condition and appearance of your exterior sends a message to prospective tenants and their customers. What's your's saying? You might be conveying the wrong message and it could cost you. One study, published in APCBEE Procedia, shown on a... (Read More)

We all need reminders sometimes. It's no different for tenants. You can help tenants out, enhance communication between the two of you, increase on-time rental payments and improve property maintenance by sending out helpful reminders. Have you... (Read More)

You may have heard that you should treat your residential rental like you would a business. This makes sense because it is a business. You're earning money by providing something. It may look different from a typical business that sells a service or... (Read More)

As a landlord, you know that staying on top of all the responsibilities associated with managing rental properties can be a difficult task. Even if you have a small team to help you out, managing your property or properties can be a huge headache... (Read More)