Essential Coverages for Renters: What Doesn’t Your Landlord Cover?
Renting an apartment, condo, or house comes with plenty of perks—no property taxes, less maintenance, and the flexibility to move when you want. But one big mistake many renters make is assuming their landlord’s insurance will protect them in case something goes wrong. Here’s the truth: your landlord’s policy only covers the building itself—not your […]
Property Management Tips
The 10 Most Helpful Pieces of Advice for Property Managers There are many different tasks property managers must juggle in a single day. With so many different responsibilities, it’s easy to get overwhelmed or feel like you aren’t succeeding in your role. Fortunately, there is plenty of advice for property managers that will help improve […]
Landlord-Friendly States
You may dream about owning investment properties and becoming a landlord, but the state you live in may not be the best place to own property. This is due to each state having different tenant-landlord laws, taxes and insurance rates. Luckily for you, Foremost® Insurance has you covered. After reading this article, we hope you’ll have […]
Types of Rental Properties
The Different Types of Rental Properties & Which Is Best for You Rental properties come in all shapes and sizes and can be found literally anywhere in the U.S. No matter what is going on in the real estate market at large, investors can still find residential rental property with relatively low risk and the […]
Top Rental Property Amenities to Offer
Wondering what to do to your rental property to attract quality tenants or keep the ones you already have in place? Consider incorporating some of the amenities that renters are looking for nowadays.As people’s needs shift over the course of a life, so do a rental community’s needs as a whole. That’s why paying attention to […]
Tips for Rental Property Showing
Look sharp. In the rental game, image is everything. If you want to attract great tenants and prevent costly vacancies, then your property needs to look the part. After all, you wouldn’t show up to a job interview without ironing your shirt. So, why would you show your rental property without making sure it looks […]
How to Screen Tenants
Having a thorough and consistent screening process in place is one of the most vital steps you can take as a successful landlord. Conducting a tenant screening can help to minimize some of the risks of being a landlord, such as late payments and non-payment, tenant eviciton, and property damage. If you are new to the […]
Landlord Terminology
Below you will find definitions for a number of common words and phrases that can arise in the context of the landlord-tenant relationship. Those terms contained within quotes, i.e. “termination date of lease,” are defined as they might be found in a clause or provision of a typical residential lease or rental agreement. Abandonment: A tenant’s […]
How to Become a Landlord
If you’re a first-time landlord or interested in becoming one, use our landlord guide to learn more. In this article: Whether you’re considering renting out a home you currently own or purchasing an investment property, becoming a landlord requires time, money and a thorough understanding of laws and best practices. This landlord guide provides tips and advice […]
Tips for New Landlords
Being a landlord can be challenging, especially when you’re starting out. From finding and screening tenants, creating and following a rental agreement, and collecting rent online, we will help guide you through all the important landlord tasks. Get started with these 13 must-know tips for first time landlords: 1. TREAT YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY LIKE A BUSINESS Managing […]