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Insurance by Castle - How Low Maintenance Landscaping Ideas Leads to a More Profitable Rental

How Low Maintenance Landscaping Ideas Leads to a More Profitable Rental

Walking his prospective renters through the immaculate kitchen, Roger’s anticipation built to a crescendo. Would all that hard work in the backyard the previous month pay off in a big way? Gripping the sliding glass door handle and pulling it open, he led the way. “Oh my!” Roger tried to stifle a smile as the …

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Insurance by Castle - Easy Rental Upgrades To Make Your Property Highly Desirable

Easy Rental Upgrades To Make Your Property Highly Desirable

Little details go a long way, especially in convincing potential renters your property is move-in ready. After all, it’s in your best interest to decrease the stress these movers are already feeling.   99% of the location and other details may be just what they’re looking for.  But if that 1% stands out in the wrong …

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Insurance by Castle - What Clauses Should I Put in my Lease

What Clauses Should I Put in my Lease?

You just bought your first rental property, and you’re ready to welcome your first tenant. Before you start the application process, does your lease include protective clauses? Insurance by Castle is here to share essential lease clauses that are must-haves on your lease. Late Charges and Allocations Inevitably, a tenant will pay rent late. Before …

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Insurance by Castle - Top 5 California Tenant Issues

Top 5 California Tenant Issues

Your original reason for becoming a landlord was earning some supplementary cash, but you also wanted to provide a great home for equally great tenants. Unfortunately, not every tenant who looks great on paper makes for a great tenant in actuality. Landlord Insurance by Castle understands common California tenant issues, and we also know how you …

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Landlords’ Responsibilities to Their Tenants

If you’re a new landlord, you may be focused on preparing the property for potential tenants, along with marketing these spaces to them. Once tenants, are secured however, what is your responsibility to them? It’s important to understand your obligations as a landlord so not only protect your property investment, but also the relationships with …

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Landlord Tips: Attracting and Keeping High-Quality Tenants

When an investor purchases a property with an eye toward renting out units to long-term tenants, what ideally would follow is the steady population of that building with reliable, high-quality tenants that love their apartment, pay their rent on time, and plan on staying put. These people aren’t unicorns, and they can find their way …

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