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. Insurance by Castle understands common California tenant issues, and we also know how you can …
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 …
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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There are many different reasons a tenant may want to break a lease early, whether it’s because they are ready to purchase a property instead of renting, or they got a new job and are moving to a different area. In any event, as the landlord it never is ideal to lose a tenant. As …
One of the reasons fire insurance is included among most renter’s insurance for apartment owners is that all people need to be protected financially in case of a fire. In an apartment building, a fire could destroy an entire structure, and it all could have been caused by another renter. Knowing this, it is imperative …
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Taking on your first property as a landlord is an exciting time, but it also comes with a number of anxieties associated with doing a good job as a new business owner. Thankfully, there are some generally accepted practices for first-time landlords to help ensure your rental business not only gets off to a great …
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Whether you own one property or 30, the most important goal for any landlord is keeping renters in every unit. That’s the only way to generate income for these units, but sometimes finding those renters can be a hassle. Plenty of people begin by managing every aspect of their property themselves, including advertising vacancies and …
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The New York Times reported this year that the student housing market is booming, with big real estate developers and institutional investors all eager to get in on the trend. Student property investment is appealing to individual investors as well: college students provide a reliable stream of income for landlords. If you are considering becoming …
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Your rental properties are beginning to keep you up at night. You’re beginning to worry incessantly about protecting your investment, your selected tenants, and the mounting responsibilities. You’re over stressed and questioning if being a landlord is actually worth your time and energy. Does any of this sound familiar? If you answered yes, it might be …
As a landlord, one of your primary responsibilities is ensuring that you provide tenants with a safe, quality space in which to live. In return, they reward you with a monthly income through rent, and if they are particularly good tenants, they’ll do this with a minimum of trouble to you, and a long, healthy …
