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Vacancies can hinder your steady earnings and even require you to spend more on cleaning fees and other maintenance costs. It’s best to keep up with your property maintenance and conduct upgrades to keep your property rent ready, rather than burning your money looking for new tenants. All your rental properties will eventually experience normal wear and tear as the year's progress. To combat this, landlords can perform regular inspections and renovations. This is a wise move because tenants are more inclined to keep renewing their leases when p…

The Federal Fair Housing Act was passed into law by Congress in 1968, to help stamp out housing discrimination. As landlords, tenants, and real estate agents in North Carolina, a landlord must adhere to the act when it comes to handling both existing and prospective tenants. The following is a guide to help you understand the federal fair housing law and its accompanying regulations. What Does the North Carolina FHA Cover? Fair housing means that all persons must be afforded equal opportunity in all property-related matters. That is, in renti…

Do you have some extra space in your home that you’d like to make some extra bucks from? Or, are you relocating to another city and still want to hang on to the home? Renting out your home is a great option to consider. But while that can mean generating a new stream of rental income, you’ll definitely need to work for it. Being a landlord isn’t a road to quick riches. Rather, it requires a lot of time and dedication but the rewards are plentiful. Being a landlord means knowing and understanding all the different aspects that come with owning…

Squatters rights in north carolina are something all landlords should understand, as squatting is quite commonplace in many places around the country. North Carolina squatters, like those in many other states, have rights. They may be able to own property after a successful adverse possession claim. To make the claim, squatters must meet several requirements. As a property owner, understanding the legal rights squatters have in North Carolina can help you avoid problems down the line. This is especially true if your home is unoccupied. The f…

The rental business is a profitable industry when you have long-term renters. This is because you have more consistent earnings and you don’t need to spend on marketing. Long-term renters and stable income also mean that you have what you need to cover your property’s maintenance expenses. The goal of every investment property owner, therefore, is to ensure that they attract long-term tenants. There are benefits that come with having long-term tenants in your rentals. This post will provide you with some tips to attract the interest of long-ter…