Common Rental Scams and How to Avoid Them
Renting an apartment is an exciting time, as it is often a milestone for most people. Maybe you've started your first real job or...
Movable Gadgets: Home Safety
Make safety your first priority when moving in to a new place. For the first article in our Movable Gadgets series, we have picked...
Rent Affordability: Is the “One-Third Rule” Realistic?
When looking for places to live, one of the biggest elements of home shopping that people take into consideration is affordability. Personal finance experts...
7-Step Tenant Screening Checklist: A Landlord’s Guide to Quality Tenants
As a landlord, finding the right tenants is crucial for maintaining the value and integrity of your investment. Tenant screening plays a pivotal role...
How to tell if a rental listing is fake
The rental market is exploding right now. We’ve heard about renters waking up at the crack of dawn to get an application in first,...
Is Negotiating Rent a Good Idea?
Let's say you're the living personification of what a perfect tenant should be: you pay your rent on time, you keep the noise levels...
How to be a zero-waste renter
The ice caps are melting. The air is becoming more polluted each day. Landfills are expanding at alarming rates.
Each person’s day-to-day activities and actions...
3 Ways to Find the Best Student Housing
How many of you have searched for student housing? Sometimes the search can get rough. My approval process for finding student housing is almost...
How to Create Eye-Catching Vacant Listings that Drive Tenant Interest
To achieve favorable returns, it is crucial to secure trustworthy, long-term tenants who consistently pay rent on time and maintain your property with care....
Eco-Friendly Halloween: Sustainable Practices for Apartment Living
Halloween is just around the corner, and while we're all excited about costumes and candy, it's also an excellent time to consider our impact...
Understanding Emotional Support Animals (ESAs): A Guide for Landlords and Tenants
Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) play a crucial role in the lives of many people with emotional or psychological disabilities. The rental industry often grapples...
Getting Acclimated to Your New Community
Whether you moved a few miles away or crossed the country, getting used to a new community isn’t always easy when you feel like...













