Posted by Tomas Miller // May 29, 2015
An important aspect of being a landlord or property manager involves implementing a uniform pet policy for your properties. This means knowing what to include in your pet policy and protecting yourself from potential problems by planning ahead. Here is a guide to implementing the right strategy in your rental properties to ensure your pet […]
Posted by Tomas Miller // May 27, 2015
If you’re a landlord who wants to network with others in your industry, there are now plenty of smartphone apps that can make this process much easier. These apps are designed to help you find events and meet other landlords and can also help you keep organized and ensure your contacts are all in one […]
Posted by Tomas Miller // May 25, 2015
Like many other business professionals, landlords can benefit from building a network of contacts and going to events where they can meet like-minded individuals. Networking with other landlords can also be fun, and you can potentially build real friendships based on shared interests and goals. Here are four tips to help you network with other […]
Posted by Tomas Miller // May 20, 2015
By Tomas A. Miller of FPT Home Solutions, LLC Urban dwellers have no idea how much they are missing by not living their lives at a slower pace in a beautiful small town like Freeport, IL. Freeport is a beautiful town located 20 miles south of the Wisconsin border in the center of a large […]
Posted by Tomas Miller // May 17, 2015
Tenant insurance can take one of two forms. In the most popular version, this insurance protects the property of tenants from damage that may occur, much like a homeowner's insurance policy. The second form of tenant insurance protects a landlord from property damage and pays for certain repairs and even cleaning services upon tenant move-out. […]
Posted by Tomas Miller // May 15, 2015
As you step into your rental property, you’ve noticed there have been a few changes made to the property by the tenant. Two of the rooms have been repainted. New shutters were added to the exterior. Those cracks in the concrete steps have been repaired. Landlords have two options when they discover improvements: they can […]
Posted by Tomas Miller // May 13, 2015
Top Landlord Friendly States Many states tend to favor tenants when it comes to implementation of landlord/tenant law. There are a few states, however, that tend to favor the landlord. If you’re thinking about getting into the rental property business, then you’ll want to consider these top landlord friendly states. 1. Texas Texas allows landlords […]
Posted by Tomas Miller // May 11, 2015
Rent stabilization occurs in markets where high demand would traditionally create high rental payments. The stabilization keeps prices more affordable so that households outside of the wealthy class can still find a place to live. Rent stabilization increases occur when market conditions change, allowing landlords to raise rents above the controls that were in place […]
Posted by Tomas Miller // May 8, 2015
In most jurisdictions, a contractor must be licensed as a business and in their chosen specialty. This specialty license is issued by the Department of Labor and Industries or similar agency, and a number is assigned to the contractor. Most contractors are required to publish this number in all public communications. To verify the contractor […]
Posted by Tomas Miller // May 6, 2015
Warm, nature-inspired design elements convey the aesthetic of this popular style. The Craftsman style evolved from the English Arts & Crafts movement, which was a natural turning point from the overly formal and perhaps stifling Victorian era. When brought to the United States, it became known as the “Craftsman” style, and the movement’s theme was […]