Reasons Landlords Should be Thankful

1.      New laws favor landlords

Over the past year, we’ve told you about several laws across the US that have been passed in favor of making your job easier. In Florida, it’s now easier to evict and landlords in Wisconsin can throw away abandoned items without facing prosecution.  Having the law on your side is always something to be thankful for!

 

2.      YouTube can help you do anything.

So, perhaps you aren’t a handy landlord. The good news is that it’s 2013, and if you have a computer and the internet, you can fake it until you make it. Did you know there are tutorials on YouTube for ANYTHING and everything home-related? Would you like a 20-minute instruction on installing aceiling fan? How about learning to fix a toilet in 7-minutes? Yes, we will always be thankful for YouTube.

 

Be thankful the answer to many questions are just a click away

 

3.      Delinquency and Foreclosure rates have improved

How much have they improved? Some estimates say to their lowest rate since 2008. This is good news for property owners everywhere, as a dip in foreclosures and delinquencies can only help the value of your own property to stabilize or perhaps finally see some improvement!

 

 

So what are you thankful for this year? Tell us below! For this and more information about landlording and real estate investing, visit our website at http://www.alwaysscreen.com

Networking with other Property Owners

There are so many ways for landlords and property managers to network with each other via various internet channels. Why should you want to stay connected with other rental industry experts?  Here are just a few ways that networking can enhance your real estate investment business:

Keeping Vacancies Minimal

Nowadays, you can utilize social media networks and certain internet group forums to advertise a rental unit to a massive audience. If you are connected to other property managers and real estate professionals on social media, they can share your rental listing with their followers, expanding your reach even more. The more people who view your rental property online, the better the chances are of renting it out quickly.

Online Groups Help you Get Answers

There are many groups on sites like LinkedIn, Google+ or Facebook geared specifically for landlords, property managers, real estate professionals, etc. If you sign up and join these groups, you’ll be able to get tons of free advice from other industry experts. You can get ideas on various topics, from how to stage a small space, to how new laws might affect the terms of your lease agreements.

Establish Yourself as An Expert

Networking with other property management insiders can also help build your credibility as an expert within the rental industry as you offer advice to others. You can also answer questions in group forums, or share things you’ve learned  from your tenants. You can also offer to guest blog for another website, and reach out to a new audience who wasn’t familiar with your business or properties.

For more info on how to successfully network with other landlords , or to get the best credit report for landlords, visit ATS Inc’s website.