7 Essentials for Novice Landlords
So you’re interested in putting your property on the rental market to make some extra cash. It’s that simple- right? Well, sort of. While property management can be a highly profitable business, it is...
View ArticleAvoid Landlord-Tenant Disputes
As a landlord, you want to do everything possible to avoid sparring with your tenants. Handling these issues is time consuming, stressful and expensive. There’s a lot of wasted time, court dates, fees...
View ArticleSecurity Deposit Quick Reference Guide
This quick reference guide is meant to help you navigate through the intricacies of security deposits for residential rental properties. Security deposits can be tricky from a legal perspective due to...
View ArticleWear-and-Tear, What is Fair?
Last week, we gave you tips on how to handle security deposits. In this post, we specifically discuss reasonable wear-and-tear and how wear-and-tear impacts what you can and cannot charge to your...
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Environmental Series Part I: Renovations and Remodels
What does this blog post have in common with the incredible hulk? We’re both going green! In fact, we’re dedicating not just one, but three blog posts to environmental activism. Our hope is that...
View ArticleEnvironmental Series Part II: Small Home Repairs
This post is the second in a three-part series focused on environmentally-friendly tips for landlords. Part I of this series focused on green solutions landlords should consider implementing while...
View ArticleBenefits of Electronic Rent Payments through Rentalutions
Electronic payments are widely accepted for everything from groceries to utility bills. It’s about time that both landlords and tenants begin utilizing electronic payments for monthly rent. The...
View ArticleGuest Blog: One of Chicago’s Top Accountants Offers Tax Tips for Landlords
Like most of us, you probably spent the last year hiding from your accounting and postponing your taxes. Unfortunately, tax season is upon us, and the time has come when you have to address everything...
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