Renting With Pets: Everything You Need to Consider as a Landlord

Home River Chicago - Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Renting with pets can help you land tenants desperate to move in with their furry family members. But it also means dealing with extra messes and additional damage to your units.If you're on the fence about whether to allow Fi... read more >>

How to Carry Out a Tenant Background Check

Home River Chicago - Tuesday, September 14, 2021

As a landlord, one of the biggest mistakes you can make is not being careful enough about who you rent your properties out to. When you take on a new tenant, you're tacitly trusting them with a very valuable asset. If they don... read more >>

Finding the Ideal Tenant: What to Look For in a Rental Applicant

Home River Chicago - Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Are you trying to fill a vacancy in one of your investment properties?In 2021, finding tenants isn't the problem. There are plenty of people who are ready and willing to rent your property so long as the price is right. But ho... read more >>

The Complete Rental Property Inspection Guide

Home River Chicago - Tuesday, August 10, 2021

In 2015, there were over 48 million rental housing units in the United States. The market is always ripe for those looking into investing in rental properties. With that said, there are lots of different logistics that you ha... read more >>

4 Questions to Ask Your Property Manager Before Hiring Them

Home River Chicago - Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Across the country, there are more than 48 million rental properties. Being a landlord and property owner is a great way to earn money anywhere, the sky is the limit! But taking care of all of the properties and tenants can b... read more >>

5 Mistakes Landlords Make With Their Rental Properties

Home River Chicago - Tuesday, July 13, 2021

So, you think you can handle owning rental property? There is a lot more to it than buying a property and renting it out.Landlords wear dozens of different hats daily. They do accounting, scheduling, background checks, and much mo... read more >>

Guide to Rental Properties: What Are Accidental Landlords?

Home River Chicago - Tuesday, June 29, 2021

You've heard of an accidental tourist, but what about an accidental landlord? Wait, you're saying. How does someone become a landlord on accident? Most of the time, becoming a landlord is intentional. But there are c... read more >>

6 Reasons to Hold Your Real Estate Investment

Home River Chicago - Thursday, June 17, 2021

Many real estate investors start thinking about selling investment properties when real estate fundamentals are strong and markets are hot. And during such times, there seems to be no shortage of real estate agents and others anxi... read more >>

How Landlords Can Avoid Illegal Evictions

Home River Chicago - Tuesday, June 15, 2021

One of your property tenants has failed to make good on his promise to pay you consistently, and you're at your wits end. Now, you're tempted to try to make life a little uncomfortable for them to get them to move out.Not ... read more >>

Why should I have my tenant on a current lease?

Home River Chicago - Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Resident retention should almost always be the goal for a profitable investment property. Maintaining an active lease with your tenant will provide that piece of mind that they will remain in the home for a set period of tim... read more >>