For the most part, being a landlord is usually a pretty easy and enjoyable job. You make sure to show up and take care of things when the tenant contacts you, and you get to enjoy an extra income. What do you, however, when you are a long-distance landlord? In today’s post, we’ll take a look at …Read More
As a landlord, you need to make sure that your rental rates are competitive with other rental properties in the area. There is a delicate balance between charging too little and not making enough of a profit, and charging too much, which will alienate renters. In today’s post, we’ll share some t…Read More
Most landlords want to do what is best for their tenants, and what is best for themselves. Their good intentions can be put to the test when they are faced with the possibility that a tenant is mentally ill. On the one hand, they are obligated to protect the interests of any other tenants they may h…Read More
Effective Immediately: All Rental Research Services Instant Inquiry Reports that include an Equifax credit file are now considered “soft” inquiries on the consumer's credit file, and therefore will not have any impact on their credit score. Historically, any inquiry submitted to the credit burea…Read More
If you are in the market for a new rental, then there are some things you should be aware of that may come up in a rental history report. While you might have a good history of renting and a good credit report, it is beneficial to know just what type of information your potential landlord may receiv…Read More
If you are already a landlord, or you are considering entering the rental property business, then you should seriously consider the benefits of tenant screening, as well as what could happen if you don’t. Rental Research Services understands the importance of tenant screening and we will share wit…Read More
As a landlord, the one thing you always want is a tenant that you can rely on. The truth is, however, that finding reliable and trustworthy tenants is tough to do. In our blog post today we are going to touch on a few of the statistics that all landlords should be aware of. From credit checks to com…Read More
When you plan to rent a property to earn an additional income, you probably envision finding a tenant, signing a lease agreement with them, and everything else falling into the category of “happily ever after.” Sadly, this is generally not the case. In order for you to make sure that the tenants…Read More
Rental Research Services wants to congratulate all the nominees of the Minnesota Multi Housing Association’s (MHA) 23rd Annual MADACS Awards, held this Friday, September 14th, at the Hilton Minneapolis. We are very proud to once again be a sponsor of this important event that honors the owners and…Read More