As economic challenges continue, many tenants may face unemployment, income disruption or other circumstance that cause them to be in lease violation. In this article, we review Pennsylvania regulations regarding eviction and what you can do to reassess your lease regarding violations that trigger eviction proceedings and what you can do to be better prepared.

A look into where the housing market is headed in 2023.

In a recession, the best qualified tenants on paper may be challenged in keeping up with rental payments. This article walks you through the steps you need to take to market your unit so you can win the best quality tenants to weather the recession.

As economic challenges continue, many tenants may face unemployment, income disruption or other circumstance that cause them to be in lease violation. In this article, we review Pennsylvania regulations regarding eviction and what you can do to reassess your lease regarding violations that trigger eviction proceedings and what you can do to be better prepared.

Every year you should revisit your standard lease and make sure it is up to date. One thing that investors often overlook is their policies regarding pets, in particular service animals. In accordance with the Fair Housing Act, there are laws that protect people with disabilities and their service animals. Review this article to brush up on the laws, particularly those for Pennsylvania, and work with your attorney to make sure you are able to follow the policy set forth by the FHA.

As we approach the year’s end, a time of celebration and gathering with family and friends, it’s also a good time to take a fresh look at legal documents in preparation for 2023. One of the most important documents as a real estate investor is your tenant lease. In this week’s article, we provide an overview and reminders of what to include in your tenant lease. Use it as a guide to double check and review your leases to make sure they include what you and your attorney agree are best for you and your tenants.

The relationship you have with your tenant(s) has a direct impact on your cash flow as well as how your property is maintained. Detached property owners can easily lose touch with their tenants if they’re working with a property management company that doesn’t respect the tenant-landlord relationship. In turbulent economic times and with the real estate market shifting, tenants are becoming the “in-control” party and can make or break your cash flow and real estate income strategy. Learn what you can do to reinforce tenant-landlord relations whether you’re working directly with your tenants as a self-managing property owner or through a property management company.

Although real estate investing can be a hedge against inflation, investors still have to make practical decisions about how they manage their cash flow against outgoing costs when it comes to their properties. In this article, we present the main reasons to outsource your property management as well as things to watch out for when choosing the right property manager, and how it can surprisingly make you money.

In this week’s article, we talk about how you can entice high-quality tenants to re-lease, even though the costs of renting are becoming more and more challenging for renters. Here are a few things you can think about doing to make your relationships better and work with your tenants to secure their trust in you and want to remain in place.

Many economists fear we are entering a bear market, which impacts real estate values and sends them on a downward spiral. With a looming recession, the Fed increasing interest rates to control inflation and a housing market that’s been over-valued for over a year, this could be the most opportune time to sell—or stand your ground with your current portfolio and reinforce your tenancies. If you’re considering selling one or more of your investment properties, here are some “housekeeping” things to gather together regarding documents and certifications to make your property appealing to potential investors.