If you are a tenant in the state of Wisconsin, you may be required to pay a security deposit before moving in. There are certain rules landlords must follow when they collect, make deductions from and return this deposit. Learn eight legal basic requirements every Wisconsin landlord and tenant should know. Security Deposit Limit …
For many investors, utilities have been provided to renters as amenities for years. If not provided as an amenity, owners have increased rent or added an additional, monthly flat fee to compensate for utility usage. Usually, this is because these properties have one shared electric, gas, or water meter for all (or most) of their …
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I want to introduce several resources where a real estate investor or property owner can determine what rent you can charge for your investment property. The three most popular websites available for this purpose are Zillow.com, Rentometer.com, and Craig’s List. Zillow is the most popular and respected so we will start there. Go …
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A lease or rental agreement is the foundation of the landlord-tenant relationship. There are specific lease terms that should be in every agreement you create or sign to help protect the landlord and the person renting. Here are the top ten lease terms you should have when renting. A Complete List of Tenant’s Names …
Leasing is a crucial part of owning a rental property. Whether you’re new to the world of real estate investing, or you own the keys to 1,000 units, the idea may seem daunting. Oftentimes, investment property owners take on this task themselves, especially while their portfolio is small. As that portfolio grows, it can be …