A very important skill for landlords to master, is knowing how to attract and retain tenants. One way of doing this is ensuring that your rental property stands out from the competition in regard to its attractiveness and functionality.

But a successful investor knows there are a variety of thi...

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Tax Season Tips for Landlords

May 18, 2022, 12:00 am

Under the law, rental property owners are obliged to declare their rental earnings on their tax return. As defined by the IRS, rental income is categorized as a payment made for occupying your real estate property. This can include the following:

  • Paid regular rent
  • Paid advance rent
  • Paid se...

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Change is inevitable and as a property owner, this can be stressful. You may find yourself needing to move due to a job transfer or to be closer to family.

As a homeowner, your first instinct might be to put your house up for sale. Naturally, you’d be scouting for a buyer with the highest bid. How...

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Normal Wear and Tear

June 14, 2021, 9:53 am

As a landlord, when it comes to security deposit reconciliation and returning full or partial security deposits to tenants, a State's security deposit laws are rather specific. The cost of normal wear and tear must be charged to the property owner versus withheld from the tenant’s security deposit....

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Fair Housing in Nevada

January 11, 2021, 2:13 pm

Nevada prohibits housing discrimination based on 9 protected classes. These protected classes are: color, race, disability, familial status, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, sex, and religion.

Forms of discrimination may involve interest rates, purchase terms,...

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