Quotes of the Day

What I Look for in Tenants: 1) They have a reliable source of income (Ideally, a tenant will have a gross monthly income that is 4 times what you're asking for rent); 2) They have no prior evictions; 3) They pass full background and credit checks; 4) They have positive references from prior landlords. Questions for Previous Landlords: 1) Does the tenant owe any money? 2) Would you rent to this tenant again? 3) Were there any major repairs needed during their tenancy? [2020] - Symon He

You can often replace your interior doors for as little as $100 apiece. Installation can run as high as $100 a door. [2003] - Robert Irwin

One of the things you can do to prevent difficult rent increase conversations is by having the rent increase talk at the very beginning when you have your tenant sign the lease agreement. Since most landlords don't have this conversation, let me suggest another alternative. Give your tenant 6 months advance notice before you increase the rent. If the tenant asks why, just explain that strata fees are going up, property taxes are too, inflation, etc... [2015] - Gary Wong

Besides confidence and a smile, the other characteristics of an alpha male were being well-groomed, possessing a sense of humor, connecting with people, and being seen as the social center of a room. [2005] - Neil Strauss

If you'll be using bank financing for the purchase, be proactive and include a copy of your pre-approval letter with your offer It's one thing to tell the seller that you can qualify, but it's another for them to physically hold the pre-approval letter in their hands so they know that the sale will go through. [2015] - Brandon Turner