While there is a long list of both federal and state laws that protect tenants who reside in rental property – such as invasion of privacy and discrimination – there are also various areas of landlord legal rights. Whether or not you have any trouble from your tenants, it is still good to be aware [...]
If you were born before 1986, you have probably heard a lot of Georgia Tech alumnus Jeff Foxworthy’s ‘You Might be a Redneck, If…’ jokes. Well, I've compiled a similar list that pertains to types people you shouldn't rent to. And they aren't jokes. So, without further ado… If they show up to view a house [...]
No one is born a landlord. Nobody is born with the investor mindset. Some choose to become landlords as part of an investment strategy. Others become ‘accidental landlords’ when a job transfer or other unpredictable life event forces them to rent their former residence. Regardless, to be a good landlord requires a little finesse, a [...]