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Deciding between a long-term and short-term lease agreement is one of the most important choices a landlord can make. Each option comes with its own benefits, challenges, and management requirements. Making the right choice can impact your rental income, how much hands-on work you will need to do, and the overall experience of managing your property. With so many Americans renting homes today, you are likely to encounter tenants who request shorter stays. Short-term leases can offer higher returns but often require more effort, while long-term leases provide stability with less day-to-day management. This guide walks you through the key differences between short- and long-term leases,... Read more
KEY TAKEAWAYS In some Atlanta apartment buildings, landlords say as many as 50% of rental applications are fraudulent. Nearly three-quarters of US apartment operators...
Fraud has long plagued the multifamily sector, but the scope and sophistication of the problem are now reaching new levels, fueled by technology and shifting consumer...
Tenant screening is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your investment so here are four tenant screening mistakes that could cost you. Many...
Verified renters—who have undergone formal identity, credit, and income verification—deliver substantial financial and operational benefits for landlords and...
Verified renters—who have undergone formal identity, credit, and income verification—deliver substantial financial and operational benefits for landlords and property managers. Let’s unpack how verifying renters can protect your assets, optimize revenue, and create smoother workflows, all while mitigating risk in today’s dynamic rental market. 1. Reduces Risk of Fraud and Scams Modern verification tools catch fraudulent applications before leases are signed. With rental fraud on the rise, verifying a renter’s identity and credit history has become essential. Case studies show that using verified renter services has led to a 35% decrease in trespasser activity... Read more
Looking into a potential tenant’s rental history might feel like extra work, but with so much at stake, it’s worth taking the time to do it right. The applicant...
Fraud is no longer hiding in the shadows. It’s being taught and sold in plain sight — sometimes with hashtags and tutorial videos. Across the multifamily housing...
The multifamily industry is locked in a costly battle against rental fraud. Despite widespread adoption of application screening tools and document checks, fraudsters...
Minnesota is known for having relatively strong protections for renters. But in one high-profile case, those protections were pushed to their limits and exploited. A...
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