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Is Mailing Your Rent As Reliable As It Once Was?

MAIL DELIVERY HAS ACTUALLY SLOWED IN RECENT YEARS…HOW CAN YOU COMBAT IT?

Although online and digital options for rent payment are pretty widespread these days, there are countless numbers of people who still rely on the U.S. Postal Service to ensure their rent payments reach their landlords on time. And in recent years, the delivery time has indeed grown. Case in point, our New Haven County office is currently waiting on a money order that has taken over 7 days to land!

I’m New To Real Estate Investment: Should I Hire A Property Manager? 

WHAT DOES A PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY OFFER? #5: LEGAL COMFORT

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As the world around us gets more and more expensive, it’s common for smart investors to look to see where they can save a couple bucks. Professional Property management might be skimming anywhere from 14 to 6% off your monthly bottom line…so is it worth the expense?

Yes, Property Management Can Be A Waste of Money

THERE’S ONE KEY FACTOR THAT CAN UNDO ANY ADVANTAGES OF HIRING A PROPERTY MANAGER

Hiring a reputable property manager is a great way to ensure you’re on the right track with your real estate investments. A property manager will help you make important decisions about your rental properties and will take care of all of the headaches that come with investment property ownership. They’ll handle your leasing and maintenance so that you can sit back and collect passive income.

If A Tree Falls On A Tenant’s Car Is The Landlord Liable?

MORE OFTEN THAN NOT, TENANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN PROPERTY WHEN SOMETHING GOES WRONG

Insurance related issues can be complicated and a bit uncomfortable when something goes wrong and you think someone else might be to blame. When there are questions about responsibility for damages, the best thing you can do is reach out to your insurance provider. With that in mind, storm season is upon us and as some of our clients in Rhode Island and Massachusetts recover from a recent tornado that touched down, it seemed an appropriate time to pull this video out of the archives.

RENTAL PROPERTY 101: Why Interior Inspections Are A Bad Idea

Fostering Trusting Relationships Is Better Business Than Following Emotions

It’s been pretty well publicized that anxiety has become more and more prevalent in recent years. A recent book about the “Anxious Generation” has been a top seller for over 11 weeks and everywhere you turn people are prophesying doom. Coming out of a world-wide pandemic with smartphones and Social Media with algorithms that point us in that direction helps explain this.

What To Expect As A Property Owner At The Beginning Of Your First Rental Experience

THE FIRST TWO MONTHS ARE ALMOST ALWAYS THE MOST CHALLENGING

With housing prices, housing supply, and interest rates all stuck in the mud, more and more property owners are dipping their toes into the rental market. If you’re one of those people, congratulations on making a wise choice. Being able to collect rental income to cover your mortgage and other expenses is a great way to build equity and let your money work for you. 

Balancing The Line Between Business And Personal Relationships As A Landlord

THERE’S ONE BEST WAY TO INSULATE YOURSELF FROM GETTING TOO CLOSE TO YOUR TENANTS

It’s undoubtedly important that tenants feel valued and respected. Ultimately, the goal is for them to genuinely feel like the unit they’re renting is their home. In this way, they take pride in their space, keep you in the loop when there are maintenance needs, and go above and beyond to take care of the property. It’s a perfect example of the win-win relationship Nexus Property Management® is always trying to create.