As landlords, sometimes our tenants are heaven-sent. They pay rent on time. They keep the property nice and tidy and follow all of our rules and guidelines. Then there are those tenants who seem to have been plucked from the pit of hell. Rent due dates mean nothing to them. They smoke in the house […]
Millennials are increasingly preferring renting over buying. The millennial generation, comprised of people born between 1980 and 2000 (roughly between 18 and 34 years old), grew up in a time of rapid transformation. They are prioritizing freedom and flexibility when choosing a home and renting is an ideal option. Here are the top five tips […]
The carpet rule or 80/20 rule is a requirement to cover 80% of the walkable part of your floors with carpeting. This practice’s primary purpose is to reduce noise and decrease the risk of disturbing the downstairs neighbors. Is There a Law Requiring Carpeting? Despite popular belief, this rule is not explicitly stated in any […]
Residential property as any commodity has a lifespan. You cannot utilize it forever, at a certain point the walls will become fragile, a foundation will start to sag and the building will collapse. However, the building can last for centuries if it is properly exploited. Of course, you cannot fully get rid of the wear […]
Renting out to college students is one of the most lucrative and at the same time risky endeavors. While there are many great on-campus housing options available, there is always a big share of students who can’t get them. Every year, a new wave of freshmen move out of their parents’ houses and look to […]
What’s your least favorite color? Is it mold green or dark brown? Or maybe it’s a certain shade of pink? Chances are there is some color that pisses you off and makes you wanna keep your eyes closed. Ok, this might be a little bit overdramatized, but you’ve surely got the idea.
As each year brings a new wave of tech trends and innovations, it might be hard to stay abreast of them all. But some innovations appear to be so game-changing that you can hardly escape learning about them each time you listen to a podcast, read a newsletter, or spend time watching videos on YouTube. […]
If you have a pet or used to have one back in the past, you’ll surely understand why most of the people consider their four-legged friends family members and treat them as such. It’s hardly possible to imagine a situation that might convince a typical pet owner to give up on their pet. Of course, […]
When it comes to mobile apps, all people seem to be falling into two camps. The first one is made of those who download essential apps only believing that the rest `are either useless or redundant. People of the second camp, in turn, choose to test out every single app that seems to match their […]
Unless you’re the least friendly person on the planet, every now and then you invite guests to your place or become a guest yourself. Guest visits are all fun and pleasure. Shared dinners, table games, movies, or pajama parties are all common scenarios for an occasional guest visit. It’s an integral part of our social […]