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How Laws and Regulations Could Affect Your Monthly Rental

There’s a lot of information investors need to know before deciding to buy a property for monthly rentals. We’ve gathered the most up to date (12/27/21) information in regards to the most popular cities for monthly rentals, landlord or tenant friendly states and what regulations apply.

How Much Money Can I Make With Monthly Rentals?

Prior to Covid, monthly rentals were mainly only used by traveling professionals and those looking to move to a new city.

The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up and Managing Your Monthly Rental Property

This guide walks you through, step-by-step, everything you need to know from finding the right property and understanding the laws and regulations to setting up and managing your monthly rental property.

The Differences in Short-Term Rentals (STR's) and Medium-Term Rentals (MTR's)

A common question we get from property owners and managers is “What exactly is the difference between short-term rentals and medium-term rentals?” MTRs are a new area of real estate investing that has emerged after the advent of Airbnb.

How I Avoided Illegal Squatters at My Monthly Rental

Whether you call it monthly rentals, extended travel or even slow travel, there are several factors you may want to consider before renting out your property for 30+ days.

Getting Creative During COVID-19

by Andi Roberts Quarantine. The unknown. Panic. This all feels like a strange movie. A weird episode of Black Mirror or a dream that you're not totally sure if you have woken up from. The news is never ending. Everything is canceled or postponed. Travel is massively banned and the hospitality industry is taking a huge hit. So, what does all of this mean for rental property owners? More specifically, short-to-mid term rentals? As a homeowner in this space, it's hard not to completely freak ou

Staying Sane in Quarantine

This all feels like a strange movie. A weird episode of Black Mirror or a dream that you're not totally sure if you have woken up from, or if you're still sleeping. Most people are transitioning to a WFM scenario, which has its challenges and the isolation can definitely start messing with your mood. You love your home, but spending all day, every day in it is getting to be a little...much. Of course it'd be nice to go on vacation. But, traveling is pretty much banned. Maybe a staycation is

You don't have to be a Local to live like one..

Austin's best monthly rentals to help you find your niche in a new city. The best part about a monthly rental is that you get to fully embrace a new area, lifestyle and culture without overly committing yourself financially. Find your niche neighborhood, but don't go broke in the process. Relocating for work? Test out the best spot in the city before you take out a mortgage. Lease is up and you haven't found anything you love yet? Rent for a month or two while you browse. These monthly rent

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Utility Bills: Keeping Them As Low As Possible

Sometimes high bills could be due to a mistake in calculation by utility workers, wastefulness on your part, or even damages in your utility line such as broken water pipes or gas lines.

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Writing Effective Descriptions for Rental Property Listings

The success of all landlords and rental managers, particularly those who specialize in monthly rentals instead of year-long leases, is determined by two primary factors

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How to Prepare Your Property for Renting

Many landlords think about the profits they need to earn from their monthly property rentals while deciding on rent pricing. They often forget that for their rental homes to attract a good price, they should be in good condition, enticing and appealing to the potential tenants — just like when you are preparing to sell a property. You should know, even before you price your rental home, you have to work on the look. Putting things together will make your property stand out from the crowd. You c

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How to Maximize the Asking Price of Medium-Term Rental Homes

You’ve decided to rent your home for 30 days or longer. Then the realization hits. You’re not sure which of the desirable qualities about your property could best help you get top market value for your home. To help you create a checklist that will help set your rental price, here are six of the top concerns that will be uppermost in a prospective tenant’s mind: I. LOCATION Is the home near important urban centers? Ask any real estate agent the three most important things a property should h