
Find out what landlords might expect for 2018. From rental property supply to renter creditworthiness to millennial rental trends.
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Should landlords require tenants to have renters insurance? Learn more about benefits of renters insurance for both landlords and renters.
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Infographic shows 5 major steps you need to consider when screening potential tenants. Great resource for seasoned or new property owners.
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Renting to college students can introduce more risk but can be a very good investment for landlords. Learn more about what to consider.
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Proper rental unit upkeep helps avoid costly repairs and renter turnover. Consider regular inspections, having repair budget and outsourcing.
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Learn pro tips about managing property managers from professional real estate investor Ali Boone. Pro’s & Con’s discussed, advice on hiring and more!
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Reduce your stress with our 10 tips on how to effectively negotiate a lease renewal with a good tenant that can result in a win-win.
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Should smoke alarms be installed in your rental properties? Find out and learn more about upkeep, types of alarms and other tips.
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Considering becoming a landlord? Consider these 23 aspects from selecting a property, vetting tenants, setting rental prices, and more.
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How should landlords screen tenants who have pets? Learn advantages and disadvantages of allowing pets and what key aspects to consider.
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Interested in DIY rental property management? Get tips on how to manage key aspects related to tenants, the property and your bottom line.
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Curated selection of our most popular articles. Read industry research, market trend updates, DIY landlord advice, tenant screening tips and more.
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Using a cosigner for a lease? Find out what to consider and when it is advantageous to use a cosigner agreement for your next lease.
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Examine real-life horror stories from of the top landlords in the business and how they survived them. Valuable tips and takeaways.
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What is the impact to the rental housing market as homeownership ticks up off of historical lows? Should landlords be worried ?
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TransUnion infographic highlights research on costs of tenant turnover as well as underlying reasons why renters move. Plus tips on how to avoid tenant turnover.
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Landlords should weigh pros and cons when renewing a lease. Learn when it makes sense to renew or terminate. Plus discover tips on negotiating a new lease.
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Learn about credit score ranges, how ResidentScore can help predict bad rental outcomes, and other factors landlords consider when evaluating renters.
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Rental listings featuring a catchy headline that highlight key amenities with high-quality photos increase your odds of finding a great tenant fast.
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Seth Williams of ReTipster shares tips on being a successful landlord. Read about his investment criteria, lessons learned & other landlord advice.
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Learn what is involved in the decision to hire a property manager, and weigh benefits of outsourcing rental property management vs. doing it yourself.
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Happy tenants often mean less turnover and more consistent rental income. Learn the 4 most common tenant complaints and how to quickly resolve them.
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Learn about subleases, examine pros and cons of sublets, and review factors why landlords might consider subletting their rental unit.
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Learn about subleases, examine pros and cons of sublets, and review factors why landlords might consider subletting their rental unit.
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This infographic illustrates TransUnion findings from an independent landlord survey about current rental market conditions and trends.
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Learn about 4 responsibilities that landlords should address to keep their tenants happy and rental property business working well.
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Review of current rental housing market trends and the outlook for to single-family home properties and multi-family units.
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Evictions are time-consuming and costly for landlords. Find out what you can do to prevent evictions and how to review a tenant’s rental history.
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SmartMove interviewed 15 property managers who offer advice for new landlords on avoiding mistakes, screening tenants, and finding investment property.
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Infographic examines millennial characteristics and rental housing trends. Lifestyle and values, housing types, and life milestones are shaping choices.
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Have you implemented online rent pay? Read 5 reasons why landlords should adopt online rent payment to make their business more efficient.
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TransUnion survey of landlords summarizes attitudes, technology use, rental property trends, and their outlook for the rental housing market.
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Infographic examines baby boomer characteristics and rental housing trends. Lifestyle and values, housing types, and life milestones are shaping choices.
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Explore TransUnion’s infographic on how to attract tenants, understand what they are looking for in a rental property, and what you can do to retain them.
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Using the right resources can mean the difference between profit or loss. Read 64 resources from property management to tenant screening to taxes & more!
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As a landlord, performing property inspections is an important part of your job. Even if you have a great tenant, routine inspections can help prevent big problems down the road.
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5 landlord tools to fill vacancies faster & find quality renters. Tools cover promoting your unit to screening renters to setting competitive rent.
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TransUnion reviews rental property investment markets in the U.S. and explores recent trends and drivers behind their growth.
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Landlords can stay abreast of the latest rental property market trends, breaking news and property owner tips by following these 50 industry experts.
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Find out what goes into determining the going rate for rents in your area to balance maximzing your profit and avoiding long vacancies.
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Tips on how to setup your property management business. Productivity tools, regulatory concerns and using expert advice are essential.
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TransUnion examines cost of tenant screening vs. potential cost of rental hazards. $35 screening fee could save $3,500 in eviction costs.
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Landlords need to know the rental market, rent prices, tenants & more. Our infographic showcases 26 rental stats to help you stay ahead of the game.
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If you’re looking to charge top dollar for your rental and attract premium tenants, consider adding these amenities and features into your property.
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Minimize your tax bill by taking these 15 potential tax advantages to owning rental property into consideration as you prepare your return.
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Landlords need a solid communication plan and have the facts when raising rent at lease renewal. Read our 4-step guide to raise rent... with no tenant complaints.
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Renter credit-worthiness, demographics and age, income levels, and housing preference are shifting. Find out why it matters for landlords.
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Read our 5 easy tips to boost your rental profits from picking better tenants to charging for storage to lowering your energy bill with solar panels.
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5 easy-to-follow tips on how to keep your good tenants happy, maintain a good relationship and prevent them from leaving your rental property.
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Make your tenant screening process more consistent with our list of 7 reasons to qualify applicants and 5 reasons to reject those who aren't a fit.
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Evictions are expensive, averaging $3,500 and can balloon to $10,000. TransUnion's infographic that breaks out all costs from legal fees to lost rent.
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Choosing the wrong tenant can drain your rental profits. Learn these 5 costly mistakes, and how to avoid them, to make more informed leasing decisions.
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More Americans choose to rent now & investors can capitalize by owning rental property. Learn 6 financial perks & other benefits to becoming a landlord.
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Get 4 great strategies to reduce rental property vacancy, without skipping tenant screening, meeting the tenant in person and checking their references.
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Owning rental property can be profitable. But all investments carry risk. Know top risks of rental property investing, and what to do to overcome them.
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Six statistics landlords need to know about local & national trends for decisions on real estate purchases, rent pricing, tenant screening and more!
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Good tenant screening should include a credit check, eviction history and background report. But there are less obvious aspects to evaluate.
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Owning rental property can earn a good return on your investment. Be sure to avoid these 5 mistakes that can eat into your rental profits.
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Infographic on the state of U.S. rental market. Many switched to rent housing. Homeownership rates, rental prices, renter demographic trends.
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Curated selection of our most popular articles on tenant screening. Screening guides, Industry Research, Top benefits, Biggest mistakes to avoid & more.
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Nearly 1 in 5 people screened by SmartMove in 2015 had a criminal hit on their record. Find out what is involved to conduct a tenant background check.
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Small, everyday landlord actions can help your bottom line. From screening tenants to changing air filters, follow these 9 tips to boost rental profits.
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Thinking about becoming a property owner? Read our simple tips prior to buying and renting out a property to get the most out of your new investment.
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Applicants with good credit scores may not be suitable for your rental property. Find out what else to look for during your tenant screening.
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Thorough tenant screening is vital to find great tenants. Read six “must-ask” questions you should ask applicants to determine suitability as a renter.
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A TransUnion survey revealed renter payment problems are landlord’s biggest concern. Find out what you can do to reduce payment problems in 7 easy steps.
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A low credit score may not disqualify your applicant. Get the story behind the credit score. Review current income, rental history, etc..
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Don't put your rental income at risk! Read top 5 reasons why landlords should conduct credit, criminal & eviction tenant screening check on applicants.
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TransUnion SmartMove recently surveyed 4,000 landlords. Results confirm 4 major tenant screening factors as top screening concerns.
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Infographic highlights aspects beginner landlords should consider when buying property, remodeling to maximize profit, and screening renters.
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Increase your chances of finding great tenants by offering features like outdoor space, security, parking, etc.. To help your rental stand out.
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Get landlord tips on how to maintain a good relationship with tenants in order to reduce your stress and maximize your return.
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Learn about the top benefits of online tenant screening to include convenience, full reports in minutes, maintain compliance, ID verification, and more!
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Being a new landlord can be tough. We will guide you with finding and screening tenants, creating a rental agreement, collecting rent, etc..
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Evaluating an applicant’s credit is an important part of the tenant screening process. Find out 3 ways you can access an applicant's credit history.
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Try to avoid an expensive and time-consuming eviction process with good tenant screening upfront. Learn about all-in costs to evict a problem tenant.
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Picking a great tenant is important to your rental property success. This quick guide outlines important tenant screening tips to consider.
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Learn about top mistakes new landlords make when selecting tenants and how to avoid those pitfalls from Real Estate investor, Mark Ferguson.
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Examine the five components of a TransUnion credit report and how Landlords can use this data to make an informed decision about a potential tenant.
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Finding good tenants can be stressful for landlords. There are important things you need to do to attract the best tenants.
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ResidentScore is designed specifically for rental screening to provide a more accurate assessment of tenant risk than a typical credit score.
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Infographic highlights TransUnion research on US landlords that identified 4 types of landlords prevalent in the US and their defining characteristics.
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Infographic highlights TransUnion qualitative and quantitative research on landlord characteristics - renting stats, motivation to be a landlord and more.
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HUD guidance encourages landlords to review specifics of applicant criminal history during tenant screening process. Find out what it means for you.
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Infographic highlights TransUnion qualitative and quantitative research on renter characteristics - average credit score, why choose to rent and more.
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Infographic highlights TransUnion research on US renters that identified 5 types of renters prevalent in the US and their defining characteristics.
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What information on a tenant screening report should really concern a landlord? Check out these 7 red flags to pay attention to when reviewing reports.
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You can streamline landlord your tasks and stay organized by leveraging your mobile phone with our 4 easy tips. Learn more now.
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Find out how SmartMove tenant screening provides convenience for property owners. All online, no memberships, fast report delivery and more!
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Rental prices across the U.S. increased 4% in 2013, and credit risk of residents in those properties improved, according to TransUnion Study.
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The #1 concern among independent landlords is non-payment of rent according to a recent TransUnion Study. Read the whole list of top concerns.
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SmartMove launched a series of enhancements that improve user experience. Rebuilt application process, more intuitive navigation, enhanced email notifications, and more.
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Nearly three-quarters of Americans do not understand how credit scoring works or that there are many types of credit scoring models on the market.
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