“Opinion is the medium between knowledge and ignorance.” Whether or not you agree with Plato on this point, you will appreciate the value of solid research when it comes to making critical financial choices. For example, when life turns down an unexpected pa...
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A Guide to Help You Understand Section 8 as a Salt Lake City Landlord
By Daniel Robertson Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Are you a real estate investor in Salt Lake City, Utah? Does Section 8 of the Fair Housing Law keep you awake at night?The vacancy rate in Salt Lake City was 5.7% in 2019. Understanding what that means to you and your rental property investment is essential.Here...
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Support Animal vs Service Animal: The Laws for Utah Landlords
By Daniel Robertson Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Not every pet is a pet. A 2018 meta-analysis of 17 studies finds that support animals help people with diagnosed mental health conditions. Support animals will become more popular with time. But this makes managing a property a little more complicated. What is the suppo...
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Fall might be our favorite time of year. It has so many great things about it including crisp air, changing leaves, football games, firepits, and most importantly, the end of another busy leasing season! Instead of taking a well deserved break, we like to use this time to make im...
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There's no question about it—finding tenants is one of the hardest things a landlord has to do.It's up there with finding and preparing the unit, doing routine maintenance, and other miscellaneous hassles. Of course, the benefits far outweigh the risks, which is why...
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Top 5 Rental Property Renovations to Make for Landlords
By Daniel Robertson Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Are you a landlord considering ways to make your rental property stand out from others on the market in Salt Lake City, Utah? Being a landlord can be tough work but it can also be a source of extra revenue streams.There are more than 100 million tenants in the United States! The ...
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6 Common Real Estate Investing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
By Daniel Robertson Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Real estate billionaire Andrew Carnegie once said that 90% of millionaires got their wealth through real estate investments. However, even big shots like them commit real estate investing mistakes. The difference is, they caught on early and worked hard not to repeat the same mis...
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The Tenant Screening Checklist Every Landlord Should Have
By Daniel Robertson Tuesday, September 14, 2021
As a landlord, one of your biggest tasks and challenges will be finding tenants for your property. Not only do you want to find tenants, but you also want to find good quality tenants that will make your job as easy as possible. For many reasons, this isn't always easy.How ca...
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If you sensed frustration in the writing of last month’s update regarding yet another extension of the seemingly endless eviction moratorium, you’d be right. However, you will find no such tone in this update! After some helpful assistance from the Supreme Court, the ...
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Top 5 Factors to Consider When Hiring Property Managers
By Daniel Robertson Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Are you a property owner looking for a property manager for your rental unit in Salt Lake City, Utah? Whether you have a residential or a commercial property, finding the right tenants and keeping the place spotless is hard work.Luckily, by hiring a property manager, you're i...
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