Management Collection of Rents Posted on March 25th
Collecting rents as a real estate property manager doesn't begin on the date they are due. The process begins when the tenant fills out their rental application. Getting past rental references, performing credit checks, and interviewing the potential tenant, are the first steps in the process of timely collection of rents. If all of this goes well, the lease agreement becomes the next step in rent collection. The rental or lease agreement should be very clear to set forth: on what date and time rents are due, where rent is to be paid, and what happens if rent is not paid as required Sometimes good tenants fall on bad times. The property management company should have a clear understanding with the owner as to ... Tagged as Real Estate News Review | No Comments » | Continue
Jumbo Loans & Sub-5% Rates - I Still Need A Buyer
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March 24th / 0 comments
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March 24th / 0 comments
Sally Field selling her $6.95 million Malibu home
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March 24th / 0 comments
Obama taps USC professor for HUD
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March 23rd / 0 comments
The great effect of Monty Hall sparks rush to north
It is an estate agent’s dream. For one prime-time hour a week, a super-enthusiastic beefcake presenter hyperventilates about the joys ... Continue
March 23rd / 0 comments
Correction: AIG-Countrywide Lawsuit story (AP)
LOS ANGELES – In a story sent March 19 and March 20 about a unit of American International Group Inc. ... Continue
March 23rd / 0 comments
A Time to Fix Up
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March 22nd / 0 comments
Home Front: Front Door Colors, Curtain Sources, Wallpaper Installation Tips, Non-Themed Nursery Linens and more
A transcript follows. You may also browse an archive of previous Home Front discussions. ____________________ Terri Sapienza: Hi, everyone. Thanks for joining us ... Continue
March 22nd / 0 comments
A Big Boost for Buyers Seeking Jumbo Loans
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March 22nd / 0 comments
Community Blog Introduction
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March 21st / 0 comments
I Want My MLS to Stop Giving Out My Email!
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March 21st / 0 comments
Sky-high condo, record-high price
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March 21st / 0 comments
New home products get back to basics
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March 20th / 0 comments
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March 20th / 0 comments
US property auction company takes on UK rivals
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March 20th / 0 comments
Siemens sells residential real estate holdings (AP)
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March 19th / 0 comments
House GOP Report Details Countrywide’s Efforts to Benefit VIPs
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March 19th / 0 comments
Do It Yourself
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March 19th / 0 comments