Renting Real Estate

• Summer Vacation In Sea Isle City

  07Jul
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  Sea Isle City may be a very small town with a population of only about 3,000, that does not mean though that it doesn’t get its fair share of fun. For a little over 3 years a month, from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, Sea Isle City’s population swells up thanks to the crush of summer tourists that come mainly to enjoy the beach.

  With all the tourists pouring in during the summer months, it is wise to book your accommodations months in advance to make sure you get to stay in the best places. If you do decide to go to Sea Isle City days, or even just a couple of weeks, in advance during the peak season, expect to find most places fully booked. In fact, accommodations are in such high demand that Sea Isle rentals usually require visitors to cancel at least two full weeks in advance if you wish to get a refund of your deposit.

  Notwithstanding the crush of tourists during the summer months, resulting in fully-booked Sea Isle rentals, you will still surely enjoy your summer over there with summer-only events happening each day of the week. During the summer, you can enjoy free events such as bi-weekly outdoor concerts and movies, dance parties, and guided beachcombing. You can also shop for fresh produce at the farmer’s market, and of course special celebrations and festivals that might coincide with your stay. Of course, if there is nothing special going on, you can always head to the beach to take a plunge, or simply laze under the sun.

• Location and a renting business

  13Mar
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  When you are in the business of renting real estate, there is one factor that is considered the most important above all others. Location.
  Renting real estate is all about providing a piece of property that interested parties will be interested in using and paying you for the right to use it. Location plays a big role in this business because a good location will ensure that you will have more interested clients. Renting out a piece of property in an area that is hard to reach will only limit the number of clients who would want to rent it. So the key really is to think about location when buying real estate property.

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• Moving Day

  10Dec
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  On the day of the move bring irreplaceable or expensive items in your car. This will include fragile items, personal records, television, computer, jewellery, etc. Make sure that they are secured and will not block your field of vision when driving. Try to make your move on a weekday because services such as utility companies and banks are open, in case you need them. Prepare a separate box to hold items that might be needed before you have unpacked your belongings. Keep a change of clothes and some clean sheets in your car so it would be easier to get them after the day is over.

• Good Tenants are Good Keeps!

  10Nov
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  Do you have a tenant who looks after the house everytime you’re out of town? They can be awarded as Good Tenants. Having them makes your rental business a pleasure. If you have good tenants, give them some rewards by not raising the rental fee. When you keep this philosophy, you’d be able to keep them for the longest time. If the tenant puts in a garden and trees and other landscaping, the capital value they are adding to your property may mean you should not hit them with the highest possible rent. I’m sure that you would rather have the quiet yet carefree tenant than the domineering and loud one.

• Renting a Room for Extra Income Part II

  10Oct
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  Look at the ads in the paper to determine what you can get for a room in your area. If there are several ads, renting rooms is probably common, and you’ll be able to get numerous calls off of a two-day ad. Weekends seem to be the best time to run your ads.

  How do you choose a renter? Use your intuition, and have a list of questions to ask. Take notes. Where does he/she work? What is there phone number? What family can you call in an emergency?

  You have to decide what you want for house rules, and be clear about what they are to avoid any issues. I personally won’t allow pets, smoking in the house, or late-night noise. Everyone does their own dishes, and keeps any mess in their rooms.

• Renting a Room for Extra Income Part I

  10Sep
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  Always include everything in the rent. You’ll avoid arguments about who owes what for utilities, or who watches the cable TV more. Cancel long distance, get a phone card, and just have local service. When utilities get too high, raise the rent. Just don’t be tempted into “share” arrangements for anything.

  While others were fighting with landlords and roommate-friends, my renters stayed for years. They had no household bills to pay, and no money issues for us to argue about. They payed weekly or bi-weekly, according to their paydays, so they wouldn’t even have to budget for monthly rent.

• Get Packing

  10Aug
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  When it’s definite that you’re moving, start collecting the package boxes in advance. It would be better to have as many as you can get and the best kind would be those that have been used to carry fragile items. See to it that they’re clean and secure. The packed box should be numbered with a note on what area will it be placed. Have a checklist of the boxes and mark it as the boxes have been delivered to their destination. Clothing can be carried in trash bags, with clear labels, or you can use your suitcases to carry them. If possible, make printed labels with the address of your new house.

• Big Cities, Low Rents –Oklahoma City

  10Jul
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  Oklahoma is a very busy city, but did you know that renting is a very good value in Oklahoma? According to Carmen Goodspeed of Prince Edwards in Oklahoma City, it will be hard to find an apartment in Oklahoma that cost around $1,000 above because there just not much that cost that high. You can rent a 1,228-square-foot, three bedroom apartment in a luxury place with a clubhouse, Jacuzzi and swimming pool that can be yours for just $988 a month! Getting a job transfer to Oklahoma City is not that bad at all knowing the fact that you can meet wonderful people and save up some pennies.

• Make Your Move

  10Jun
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  Finding a new home excites you but after the excitement dies down, it is followed by a feeling of anxiety, expecting the hard work that needs to be done when you’ve actually moved in to your new place. It’s quite a big decision to make, taking time out to assess what to bring and what to dispose, packing and unpacking belongings. If you have a sizeable amount of belongings and furniture to move, it is best to hire professional movers. Reputable companies can do everything for you – packing, moving, arranging furniture and unpacking. They also offer insurance for your things, with varied coverage options.

• How To Find Your First Apartment

  28May
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  Finding the best apartment is not an easy task. You might encounter a couple of problems so it is important that you protect yourself by grabbing the best deal offered.

  When you inquire to the landlord, do not hesitate to ask questions so that you’ll be informed about everything you need to know about the property. This is suggested to avoid conflicts later on. Rules are very important. Ask your landlord about their stand on pets and other stuff. Be honest to the landlord by telling him/her your financial status as of the moment – Are you jobless? Do you need a co-renter? Make this clear before the deal starts.