When getting a unit ready to rent, habitability issues come first. Four essential tasks can be completed without much investment of time and money, but five others may require a modest investment.

You can’t just move out and declare your home a rental. There are some things you need to do first to convert your home. Find out what they are.

Landlord and tenant responsibilities can be complicated. This guide will outline which party is responsible for common landlord/tenant issues.

If you have a rental property in a snowy climate, you're responsible for snow removal, although you can make tenants responsible by adding a lease clause. The tools you need include snow shovels, scrapers, brooms, salt and sand spreaders, and possibly a snow blower.

Landscaping, painting, cleaning, and updating appliances are some of the things you can do to increase the rental price of your property. If you raise rent incrementally when the property is occupied, you have a better chance of meeting your financial goals without a lot of work.

The best way to start increasing the appeal of your rental units is by finding the commonalities most of your prospective tenants share.

If you own rental properties, you know that each one needs a maintenance schedule. You have a couple of alternatives if you don't want to pay a property manager or maintenance service.

Being a landlord does not have to be cumbersome. With processes, systems, and automation in place, you can make passive income off rental properties.

When your tenant asks to improve your rental, calculate how much it will cost to return the unit back to its original condition if need be. That might be necessary if the tenant’s improvements make your rental less desirable.

Like people, appliances get sick, and when they do, they display recognizable symptoms. Looking for these symptoms when you test appliances usually doesn't require any tools.