Island living is what dreams are made of! If you have ever vacationed somewhere tropical or seaside, you understand just how intoxicating island life can be. If you are one of the few that have embraced island life by taking the plunge and purchasing an island property, you may be asking yourself, "What's next?" Below are a few helpful tips you can use to adjust to your new island lifestyle.
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If you're a new rental property owner, there is a lot that a property manager can help you with. They take on duties such as screening tenants, collecting rent and scheduling needed repairs. Because you are the owner of the property, it is best that you handle some of the finances yourself, specifically when it comes to security deposits. Even though you have a property manager, any liability in court is your responsibility.
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Selling your home can be a major headache for some. If you don't know how to properly market your home you could have it on the market for a long time, losing you money and wasting time. This is why it is important that you know what steps you need to take to make your home more marketable.
1. Deep Clean To Remove Odors
Any kind of unpleasant smell in the house will turn away potential buyers.
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If you've been trying to sell your home for a while, there's nothing like hearing a potential buyer say the phrase "home inspection" to make you start losing sleep. To get through the home inspection a little easier, there are a few things that you should do:
Clear A Path
One of the best ways to make a home inspection easy is to make sure that the inspector can get where he or she needs to go.
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Whether you're a property owner or managing a property for someone else, it's important to protect that property by carrying out thorough credit and background checks on any prospective tenants. That way, you can identify those individuals whose criminal record, record of evictions or history of not paying rent on time make them unacceptable risks. All landlords are allowed to carry out background checks and review credit records when they want to screen applicants.
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