E-Renter^® Blog

With fall right around the corner, kids are now beginning to return to school and fill classrooms for the start of the school year. This means more kids walking to and from school and more kids waiting at bus stops. Being a parent in this situation can be stressful if...

On the last day of July, the federal eviction moratorium came to an end after almost a full year. Two days later, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a limited renewal for communities being severely affected by the COVD-19 virus. The order...

As rental occupancy and demand head toward record numbers, landlords need to make sure they are prepared for the current rental market. According to the National Apartment Association, “Asking rents increased 2% in June and are at 6.3% year over year—the largest...

Your 2021 Guide to the Top 5 Best Credit & Background Check Tenant Screening Services In a COVID-19 landscape, tenant screening is becoming an even more vital factor in protecting your rentals. Whether property management is your business, your retirement plan,...

It’s amazing what people will tell you when they’re leaving. Whether it’s a girlfriend, boyfriend or ex-employee, the act of walking away often brings out what a person really thinks. Employers use exit interviews to find out how employees really feel about their...

The crisp air of Fall is upon us, which makes it the perfect time to winterize your rental property. Winterizing requires the cooperation of your tenant, so it is a good idea to plan ahead and communicate with your tenant in advance. Here are a few tips to protect...

In addition to a thorough background and credit check, choosing the right tenant involves acute observation during the interview process and following gut instinct.  There are numerous “tells” you can watch for that will clue you in to possible issues before you...

New laws in California signed into effect by the Governor in September 2014 now give tenants rights to install charging stations for their electric vehicles.  If tenants follow the letter of the law, a landlord is required to approve the installation and it could...

More people are becoming landlords, whether because they are interested in investing in real estate, or because they need to lease a home they cannot sell. Lack of landlord experience often leads to mistakes that can be very costly. From choosing the wrong appliances...