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How to attract good tenants?

A few helpful hints on finding the perfect tenant. 

Access to Transport and Basics - How easy is it to get to the main highway, park, or public transportation? Are the basic services within easy reach? Basic necessities like grocery stores, restaurants, and shopping are very important because it affects important factors such as lifestyle and commute to work.

Screening Process - Pull credit reports, verify employment and income,  and check rental references.

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Routine inspections can help prevent big problems down the road. Rental property inspection helps to maintain the condition of the property. There are several types of inspections that are done when renting a home. 

Move-in inspection - The tenants use a move-in checklist to document any issues with the property. 

Move-out inspection - This inspection helps the property management compnay to determine the condition of the property when the tenant moves out.

Routine inspection - These inspections are generally conducted every 6 months to ensure that the property is in top condition. 

The reason to perform any type of inspection throughout the time the rental is occupied, is to protect the owner and tenant. Make sure...

In your home you may already have some household items to help with those difficult stains on your porcelain in the bathroom. Some of these items are simple to apply and clean with. Try any of these items.

Vinegar- White vinegar is a safe replacement for bowl washing. Its a natural deodorizer and disinfectant.

Lemon Juice- Lemon juice is rich in acids. It mainly helps to eliminate grime and stains.

Baking Soda- Baking soda is a safe chemical. It can soften hard water and eliminate stains from oil, grease, and alcohol.

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It's that time of the year! Weathers gets warmer, and more people use outdoor grills. Just a few safety tips to keep for grilling.

Make sure place your grill is set up on a flat surface, so that it can't be tipped over. 

Keep your grill clean. Remove grease into a tray. If you are using a charcoal grill, allow coals to completely cool off before disposing of them.

Wear the right clothing. Make sure your shirt and/or apron strings don't dangle over the grill.

Be ready to put a fire. Keep baking soda on hand to control grease. Have a fire extinguisher...