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How to Lower Utility Bills in Your Apartment

Whether you’re a renter or a homeowner, here is a list of things you can do to reduce your utility bill by as much as 30 percent per month.

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Saving Money While Renting

A failing economy means new opportunities for renters to save money on rent.

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Tips for Taking Care of Your Apartment and Being a Good Renter

How to care for rental property.

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Renter Beware

Describes rental situations and how to safe guard yourself from unlawful circumstances between you and your landlord.

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10 Types of Necessary Insurance for Landlords

Getting insurance is just as important as getting a good loan, and you need the proper coverage for your situation, something a good insurance agent can help you decide.

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Why You Need a Landlord’s Insurance Policy

If you rent out property, you need a landlord’s insurance policy. Often, ordinary homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover rental property, even if your own residence is in the same building.

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Thorough Screening Will Lead to Better Tenants

An in depth process on how to screen tenants.

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Tax Credit for Paying Mortgage or Rent in Some States

Most people don’t know that their state has a credit for paying rent or mortgage. Many tax preparers work for the government, and discourage informing about this credit. It can be a big state payout of a few extra hundred dollars or more on average.

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Spruce-Up Between Tenants

How to make your rental unit more appealing on a budget.

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How to Collect Utility Bills From Tenants

Just because the hydro is in the tenants name doesn’t mean you, as the property owner, will not get stuck with the debt when a tenant skips out.