All landlords want their rental units to be full of tenants. To achieve this goal, you must ensure that the units are well maintained, required utilities are present and rents are reasonable.  However, even if you ensure that the unit is rent-ready, current and future tenants may not always find...

For any landlord, getting your property ready for renting is vital. Not only is getting a rental space renter ready essential in landing a tenant but it’s also mandated by law. Before renting an apartment, house, townhouse, or another type of rental property, there are numerous factors to consider.  In...

Rental safety is one of the crucial topics to learn as a new landlord. Accidents can occur but it’s best to spare serious time in preparing your rental to safeguard your tenants. Address potential issues before they spiral out of control. It can also help you avoid tenant complaints. Older...

The selling of a property in Louisville attracts capital gains tax. Luckily, you may be able to forego payment of such taxes by using Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code.  The Code allows an investor to exchange their property for another like-kind one without incurring a capital gains tax....

There are many benefits to inspecting your rental property regularly. For example, being prompt in resolving maintenance issues leads to retaining tenants in your Louisville rental home for the long term. But as a landlord, you will also need to be aware of the implied covenant of quiet enjoyment, as...

Once the ink has dried on your rental property deal, the next decision you are probably going to make is: Are you going to hire a property manager or get the property rent-ready yourself? It’s common for new landlords to manage properties themselves, considering the resources they spent in the...

A walk-through inspection is also commonly referred to as a move-in/move-out inspection. When a tenant is first moving in, it’s common practice for both parties to walk through the unit and document its condition. As a tenancy ends, both parties in the lease will repeat this process. This will give...

Having a vacancy means you’re losing money every month that it stays that way. Therefore, it’s essential to start the marketing process as soon as possible after a tenant vacates your rental. Typically, a rental marketing process begins with the creation of a rental ad. Your rental ad should be...

As a landlord, you should know that tenants are some of the pickiest clients you will ever meet. Though they might have shown interest in your property, they will assess it with a critical eye. To attract and keep long-term tenants, you must install utilities or have provisions that cater...

If you are looking to rent out your Kentucky property, you must be prepared for a variety of tenant complaints. Tenants are within their rights to raise up concerns and issues about the rented premises, and while these complaints may vary from property to property, there are some common ones...