How to Attract and Retain Quality Tenants

The longer you are in the real estate investing game the more you’ll pick up tips and tricks to minimize your losses and maximize your gains.

A simple, no-brainer way to do this is by picking the “right” tenants; people who pay their rent on time, every time, and who treat your property well.

Bottom line, quality tenants are a factor in your success with real estate investing. 

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Pros and Cons of Using Plastic Sheeting Over Your Windows

When the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change, you might be thinking about getting your home ready for the chilly months that lie ahead. 

You’re not alone.

One popular DIY solution that often comes up is adding plastic sheeting over windows. It makes sense…after all it’s been reported that we can lose as much as 30% of our heat through these portals.

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Bringing the Indoors Out: Transform Your Outdoor Space with Design

I don’t know about you, but for years, when I thought of “home design,” I thought of wall colors, textures, etc., inside my home.

But it never occurred to me to use “design” on my home’s exterior. Head slap, anyone?

I’ve discovered that design principles can be applied anywhere, including a yard, patio, or garden bed. Next time you’re looking at those design homes in magazines and online, pay attention to the way that the design flows from the inside out.

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5 Top Sustainable Flooring Materials for an Eco-Friendly Home

It’s not like I was bored. In fact, I had too much to do, but when I noticed that my local home improvement store was having a sale on their flooring options I had to go see what they had.

I figured it was time to pull the plug and finally replace the threadbare carpet I’ve been staring at for the last couple of years.

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