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A1 - Investor Insurance - This article contains important tips for agents to pass on to their clients when they purchase insurance for their investment property. Approx. 460 words

A2 - How to Recognize a Drug House - Learning how to recognize a drug house is important for agents and owners to avoid danger and high liability. This article reviews the signs and warnings. Approx. 460 words

A3 - Managing Risk - Owning rental property can have hazards and “risk management” is necessary for owners to avoid the pitfalls and liability. Approx. 425 words

A4 - What are the Benefits - This lists the any benefits of owning investment property that agents can share with their clients. Approx. 390 words

A5 - Normal Wear & Tear - The article points out to agents that deciding what is “normal wear and tear” can be difficult for their clients. Approx. 425 words

A6 - Habitability - Agents need to advise their clients of the potential liabilities of maintenance that involves “habitability.” This article points out problem areas. Approx. 410 words

A7 - Handling Pets - When facing the issue of pets, investors often need to use a logical approach. A property manager knows how to handle this tricky problem. Approx. 460 words

A8 - Handling Security Deposits - Handling a security deposit can actually discourage buyers from purchasing an investment. A property manager is a solution. Approx. 395 words

A9 - Are You Still Not Convinced? - The more negative aspects of rental property can point clients to another agent, or discourage real estate investment altogether. Using professional property management services is the answer. Approx. 420 words

A10 - The Changing Market - Whatever direction the real estate market takes, agents want to give their clients the best options possible – using a property management is a key in dealing with the different markets. Approx. 480 words

A11 - Investing is a Business - Real estate agents benefit when they promote investment property as a business, instead of buying a home, removing the personal issues as much as possible. Approx. 425 words

A12 - Effective Documentation - It is very important in today’s investment market that the rental documents can withstand legal action and a professional property manager knows what is necessary. Approx. 385

A13 - Investors and the Handicapped - Many investors often do not know or understand the legal requirements when it comes to renting to handicapped tenants, which can lead to costly lawsuits. They need the services of a management professional. Approx. 460 words

A14 - Credit Reports are NOT Enough - Credit reports ARE important but simply do not reflect enough to qualify or deny an applicant. A Property Management Company has the experience to assist the agent’s investors. Approx. 450 words

A15 - What IF the Tenant Quits? - What if the tenant decides to “quit?” This article covers the necessary steps that a professional manager handles during this difficult situation. Approx. 450 Words

A16 - Determining Rents - An investor will soon become unhappy if an agent projects false rents during the purchase of rental property. Using property management experts solves this problem. Approx. 450 words

A17 - A Difficult Question - What do you do when the property owner asks, “Why is my property still vacant? There are, of course, many reasons, and this article addresses how to respond. Approx. 440 words

A18 - Retaining Good Tenants - Retaining good tenants takes work and planning. This covers various methods to keep them. Approx. 400 words

A19 - New Year Resolutions for Investors - Help your investors have a good year by choosing wise resolutions for their investment property. Approx. 475 words