The best student housing software makes it easy for owners to advertise, rent, and maintain vacancies by giving them cloud-based solutions to organize, track, communicate, and manage data. They also provide affordable tools to help owners scale. The best student housing property software can help you manage everything from a small portfolio to college dorms….
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Melanie Patterson
Melanie Patterson, MA, CBA is a staff writer at Fit Small Business specializing in Real Estate Investing with over 25 years of combined experience in real estate sales, property management and residential buy-and-hold real estate investing. In addition to managing her own property, Melanie has also managed a women’s emergency shelter.
Before joining Fit Small Business, Melanie worked as a certified business advisor for the New Hampshire Small Business Development Center, a discretionary program of the US Small Business Administration and owned and operated a private home-based business as a business development, sales and marketing coach.
When not writing for Fit Small Business, Melanie is in her gym training five days a week as a competitive natural bodybuilder, hiking and kayaking on the many mountains and lakes in her region, and planting a small vineyard, and flower, herb and veggie gardens on her 13.5 acre farm in rural NH where she lives with her husband, David, and their 17 year-old Jack Russell Terrier, Oscar.
How to Post a Rental on Zillow Rental Manager for Free
Zillow Rental Manager is a free online rental platform that helps landlords market vacant rental units, provide prospective tenants with rental applications and tenant background checks, and collect rent online. You can create an account and start adding properties and photos for free in minutes. If you’re looking for complete online property management software, look…
How Long Does a Landlord Have to Fix Something?
The amount of time a landlord has to fix something depends on state, federal and local laws. The timeframe to fix critical items ranges from three to 30 days. However, to avoid further damage and keep happy tenants, landlords should be diligent and fix issues as soon as they occur. Managing landlord repairs responsibilities can…
AppFolio vs Yardi: Price, Features & What’s Best in 2019
We compared property management software rivals AppFolio vs Yardi on price, features, and customer reviews. AppFolio is ideal for investors of small to mid-sized portfolios who want a simple, easy-to-use platform. Yardi is best for larger portfolios that need a web-based platform for operations management, executing leases, running analytics, and accounting. When to Use AppFolio…
Buildium vs Appfolio: Price, Features & What’s Best in 2019
Buildium vs Appfolio: These rival online property management software are for managers of small and large portfolios comprised of residential, student, commercial, or community housing. Pricing is based on numbers of units with some differences once a user reaches a certain number of units. Buildium starts at $47, while Appfolio starts at $250. When to…
What a Mortgage Prepayment Penalty Is and Who Has to Pay
Prepayment penalties are fees some lenders charge borrowers who pay off their loans early, refinance, or pay a substantial portion. In 2014, prepayment penalties became restricted from residential loans on owner-occupied property, with some exceptions. Prepayment penalties are sometimes charged as a percent of the loan balance starting at 3% and declining over three years….
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Investment Property Line of Credit (LOC): The Ultimate Guide
An investment property line of credit (LOC) is a short-term financing option for non-owner-occupied properties. Investors will typically qualify for a predetermined amount and then draw cash from that amount as they need it. It’s revolving like a credit card where you only pay interest on the money you actually use. If you’re an investor…
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Best Turnkey Real Estate Companies 2019
Turnkey real estate companies sell new or fully renovated properties that are seasoned with tenants and managed by a property management company. Investors purchase these properties for passive real estate income. We researched the most popular turnkey real estate companies and chose the 13 that best service real estate investors in different regions. If you…
11 Best Tenant Screening Services 2019
Tenant screening services are used by landlords, property managers, and real estate agents to assess potential tenants and perform tenant background checks. We reviewed more than 20 online tenant screening services and identified the top 11 based on features and affordability for landlords. Top 11 Tenant Screening Services How We Evaluated the Best Tenant Screening…
Cozy vs TenantCloud: Price, Features & What’s Best in 2019
Cozy and TenantCloud provide online property management for do-it-yourself (DIY) landlords. Cozy is free for landlords and charges $2.99 for expedited payment processing. TenantCloud costs up to $35 a month. Cozy is ideal for landlords who need a simple-to-use platform while TenantCloud is preferable for those who want rental accounting, mobile access, and service support….
What Is Fee Simple?
Fee simple is a legal term describing a form of absolute property ownership with unlimited property rights that can be transferred or inherited as the property owner wishes. This is in contrast to leasehold or other types of interest in property, which may restrict the holder’s rights or responsibilities. What Is Fee Simple Ownership? Fee…
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Best & Worst Time to Buy a House: Month-by-Month Analysis
The United States housing market has rebounded from the 2008 crash. If you bought a property at the lowest point of the recession and still own it, your asset has likely appreciated by 25% or more. The housing market is predicted to decline in 2020, so what is the best month to buy a house?…
