There are many exciting and interesting things to learn about being a landlord. But, one of the most often overlooked topics is rental property tax deductions! As a new or experienced landlord, you need to take the time to become a master of your taxes to ensure...
Renting out your First Home to Buy a Second Home
Life circumstances change constantly. Only too often, people realize the home they once bought does not fit their requirements anymore. Think of a young couple buying their first home. Then, the family grows and they discover that their house isn’t big enough for the...
Gardening at Rental Properties: Your Ultimate Guide – Keyrenter St Charles
Even though it was once a hobby only associated with old women, gardening is seeing a massive spike in popularity right now. What may surprise you is that the largest increase in gardening is happening among young people, primarily millennials. The issue is that while...
What kind of cash flow can you expect when you rent out the home you were living in?
So, you want to rent out the home you live in. Great! Welcome to the first step of being an investor! Today, I want to talk about cash flow. When I first talk to a potential client, one of the questions I ask is what they are expecting to get in rent. I usually...
Do you need a property manager if you only have one or two rental properties?
When you think of a “landlord”, what first comes to mind? Some big, wealthy investor with hundreds of rental properties? Hi, I’m Danielle Ohlms and I’m the broker and owner of Keyrenter St. Charles Property Management. Today, I wanted to talk a little about how...
How to Make Sure Your Rental Property Shows Well
Each day your rental property is vacant is potential rental income you’re losing. One way to decrease vacancies is to make sure you have a successful property showing. You’ve probably posted many photos online, but nothing quite sells like a prospective tenant walking...