Navigating Tenant Eviction: Understanding the Process and Procedures

A difficult and frequently emotionally taxing component of property management is tenant eviction. While landlords and managers aspire to have pleasant, cooperative tenant relationships, there are instances when eviction of a tenant is necessary.

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IS AN INVESTMENT IN A TURNKEY PROPERTY A RISK YOU SHOULD TAKE?

For many years, there has been discussion about turnkey homes. Investors have regularly lost money after buying them from dubious companies that promoted these homes through marketing hype. Given the continued interest in this type of property among investors, it is deserving of further investigation.

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Rent increases as an option rather than eviction?

Increase their rent if you are unable to get rid of them. Tenants don't always turn out to be the wonderful individuals we hoped they would be. They host out-of-control parties, trash the area, cause property damage, let 10 people remain in the two-bedroom apartment, and so on. You see what I mean — not ideal.

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How Much Should I Increase My Rent Every Year?

Rent increases might be difficult for landlords to predict. On the one hand, you need to pay for costs like mortgage interest, utilities, property taxes, and upkeep. Additionally, you must generate income from your rental property. On the other hand, a rent rise may result in the eviction of a good tenant who is unable or unwilling to pay the higher rent. Additionally, regional landlord-tenant regulations may establish yearly rent increase caps.

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