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Blog Post 10 IPS Tips Re: Security Deposits

10 IPS Tips Re: Security Deposits

1. Avoid WhinersIf your applicant can't come up with the entire security deposit in one lump sum or utters various murmurings regarding the amount of the required deposit, move on. That is a red flag as you really don't know the true state of their finances. Experienced, ...
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Blog Post 6 Ways to Landlord Like a Pro

6 Ways to Landlord Like a Pro

1. Treat Your Property Like It's Your Business. Oh, Wait! It is!Your property(ies) first and foremost should run like a business! Take pride in your business and work to ensure that it runs smoothly and efficiently. Create effective protocols and processes, get organized and ...
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Blog Post 3 Considerations Re: Breed Restrictions

3 Considerations Re: Breed Restrictions

As sixty-eight percent of households across America consist of pet owners, rental property owners are in a position to offer advantages to highly motivated, pet-owning renters. At the same time, opening your home up to animals can be a risky venture. Cats can sometimes scratch at...
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Blog Post Conquering Decision Fatigue

Conquering Decision Fatigue

As sixty-eight percent of households across America consist of pet owners, rental property owners are in a position to offer advantages to highly motivated, pet-owning renters. At the same time, opening your home up to animals can be a risky venture. Cats can sometimes scratch at...
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Blog Post 3 Common Landlord Tax Questions

3 Common Landlord Tax Questions

It's tax time again and tax planning is a vital component of real estate investing. Every landlord, seasoned or not, has questions. Appropriate tax planning and proper reporting can make or break those rental property profit margins.River City Rentals here to answer the three...
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Blog Post 4 Tips for Replacing AC's

4 Tips for Replacing AC's

Central air is a basic expectation for most clients choosing to reside in warmer parts of the country. In Florida, one simply cannot survive without central air. Such a luxury is often taken for granted until something goes awry and this beloved commodity fails. As a landlord, yo...
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Blog Post How to Handle Squatters

How to Handle Squatters

Unfortunately, squatting does occur and often results in very sticky situations for property owners. Navigating such uncomfortable territory is a bit tricky and can be unsafe when not handled appropriately.In fact, it is surprising illegal to shut off utilities and electricity fo...
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Blog Post LLC Pros & Cons

LLC Pros & Cons

LLCs are all the rage and, if you've been in the property rental business for a while, you are likely familiar with the term "LLC". For newbies, Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) are the least complicated way to structure a business so as to protect personal assets...
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Blog Post Christmas Safety Tips

Christmas Safety Tips

The most beloved time of the year can often be tainted by unexpected circumstances due to poor planning. River City Rentals knows you've carefully selected the perfect tree and spent hours decorating your home in preparation for the perfect Christmas. We want to help keep you...
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Blog Post 4 Reasons to Exclude Utilities

4 Reasons to Exclude Utilities

One of the biggest questions landlords face is whether to include utilities in the rent. All rental property owners are in the real estate business with a goal of maximizing cash flow and there are arguments supporting utilities inclusion in the price of rent. Perhaps your rental...
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