Nathan Miller

How to

Stop Secondhand Smoke Coming Into Your Apartment

Secondhand smoke can be harmful to you and your family, so you’re likely worried if it’s coming into your apartment. Fortunately, you can protect yourself by blocking out the secondhand smoke as much as possible. If ...

Where Can You Find Private Landlords?

Learn the pros and cons of private landlordsFrom high rent payments and past evictions to a poor credit score or a lack of rental history, there are plenty of reasons why you might be saying “goodbye” to the world of...

How to

Write a Letter Showing Proof of Residence for a Tenant

Sometimes your tenants need to prove that they live at a certain address. In these situations, you'll be asked to provide an address verification letter. These are easy to write, but you should clarify ahead of time what...

How to

Transfer an Electric Bill to a New Tenant

When a new tenant moves into a property, they need to put the electric bill in their name. Although it sounds complicated, the process is very simple. You are only responsible for putting your name on the bill, or taking...

How to

Buy a House

Purchasing a house is an incredible accomplishment and one of the biggest steps you’ll take during your life. Though the process may seem overwhelming, breaking everything down will help you keep your head straight whi...

How to

Account for Rent Free Periods

In order to attract tenants (lessees), landlords (lessors) will often include incentives in their leasing arrangements. For example, a lessee may be given a cash payment upon signing the lease or may be given several mon...

How to Rent an Apartment As a Student: Your Top Questions Answered

Moving out of student housing and finding a place of your own can be an exhilarating process. It’s easy to get swept away spending hours scrolling through listings looking for that perfect pad! But if you’ve never re...

How to

Rent after an Eviction

Renting an apartment after an eviction can be difficult. Prospective landlords may be afraid to rent to you because they think you might violate the terms of the lease, and your credit report and background check could p...

How to

Become a Real Estate Agent

Real estate can be a fun and exciting career—you might help a new family find their first home one day, then help someone sell their luxury condo so they can sail across the globe the next. The exact steps you'll need ...

How to

Rent an Apartment

Renting an apartment is sometimes as lengthy and tiring as buying a new home. Proper planning and in-depth research are necessary to rent an apartment that fits your needs and budget. If time and finances permit, consult...

How to

Rent Out a Basement

To many people, the basement is just a place to put boxes. To thrifty homeowners, it’s a whole other living space just waiting to be leased out. If you’re thinking about putting the basement of your home on the renta...

How to

Buy a House without a Realtor

Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to buy a home without hiring a real estate agent. While doing so may require more effort on your part, you could also save thousands of dollars. Ideally, you enjoy doing researc...

How to

Find a Home

Finding a home is a big undertaking when you are in the market to buy. A home is a long term investment, and you will need to make sure the one you decide to buy is up to the standards and needs of your family. Start sav...

How to

Find an Apartment

Whether you’re new to a city or relocating to a different building or neighborhood, it can take a great deal of time and effort to find the perfect apartment. To find the ideal place you will need to think about your f...

How to

Find Apartments for Rent

Looking for an apartment can be exciting, especially if it’s your first time doing so. Knowing where to look can be difficult, however. Luckily there are lots of resources available. The best place to look for rentals ...

How to

Rent Out a Home Office

Renting out a home office is a great way to make some money with the unused space in your home. More and more people use tables at coffee shops as work spaces, so a home office could be a luxury. You should advertise you...

How to

Rent a Room in Your House

Do you have an empty room at home or want to make the most of a second property? Are you thinking of renting out the premises by room? Becoming a landlord can be a good way to supplement your income. However, it can also...

How to

Win Over a Prospective Landlord

One of the most nerve-wracking aspects of finding a new place to live is getting the landlord to like you and accept your application. It's important to put your best foot forward with a prospective landlord when you fir...

21 Helpful Tips for Airbnb Hosts & Guests

Tricks to improve your hosting or booking experienceWhether you're renting out a property or booking a place to say, Airbnb has plenty of tools and resources for hosts and guests alike. How can you be sure that you’re ...

How to

Buy an Abandoned House

An abandoned house is a property that is vacant. For numerous reasons, including foreclosure or bankruptcy, the owners have left the property. Abandoned homes are often tempting purchases because they're usually sold wel...