A well kept rental keeps good tenants, keeps the rent up and keeps the sale price strong when you sell. Most of it comes down to a few simple habits.
Fix things quickly. A small leak or a loose handrail fixed in a week shows tenants you care. Left for a month, it becomes a bigger job and an unhappy tenant.
Plan the big items. Hot water systems, heating, roofs, fences and paint all wear out on a timeline. Put money aside for them so they never arrive as a shock.
Keep to the rules. Smoke alarms, minimum energy standards and safety items are not optional. Keep records of every check and every repair.
Look at it every year. Walk through with your property manager after the routine inspection. Ask what a buyer's building inspector would say if you sold next year.
Keep the paperwork. Receipts, warranties, compliance certificates and approvals make a sale smoother. They also help at tax time.
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