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How do Month-to-Month Leases Benefit Landlords?
August 15, 2018
Starting out in the rental property world, there are a lot of possibilities to consider. First where to buy a property, then what property to buy, and then how much to offer—but that is just the beginning. When you are creating a lease agreement for your tenants, you have a lot of decisions to make. […]
Keyrenter Housing Market Update for May 2018
July 23, 2018
Watch other videos HERE I want to share with you some Salt Lake Housing numbers that are hot off the press for May 2018. In 2017 in May, the sales comparison: We had 1,781 homes in May of last year. This year, we’re down 6% to 1,680. We have low surplus, or we have a […]
How to Write a Proper Notice to Vacate Letter and Deal with The Process Accordingly
June 5, 2018
Being a landlord means you may have to deal with tenant disputes and problems. While tenant screening can help you weed out bad tenants, it’s possible for well-intentioned tenants to struggle to pay their rent on time each month. Eviction isn’t easy for either party, but sometimes it’s the only course of action if you […]
Client Updates | News | Webinars
May 29, 2018
As a Keyrenter client, you have access to our full history of updates, educational content, and all needed to be a very successful rental owner. Enjoy! 11/13/2020 – Keyrenter Weekly – 4 Tax Strategies YOU Need to Know! 11/06/2020 – Keyrenter Weekly – Mortgage Lending Webinar Top 3 Takeaways 10/28/2020 – (WEBINAR) – Mortgage Lending […]
Top 3 Ways Utah Landlords Get Sued, and how to avoid them [webinar]
May 12, 2018
(Recording of Live Webinar on 5/10/18) Learn from real estate and leading eviction attorney, Kirk Cullimore, Jr. the top 3 reasons landlords are sued and ultimately what you can do to avoid them. Do you own and manage rental property? If so, it is more important today than ever to be knowledgeable on the […]
Tenant Home Purchase Credit Program
May 3, 2018
Watch other videos HERE Tenant Home Purchase Credit Program Today, I want to talk to you about our Tenant Home Purchase Credit Program which we have in place to allow our tenants, and this is an exclusive program for Key Renter tenants, allow them an opportunity to put a percentage of their rent payments, every month, […]
What is a short sale and should I consider buying a home listed as one
Watch other videos HERE What is a short sale and should I consider buying a home listed as one Today we’re going to explore this a little bit as this is a common question that we receive from investors, from first time home buyers or even repeat home buyers that are looking at short sales. They […]
Tenants Move out and Move In Condition Checklist
April 17, 2018
As documented in the lease agreement, tenants agree to leave the rental property in the same condition. To resolve any disputes and hold tenants accountable for damages they cause, landlords should properly document tenant move in and move out. During this documentation, it’s important to include your tenant in the process. We recommend walking through […]
How Does Keyrenter Handle Maintenance
February 24, 2018
Watch other videos HERE How does Keyrenter handle maintenance? Today I’m going to explain this process for you as it’s a question that’s oftentimes asked to us by those who are seeking our services to manage and oversee their investment properties. I’m going to jump right into the process as it’s really important to understand that […]
7 Reasons to Inspect a Rental Property while Occupied
Watch other videos HERE 7 Reasons to Inspect a Rental Property while Occupied Hey, Nate here with Keyrenter. Today I’m talking about seven reasons to inspect a rental while occupied. So often a rental property goes uninspected by the landlord because of a lack of time, attention, priority, you name it. We hear of different […]
If i have $50-100K dollars, how should I invest it in real estate?
Watch other videos HERE If I have $50 to $100,000, how should I invest it in real estate? Now, the dollar amount here doesn’t matter so much. It could be $20,000 or $200,000. What matters is answering the question of what your goals are, and what’s going to help you get there quicker and smarter. We […]
Im tired of my rental property, what should i do?
Watch other videos HERE I am tired of my rental property. What should I do? Oftentimes when an investor or landlord gets into rental properties, they don’t anticipate some of the challenges they might face. And sometimes, especially if they’re not doing it right, they’re going to get burnt out. They’re going to get frustrated, […]
5 Ways Rental Properties are the IDEAL Investment
Watch other videos HERE Five ways rental properties are the ideal investment. Today we are going to be discussing the ideal acronyms with you, these five key benefits to rental properties. So the first one is income with cash flow. You have a tenant in place that’s paying rent and where your expenses are less than […]
Is a non-conforming duplex a good real estate investment?
Watch other videos HERE Is a non-conforming duplex a good real estate investment? Today we’re going to explore briefly this topic, as it’s something that comes up all the time for us here at Keyrenter, as we have different investors and landlords that are exploring options and trying to see where they can get the most […]
Top 3 Ways to FAIL as a Landlord
Watch other videos HERE Top 3 Ways to FAIL as a Landlord. Often times in this business, we talk about the great things about owning rental properties and, believe me, there are awesome things when you buy a rental property, but many people are surprised when they buy their first rental, especially if they’re going to […]
8 Reasons why Utah is a great state to invest in real estate
January 25, 2018
Watch other videos HERE 8 Reasons why Utah is a great state to invest in real estate Today, we’re talking about eight reasons why Utah is a great state to invest in real estate. And I’m just going to scratch the surface here, but let’s go right into it with number one. We have a […]
How should I budget for a rental property?
January 22, 2018
Watch other videos HERE How should I budget for a rental property? One of the most common mistakes and common reasons for a rental property to fail as a rental property is because of a lack of budgeting from the investor, a lack of understanding of what is going to be necessary in order to […]
What insurance do i need for my rental property
Watch other videos HERE What insurance do I need for my rental property? If you’re converting your primary residence to a rental property or you’re buying a new rental property, you’re going to need to think about insurance. It’s a very important part of having a successful rental property. We’re going to talk about the […]
Can an investor sell a rental with a tenant in place?
Watch other videos HERE Can an investor sell a rental with a tenant in place? If you are in the situation as a landlord-investor that you want to sell your rental property but you’ve got a tenant in there, I hope that this video is helpful for you as it helps to explore some options. It […]
8 Questions to consider before renting out your home
Watch other videos HERE 8 Questions to consider before renting out your home Today, we are going to talk about eight things that you should consider before renting out your home. Now, this is of course referring to your primary residence or the home in which you’re now living. If you’re considering renting it out, […]
How to Prevent Bed Bugs
Dealing with bed bugs can be frustrating, difficult, and irritating. If you own property, you may find that bed bugs in an apartment complex can quickly escalate into a disaster. In Salt Lake, we have seen an increase in problems with bed bug outbreaks in hotels, motels, and rental properties. If you have a bed […]
8 Tips to improve your credit score before you buy a home
Watch more videos Here 8 Tips to improve your credit score before you buy a home Today we are going to talk about eight tips to improve your credit before you buy a home. There’s a lot of folks out there that are planning to buy. They want to buy. They’re in a situation […]
How do I select a lender or loan officer?
Watch more videos Here How do I select a lender or loan officer? If you’re looking to buy a home, selecting a lender or loan officer is a very important decision. That’s the financial arm of your ability to buy a home. And so it’s an important decision. We’re gonna discuss this today. First thing […]
Can the seller have a mortgage on the property and still offer seller financing
January 19, 2018
Watch other videos HERE Can the seller have a mortgage on the property and still offer seller financing? Now the quick answer to this question is yes. The seller can have a mortgage. In fact that’s one of our preferred ways of seller financing is having the property leveraged for an increased return on the […]
When I Seller Finance my property, what happens if the buyer stops paying
Watch other videos HERE When I seller finance my property, what happens if the buyer stops paying? If you’re exploring seller financing, this is always going to be a question that comes up. What’s happens if the buyer stops paying? What do we do at that point? The first thing I want to share with you […]
I am tired of my rental property, but don’t want to lose the investment. Are there any options?
Watch other videos HERE I am tired of my rental property, but don’t want to lose the investment. Are there any options? Now, we’re definitely proponents of rental properties. We love rentals. We have some of our own, as well as we manage them for hundreds of clients. Now, at some point in time, there may […]
Is the return on investment with Seller Financing my property, worth it?
Watch other videos HERE Is the return on investment with Seller Financing my property, worth it? If you’re toying with the idea and considering possibly buying a property to sell via seller financing, or you own a property that you want to consider seller financing, we hope that this video is helpful for you […]
The Power of Leveraging Real Estate Investments.
January 12, 2018
Watch other videos HERE The Power of Leveraging Real Estate Investments. We help investors purchase real estate investments as well as we professionally manage those investments for them. Today I’m talking about leverage within real estate as one of the core benefits of buying real estate as an investment. I’m going to be comparing three […]
I have poor credit. Can I still buy a home?
Watch more videos Here I have poor credit. Can I still buy a home? This is a question that we’re often asked by those who are interested in buying a home. So I want to explore this with you a little bit today and have a little bit of a discussion. But first and […]
What is the process of buying my first home?
Watch more videos Here What is the process of buying my first home? We are going to be discussing this today. There are a lot of people out there who are looking to buy their first home or returning home buyers that just want to have a better understanding of what the process is […]
What should I know about buying my first home?
Watch more videos Here What should I know about buying my first home? We wanted to discuss this with you as you may have this question in mind and you’re looking to buy your first home. So, I want to just briefly go over some of the key points of some things that you […]
As a property management company, why is Keyrenter helping people buy homes?
Watch more videos Here As a property management company, why is Keyrenter helping people buy homes? We wanted to put this out there as there may be some people who are curious as to why we are educating first-time home buyers, as well as investors, in buying property. And it really comes down to […]
7 things to look for in a real estate agent when buying a home
Watch more videos Here Seven things to look for in a real estate agent. We are going to be exploring this a little bit for a few minutes and discussing this with you so you can have a good idea of what to look for and consequently, what to watch out for as you’re looking […]
Are you interested in buying a home now or in the future?
Watch more videos Here Are you interested in buying a home now or in the future? AS a property management company, we have many residents with different goals and needs, and some of those want to continue renting long term, which is great. And we appreciate that, whether it’s because they don’t want the responsibility […]
7 Benefits of Buy and Hold Rental Properties
January 5, 2018
Watch other videos HERE 7 Benefits of Buy and Hold Rental Properties Today I want to talk about seven benefits of buy and hold rental properties. Now this video is for those of you that are considering buying rentals, maybe you own them and you want to be more informed of some of the benefits, […]
How can i have the best tenants for my rental property
Watch other videos HERE How can I have the best tenants for my rental property? We understand that an investment property is only as successful as the tenant that’s living inside of it. So it’s really important to have good tenants that are taking care of it. You’ll find that you’ll have better return on […]
Can I come inspect my property when it’s under Keyrenter’s management?
January 4, 2018
Watch other videos HERE Can I come inspect my property when it’s under Keyrenter’s management? This is a question that we’re sometimes asked by investors and owners. The short answer to this is, yes, but only when it’s vacant. There are many reasons for this, and I’ll share with you a few, but also share […]
When do you process monthly payments and statements to owners
When do you process monthly payments and statements to owners? We run our accounting on a monthly basis and do what is commonly called, Full Month Accounting. This allows for statements to be easier to understand, property owners to be a month ahead, allow for better planning and preparation in the event of a vacancy […]
What do i do if my tenant stops paying rent
Watch other videos HERE What do I do if my tenant stops paying rent? If you happen to be in this situation, we feel your pain and we know what you might be going through. I hope that this is helpful and informative in your situation, but feel free to call us as well if you […]
How to finance a rental home for the greatest return
Watch other videos HERE How to finance a rental home for the greatest return Im going to be talking about a few different ratios of financing today and showing you what the return differences will be based on a case study that I’ll show you. Now, I’m going to be talking about traditional financing. There’s different […]
What are the Fair Housing Laws in Utah
Watch other videos HERE What are the fair housing laws in Utah? The first question we have to ask is, what is fair housing? What is it all about? Well, very simply put, fair housing is the right to choose housing free from unlawful discrimination. Unlawful being underlined, because can you discriminate and should you discriminate […]
Should i furnish my rental property?
Watch other videos HERE Should I furnish my rental property? Sometimes we’ll get a call from a landlord or an investor that’s using our services or they’re self-managing.. they’ll want to find out if it makes sense for them to leave their stuff in the house. Maybe it’s more convenient for them to leave it if […]
What term lease is best to offer my tenant?
Watch other videos HERE What term lease is best to offer my tenant? There are a few things to consider when you’re establishing the proper term of lease for your tenant, whether it’s for a new tenant you’re leasing to, or even with lease renewals and renewing an existing lease. Some of these things to […]
How can I determine how much to charge in rent for my rental?
Watch other videos HERE How can I determine how much to charge in rent for my rental? I’m going to answer this question by first explaining a few things to not do. What not to do: my mortgage is X, and so my rent should be this. Some people make this mistake by looking at […]
Which type of rental property is the best rental?
Watch other videos HERE Which type of rental property is the best rental? This is a question that we’re often asked as property managers and investors ourselves, but it’s not just an easy answer. I wish I could just tell you this is the best. And of course, I’ll give you my opinion on that and […]
How can i evict a problem tenant from my rental?
Watch other videos HERE How can I evict a problem tenant from my rental? So the first question we have to ask when we’re considering evicting a tenant is why. What is the reason for the eviction because it better be a good one because you can’t just evict a tenant because, say, you don’t […]
Is a home warranty a good idea for my rental?
Watch other videos HERE Is a home warranty a good idea for my rental? This quick video to help educate some of our investors that are considering buying a home warranty as a way to offset some of the costs that they would have in maintenance. Let’s explore this a little bit. Who are home warranties […]
Is Keyrenter a good fit to manage my rental property?
January 3, 2018
Watch other videos HERE Is Keyrenter a good fit to manage my rental property? This is a question that you may have as you’re exploring different management solutions. We want to help set a good expectation between you and us to see that this is a successful relationship. We are not a perfect fit for everybody […]