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Twelve Proactive Resolutions For Investors

12 resolutions to ensure the success of any investment, at any time of year.

1. Review your property insurance annually. 
   • While it is critical to keep insurance up-to-date, you must also keep up with the numerous changes that impact it. Nobody wants to discover that their insurance has expired or is insufficient.
2. Organize tax information on investments.
   • Begin preparing investment records for your tax accountant as soon as possible to avoid overlooking any vital deductions.
3. Review your ROI.
   • Make time to review your return on investment (ROI) for each property once a year. Knowing your income and expenses might help you plan for numerous other resolutions discussed in this article, such as a maintenance plan or even purchasing a new investment.
4. Consider precautionary measures.
   • It is not realistic to believe that your investment property will not require repairs. Preventative maintenance can help you avoid expensive and unnecessary major repairs.  Make a budget for routine repairs while creating your annual budget. During the holidays, no one wants that emergency maintenance call.
5. Make long-term maintenance plans.
   • Rental property usually considered as a long-term investment. Roofs will age, carpets will deteriorate, water heaters may fail, and so on. Creating a budget for major costs will help if they occur or if an unexpected emergency occurs.
6. Examine your investment portfolio.
   • Perhaps this is the time to think about selling your home and investing in another. It could also be an excellent moment to add a new property to your portfolio. Contact us for a realistic rental value for any property you are considering purchasing.
7. Review current tenancy.
   • Check your Owner's Portal regularly for any updates from us. It's possible that a lease renewal is on the horizon, and you'll need to encourage a tenant to stay. It may also be time to serve a tenant with a notice. Knowing what is going on in your property is preferable than being taken by surprise.
8. Keep up with legislation.
   • When it comes to investment property, there is always something occurring in the courts, such as bedbugs, hoarding, mold, and so on. We will try to make every effort  to keep you informed of any major developments that may have an impact on you. This email newsletter is being sent to you because we want to keep you updated. It is critical that you stay current on legislation that may affect your property.
9. Always adhere to Fair Housing.
   • Fair Housing impacts many aspects of investment property, including advertising, showings, applications, and renting. Investors who violate Fair Housing laws and regulations may face severe penalties. Following Fair Housing regulations is critical to a successful investment.
10. Never, ever retaliate.
    • Unfortunately, tenants can be incredibly annoying and difficult. A property owner may become enraged as a result of this. However, it is critical that the court not interpret any action taken by a property owner as retribution. This is a sure way to lose in court. Before taking any action, consult with us to avoid triggering a legal problem or incurring financial harm.
11. Utilize risk management techniques.
    • All of the prior resolutions are self-evident. They are also techniques to exercise risk management and protect your investment, if you think about it. When you use this approach, you boost your chances of making a highly profitable investment.
12. Be a part of the team
    • It is essential for property owners and property management companies to work together as a "team." We fight to preserve your investment, and we are more successful when you consider us an integral member of the team. Please let us know if you have any questions or issues, and we will gladly assist you.

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