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Blog Post Late Rent, No Rent, Excuses? Here’s How to Stay Paid Without Playing the Bad Guy

Late Rent, No Rent, Excuses? Here’s How to Stay Paid Without Playing the Bad Guy

Part 1 of the “Tenant Troubles?” Series A Practical Guide for Property Owners in Billings, MTYou don’t have to be a landlord for long before you face the dreaded rent collection problem.Maybe it starts with a short text:  “Hey, rent will be a little l...
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Blog Post Why Isn’t My Property Renting? Part 4: Is Your Property Just... Tired? Easy Fixes That Attract Quality Renters

Why Isn’t My Property Renting? Part 4: Is Your Property Just... Tired? Easy Fixes That Attract Qua...

You’ve priced it right.You’ve got great photos.You’re responding quickly and offering flexible tours.And yet… crickets.If you’ve done everything else right and your rental is still sitting, it’s time to ask a harder question:“Is my prope...
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Blog Post Why Isn’t My Property Renting? Part 3: The Problem Isn’t the Property—It’s the Process

Why Isn’t My Property Renting? Part 3: The Problem Isn’t the Property—It’s the Process

You’ve got a solid listing. The price is competitive. The unit looks clean and move-in ready. But weeks are passing—and it’s still vacant.If you’ve already ruled out pricing and photos, there’s a good chance the issue isn’t the property itself....
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Blog Post Why Isn’t My Property Renting? Part 2: Great Unit, Bad Photos? Why Your Listing Isn’t Grabbing Attention

Why Isn’t My Property Renting? Part 2: Great Unit, Bad Photos? Why Your Listing Isn’t Grabbing A...

You know you’ve got a great rental.It’s clean. It’s updated. Maybe it even has a fresh coat of paint, new appliances, or a fenced yard. So why is no one calling? Why are you getting views but no showings?One likely reason? Your listing isn’t stopping the s...
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Blog Post Why Isn’t My Property Renting? Part 1: Rent Too High? How to Find the Sweet Spot (and Stop Losing Weeks of Income)

Why Isn’t My Property Renting? Part 1: Rent Too High? How to Find the Sweet Spot (and Stop Losing ...

Imagine this: You’ve got a clean, updated rental unit in a desirable Billings neighborhood. You listed it online a few weeks ago with a fair market price—or so you thought. But now it’s been sitting. No calls. No showings. Maybe a couple of clicks, but no tracti...
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Blog Post Buy & Hold Smarter: 6 Things to Look for in a Long-Term Investment Property

Buy & Hold Smarter: 6 Things to Look for in a Long-Term Investment Property

Smart Rental Moves: A 4-Part Series for Homeowners (Part 4)Some properties are cash-flow machines. Others? Dead weight. The difference is knowing what to hold — and when to let go.If you’ve been following our Smart Rental Moves series, you’ve learned:I...
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Blog Post From Accidental Landlord to Confident Investor: Your Path to Passive Income

From Accidental Landlord to Confident Investor: Your Path to Passive Income

Smart Rental Moves: A 4-Part Series for Homeowners (Part 3)You bought a home. You turned it into a rental. Now what?Maybe you didn’t plan on becoming a landlord — but here you are.  You’ve got a property (or two), tenants are paying rent, and the bills are ...
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Blog Post The Rent Sweet Spot: How to Price Your Property for Profit (and Less Vacancy)

The Rent Sweet Spot: How to Price Your Property for Profit (and Less Vacancy)

Smart Rental Moves: A 4-Part Series for Homeowners (Part 2)If your rental has been sitting longer than expected… or you’re not charging enough to cover expenses — this one’s for you.Setting the rent might seem simple. Just check Zillow, pick a n...
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Blog Post Small Changes, Big Impact: 4 Budget-Friendly Upgrades Tenants Love

Small Changes, Big Impact: 4 Budget-Friendly Upgrades Tenants Love

Smart Rental Moves: A 4-Part Series for Homeowners (Part 1)Think your rental property needs a full remodel to attract great tenants? Think again.If you’re a homeowner or investor in Billings, MT, you’ve probably asked yourself some version of this question:“How ...
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Blog Post The Real Costs of Owning Rental Property in Billings, MT – And How to Get It Right (Part 4)

The Real Costs of Owning Rental Property in Billings, MT – And How to Get It Right (Part 4)

Part 4: Time, Stress, and Missed Opportunities – The Costs You Can’t See on a LedgerYou can’t deduct burnout from your taxes. But managing tenants, coordinating contractors, and chasing rent? That’s costing you more than you realize — especially if y...
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