How to Advertise Your Rental in Kansas City

A great marketing strategy is key to reducing vacancy times and attracting the right tenants. You may have a great rental property but if no one knows about it, you’ll not be able to fill the unit. In today’s article, we’ll walk you through 5 tips on how to...

Pricing Your Kansas City Home to Rent

Kansas City currently has one of the top housing markets in the country, which means there are plenty of opportunities for property investors to achieve their investment goals! When you look at the most recent performance metrics for Kansas City’s real estate market, it&rsq...

How to Keep Renters Happy

It can be difficult to find good tenants who pay their rent on time, respect the property, and call you if a problem arises. Once you land a high-quality tenant for your rental, you’ll want them to stay for the long term so you can be sure that your property is always taken...

How to Maintain Your Rental Property

As a landlord, you’re mandated by Landlord-Tenant Laws to keep your rental home in great shape for your tenants. Routine maintenance is necessary to achieve this in both short and long-term rentals!This article includes content that will help you understand the obligations ...

Guide to Making a Solid Lease Agreement For Your Rental Property

Contracts are documents that protect both parties who wish to enter an agreement. For example, financial institutions ask you to sign a contract agreement before providing you with a loan. Similarly, landlords need to prepare a lease agreement before allowing a tenant to live in ...

How to Attract Long-Term Tenants

As a landlord, it’s natural to want quality long-term tenants for your rental home as long-term tenancy provides a consistent income flow for years to come. Having long-term tenants also means you can avoid financial and personal stress related to property maintenance and m...

Renting Out Your Home in Kansas City: Everything You Should Consider

Are you thinking of renting out your Kansas City property? If so, this choice can help you obtain a lucrative passive income stream! You can use this extra source of income to boost your savings or pay down debt. That said, renting out a property isn’t a guaranteed pat...

Kansas Fair Housing Act: an Overview

The Kansas Residential Landlord & Tenant Act holds landlords to certain legal obligations. Key among these landlord obligations is strict adherence to the provisions of the Fair Housing Act.The Fair Housing Act was passed into law by Congress in 1968. The goal of this histori...

Squatting Laws in Kansas – An Overview

If you’re a landlord, you may be wondering – what are squatter’s rights in Kansas?A squatter is someone who occupies a property without the owner’s permission. The properties squatters occupy are usually abandoned, foreclosed, or unoccupied. Despite having...

Short Term Rentals vs. Long Term Rentals

As a real estate investor, you are able to turn your investment property into either a short-term or long-term rental. Much like any decision, there are pros and cons related to each of these options. In this article, SCUDO Real Estate & Property Management is going to share ...