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		<title>Protecting a Security Deposit</title>
		<link>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/11/03/protecting-a-security-deposit/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:34:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steven</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Just for Property Managers]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A security deposit, even a small one, creates a bond between landlord and tenant, creating an extra financial incentive for the tenant to be responsible for the property they are renting. But the ins and outs of how to handle a tenant&#8217;s security deposit can be confusing. Read on for the dos, the don&#8217;ts and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Write a Powerful Property Description</title>
		<link>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/10/07/write-a-powerful-property-description/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/10/07/write-a-powerful-property-description/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:25:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steven</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your property description will be a very important promotional piece for your rental. Sure, a picture&#8217;s worth a thousand words, but your prospective tenant is going to want the details. Follow the tips below to write a description that will get your property lots of attention.
Why do you like it?
Remember that whatever appealed to you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Apartment Renters&#8217; Most Desired Amenity</title>
		<link>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/09/10/apartment-renters-most-desired-amenity/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/09/10/apartment-renters-most-desired-amenity/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:46:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rob</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Just for Property Managers]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rentals.com/?p=272</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The single most important interior amenity in an apartment is a washer and dryer or washer/dryer hookups.   Data pulled from searches on ApartmentGuide.com over the last six months and other third party sources have consistently resulted in the same conclusion.  With this knowledge an owner of a rental property with no laundry [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tax Benefits of Renting Out Your Home</title>
		<link>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/09/10/tax-benefits-of-renting-out-your-home/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/09/10/tax-benefits-of-renting-out-your-home/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:10:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steven</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Just for Property Managers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Manager News]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rentals.com/?p=240</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Renting out a home can offer some significant tax breaks for homeowners. Here are some tips on how to take advantage of your rental home&#8217;s potential tax benefits.
 Appraisal
In order to calculate taxes properly, you&#8217;ll need to know how much your home worth. A professional appraisal holds the most weight, but written estimates from several [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Review Basic Emergency Maintenance Steps with New Residents</title>
		<link>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/08/11/review-basic-emergency-maintenance-steps-with-new-residents/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/08/11/review-basic-emergency-maintenance-steps-with-new-residents/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:38:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rob</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Just for Property Managers]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[emergency procedures]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rentals.com/?p=214</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the privileges of owning and managing rental properties is the late night emergency calls. Reviewing emergency procedures prior to occupancy might just prevent a late night call from a panic-stricken resident. Always properly identify and preview with the resident the location of the following systems within a rental unit.
1) The water shut-off. This [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How To Screen Tenants</title>
		<link>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/08/11/how-to-screen-tenants/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/08/11/how-to-screen-tenants/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:24:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steven</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Just for Property Managers]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[background check]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fair Housing Act]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rental Application]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tenant Screening]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rentals.com/?p=212</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Screening tenants is a must for any landlord wanting to protect their property and their livelihood, but what are the steps and what rental laws do you need to be aware of? Below, we&#8217;ve created a quick list of what to check and how.
Point of contact
When you are dealing with a prospective tenant, the screening [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Choosing a Rental Price</title>
		<link>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/07/13/choosing-a-rental-price/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/07/13/choosing-a-rental-price/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:19:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steven</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Just for Property Managers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Manager News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[area rent]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Property Managers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rent amount]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rentals.com/?p=203</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When you&#8217;re ready to set the price for your rental home, there are a number of things to keep in mind. Below, we&#8217;ve assembled the most important factors on which you should base your rental price.
Location
Just as it&#8217;s true in buying or selling a home, location is also key in renting a home. Is your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Quickly Refund Security Deposits to Make a Strong Last Impression on Your Good Residents</title>
		<link>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/07/13/quickly-refund-security-deposits-to-make-a-strong-last-impression-on-your-good-residents/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/07/13/quickly-refund-security-deposits-to-make-a-strong-last-impression-on-your-good-residents/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:10:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rob</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Just for Property Managers]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rentals.com/?p=202</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[At the peak of the renting season, which is now for many markets around the country, everyone is usually at their busiest.  A disproportionate number of landlord-tenant disputes over the years have resulted from the handling, and sometimes mishandling, of security deposits.  In the world of social media today, it is especially critical to fairly [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How To Improve Your Curb Appeal</title>
		<link>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/06/23/how-to-improve-your-curb-appeal/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/06/23/how-to-improve-your-curb-appeal/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:03:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steven</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Just for Property Managers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Manager News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[June]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rentals.com/?p=196</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You&#8217;ve slaved to get the inside of your home perfect with new paint and power cleaning, but the first thing a prospective renter will see is the outside. Also, people who might not even know they&#8217;re prospective renters could drive by and say, &#8220;Look at that great house!&#8221; To get them in the door, you&#8217;ve [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Keep Summertime Renting Happy</title>
		<link>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/06/19/keep-summertime-renting-happy/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.rentals.com/2009/06/19/keep-summertime-renting-happy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:21:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rob</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Just for Property Managers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Manager News]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[applications]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[June]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.rentals.com/?p=195</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In most parts of the country we have entered the peak renting season.  With more people moving this time of year in most markets, we now have the luxury of getting more than one application on a given unit.  Be sure to have established procedures for how you handle such situations.  Even [...]]]></description>
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