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We've named our blog after the most joyful room in the house, because that's the feeling which best describes living in a Belong home. We'll be sharing tips, trends and stories from our community that capture the many ways in which we're making long-term renting a new way of life. One where all people Belong.
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Show Your Rental Home Some Love With This Essential Fall Maintenance Checklist
Get your rental home ready for winter with the fall maintenance checklist, including 6 tips and local advice on essential fall season maintenance for rentals
Last Updated Oct 23, 2023
Having These 9 Home-Rental Documents at Hand Will Make You A Much Better Landlord
Find out what documentation you need as a landlord to ensure you’re on top of cash flow, ready for tax time, and protected if a lease agreement is breached.
Last Updated Oct 16, 2023
Can I Rent out a Home with a Mortgage? 5 Important Steps
Avoid sticky situations and mortgage fraud with 5 essential steps to renting out a mortgaged home.
Last Updated Oct 16, 2023
7 Important Clauses to Include in Your Lease or Rental Agreement
Creating a lease or rental agreement isn't as simple as downloading a form. Before you start, here's 7 important clauses and disclosures you'll want to include.
Last Updated Oct 9, 2023
7 Cost-Effective Ways To Make Your Rental Home Sustainable in 2024
Is it worth investing in environmentally-friendly upgrades in a rental home? Discover cost-effective ways to improve energy efficiency and attract more renters
Last Updated Sep 30, 2023
Collecting Rent Safely: The Dos and Don'ts of Online Rent Payments
Rent checks are risky, but online rent collection has its own challenges. Discover the most secure way to collect rent from tenants and protect your finances.
Last Updated Sep 26, 2023
Is It Worth Owning A Rental Property In Salt Lake City?
Last Updated Sep 22, 2023
25 Metros Where Renters Are The Most Overextended
Last Updated Sep 21, 2023
10 Proven Ways To Reduce Vacancies & Keep Great Rental Tenants Long-Term
Proven tactics for finding good residents fast and keeping them long-term
Last Updated Sep 18, 2023