State Income Tax Changes Over the Past 5 Years How have state income taxes changed over the past 5 years? Today’s graphic from the Visual Capitalist compares how state income taxes have changed between 2000 and 2025. Stay safe, watch your wallet and have a Happy Friday!!! Hat tip to the Visual Capitalist. How […]
A landlord looking for a tenant loves to see multiple people interested in their property. It’s critical to follow this one rule when you have an application come in for your vacant property. Rent Perfect President David Pickron explains what to do to keep out of trouble when you start accepting applications. 🏠 The Rent
Flood Insurance FEMA defines a flood as a “general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of two or more acres and two or more properties of normally dry land.” In addition, flood damage can only be caused by the “overflow of inland or tidal waters, unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface
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March Unemployment Report from Bureau of Labor Statistics According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 228k in February, 2025 with the unemployment rate coming in at 4.2% – about the same as February. In addition, the report says employment in the federal government actually declined.
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Just like the rest of the world, landlords have a set of words or phrases that should make them pay more attention to what their tenant applicants are saying. Rent Perfect’s David Pickron and Scot Aubrey sit down to discuss what to listen for and how to follow up when one of these phrases is
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Understanding Umbrella and Excess Policies Umbrella and Excess policies both extend the limits of a primary liability coverage, and while these terms are often used interchangeably, they function in different ways. Watch the video below to learn more about these policies and determine which option is a better fit for your business—or if requesting higher
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Fads come and go, but one that is currently gaining traction is turning traditional investment properties into room-by-room rentals. Rent Perfect President David Pickron discusses the pros and cons of renting by the room, including some of the hidden challenges and costs of this new trend. 🏠 The Rent Perfect system helps investors become successful
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Rent Perfect’s very own Heather Johnson and David Pickron discuss why doing monthly inspections on your rental properties is more important than ever. Timely tips on what to look for will help you be a better landlord and protect your investment.
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Understanding Insurance Exclusions Exclusions play a significant role in defining the boundaries of your insurance coverage as they outline what is not covered by your policy. Carriers may exclude coverage for specific exposures for multiple reasons. Some risks may be too large or too costly to insure, such as terrorist attacks or earthquakes, while other
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Apartment List National Rent Report for April 2025 According to Apartment List’s National Rent Report for April 2025, national median rent increased 0.6% to $1,384 in March – the second consecutive month-over-month increases. However, year-over-year growth remains negative at -0.4%. Rent Trends “Since the second half of 2022, rent prices have continued to ebb and