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Renting a Pet Friendly apartment? You should be, because apparently more of us are renting Luxury Fort Worth Apartments as falling house prices and slack demand drags down Western civilisation.So if you are in your studio-based bedsit hovel, or a luxury five-bed pad, do you regret that stipulation of no children (not really), no DSS (probably not) and no pets (sob)? How many times have you thought that life would be more complete with a furry little friend from another species, only to be thwarted by the landlord/managing agent combination?

Gifts for renters pining for companionship dont get any better than an animatronic Guinea Pig.To some, he may be little more than a battery compartment with a small wig, but to many he could be a friend and companion for life or at least until the landlord comes for an inspection. Some of these cyborg rodents are really advanced with all sorts of electronic wizardry to make them truly interactive virtual pets and not just brilliant gifts for women, who as we all know have a soft spot for small furry things.

Some have sensors in the eyes (the rodents, not women of course!) so they can shuffle about the place without bumping into things, which is probably more than you could manage after a few Stellas! Some are scarily real for what are fundamentally toys. They have different moods and if you don't play with them they get lonely and scared and hide in a dark place.

Some react to voices and sounds and come running when you call and theres even some that you have to feed with their own special carrot.Aside from those slightly freaky, Rise of the Machines attributes, animatronic animals are the perfect rental pet - no litter, no pee or poop behind the sofa, no scattered sawdust and easily put in a cupboard when the landlord comes to call.Oh yea, and when you go on extended holiday they dont die on you either!

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This is a grate article that talks about this topic. Read and have fun

"For rent" is a sign of the times for house and condo owners who need to move and can't sell. Don't become a landlord without doing your homework.
Can't sell? Quick advice for rookie landlords
November 11, 2009
BY KAY SEVERINSEN

These are strange economic times. Homeowners who once expected to sell at a profit are suddenly realizing they have two choices -- sell at a loss or rent out their property. In just the past year alone, industry experts say the number of those who choose the latter has at least doubled.

Two rental agencies, Chicago Apartment Finders and Homescout Realty, both are seeing a lot more rookie landlords who are hoping to weather the downturn by renting out their homes. Michael Krasman, managing broker and co-founder of Homescout, estimates there are at least twice as many as there were a year ago.

Rookie landlords have their own set of problems. A large majority fails to prepare their properties for showings, and many of them set rents too high.

Here is a primer on how to avoid common beginners' mistakes from Chicago Apartment Finders and Homescout:
Make it move-in ready
Justin Elliott, of Chicago Apartment Finders, said a huge number of properties are not freshened up and ready for a new tenant. Both he and Krasman estimated that up to three-quarters of the properties they are asked to list are not presentable when they first see them.

"You should walk around your apartment and ask yourself, if you were a renter, would you want to live here?" said Elliott. "It should be clean, well lit, smell good, the carpet should have been shampooed, the corridors should be clean and the foyer shouldn't have newspapers all over."

"To remove your chance of having any tenants," he said, "just have the place not in a condition to show. I'm not talking about substantial renovation, but just a cleaning crew and paint."

Potential tenants, they said, pick up on sensory cues; does it smell clean and fresh or does it smell like pet urine? Is it visually appealing - are the lights on, or is the place dark and dingy?

Both Krasman and Elliott said that their agents work with landlords to help them see their properties through the eyes of a tenant and get ready for renting.

"Kitchens and bathrooms are the two critical things that help sell a tenant on a place," he said. "If you have a really old kitchen, putting in newer appliances and granite will immediately improve the way a property shows."

Consider upgrading lighting fixtures, and replacing an older bathroom sink with a pedestal sink. Replace cupboard hardware with new knobs for a quick update.

Elliott also pointed out that everything should be in good repair. Burned out light fixtures and leaky faucets absolutely should be repaired before showing a unit.

He also noted that the temperature inside the property should be comfortable, especially in summer months. The prospective landlord should be sure the air conditioning is working and is turned on if the weather is hot, and that the heat is on during cold months.

"If people walk into a stuffy apartment," he said, "they don't want to rent."
Staging
Giving prospects a visual understanding of the space is crucial.

"For renters, one of the most difficult things is to imagine how their furniture will fit," Elliott said.

Both he and Krasman recommend that if the property is empty and the budget will allow, the landlord should rent furniture to make sure the unit is well staged. That could cost a couple hundred dollars a month, but if the apartment rents a month sooner, the money is well spent.

Alternatively, Elliott suggested, the landlord should take a lot of photos of the apartment when it is furnished and not only include them with their internet advertising, but display them in the home for walk-ins to see.

"They can't be average pictures," he added. "The rooms must be well lit. Make sure everything's clean, turn the lights on. If people see pictures they will ask to see the unit."
Pricing correctly
This is a sensitive issue for rookie landlords, but it is essential if the property is going to get rented.

"This is probably the number one most important thing and it is the biggest mistake by far," said Krasman. "The landlord thinks the property is worth more than it is. They are looking at their monthly costs, and if they lower the rent below their mortgage they see it as cash out of their pocket."

Both rental services say that one of the big advantages of using their services is that they are well versed in up-to-the-minute comparable listings within micro-neighborhoods.

"We can pull relevant comps updated to the very day, not just in that neighborhood but down to a four block area," Krasman said.

Lowering your price to meet actual market expectations can pay off in the long run, added Elliott. "Some people will say, 'I need $2,200 to cover my mortgage,' but it won't rent unless it's $1,800 or $1,900. It's painful to be upside down, but that's much better than being empty for three to four months. People should ride out the storm and get some of the benefits."

Krasman noted that there are also some tax advantages to being a landlord, and an accountant can explain how being upside down on income/outgo can be less painful at tax time.
Accessibility
The more traffic through your property, the faster it will lease. That seems like a no-brainer, but oftentimes, beginning landlords don't make their property available. They're at work, or they're busy.

That's where property leasing companies can come in handy. Home-scout keeps coded property keys so that they can always get into a property. Apartment Finders makes sure that their landlords offer guaranteed access.

"Renters don't put much time into finding an apartment," Elliott said. "They'll say, 'I have three hours.' If there is a unit they can't get into, they rent something else."

If you are doing this on your own, you'll have to check voicemail and email constantly, and be prepared to offer immediate accessibility seven days a week, and even as late as 9 p.m. And if you are concerned about bringing strangers into your home, and would like another person there, make sure to have backup assistants at the ready if possible.
Pets
Elliott added that if your property is pet-friendly it will double your traffic. Be sure to list that information in your advertisement.

Both leasing brokerages work primarily in Chicago, with the bulk of their business in the Loop and on the north side. Their business models are similar; each helps renters find an apartment at no charge, and handles background checks and showings. The tenant's first month's rent is paid to the brokerage instead of to the landlord.

The leasing brokers like to think of it as a win-win situation. Tenants pay nothing for the service; landlords pay a month's rent but may save a month's mortgage by finding a tenant faster.

As an example, Homescout worked recently with a newbie landlord who had a one bedroom, one-bath condo in the South Loop. Unlike the properties of many new landlords, hers was ready to show and she had a realistic expectation on the rental amount. She wanted to have regular updates, so she heard every couple of days about activity on her condo, and had it rented out in 10 days for $1,495 a month.

If you have a similar situation and you live in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, contact your local apartment locator both if you need to rent out your apartment or condo and if you need to find renters.

Save Energy In Your Rental Apartment

Energy-Saving Tips to Help Prepare You for the Holidays
Living in an apartment for rent is expensive as it is so if we can save some money on electricity why not.

It's that time of year again. The holidays are just around the corner, and that means your energy bills can rise considerably. With your stove, oven, and dishwasher running overtime — not to mention those twinkling lights - you could go into shock when you open your next electricity bill.

Thankfully, it's not difficult to keep added holiday energy costs to a minimum. Just follow these few simple tips to save energy this holiday season!

Oven Tips
• Don't open the oven door to take a peek at what's cooking inside. Opening the oven door lowers the temperature inside - by as much as 25 degrees - which increases cooking time and wastes energy.
• As long as your oven is on, cook several items at the same time.
• If you use glass or ceramic pans, you can turn your oven temperature down 25 degrees, and foods will cook just as quickly.

Dishwasher Tips
• One simple and cost-effective way to save energy at holiday time is to gather everyone together in the kitchen and wash and dry your dishes by hand.
• If you opt to use the dishwasher, wash full loads only. If you must rinse your dishes before loading them, use only cold water so you're not running up your energy bill by heating water unnecessarily.
• Don't forget to use the energy-saving cycles whenever possible .

Holiday Lighting Tips
• Consider buying new miniature lights, which use about 70 percent less energy and last much longer than the larger bulbs.
• To avoid accidentally leaving your lights on and running up your electric bill unnecessarily, use an automatic timer.
• LED holiday bulbs are now available. They present no fire hazard, save up to 80-90 percent of your energy costs, and are long lasting!

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