Nathan Miller
Property Management Specialist
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Co-authored Articles (11)
How to Transfer Utility Bills from One Person to Another
Transferring electricity, water, and other utility bills If you’re taking over billing responsibilities for a house or apartment, you’ll need to put the utilities in your name to avoid a lapse in service or any legal...
How to Deal With Smoke From Your Neighbor's Apartment
Box fans, caulk, and other solutions to block unwanted smokeSecondhand smoke can easily sneak its way into your apartment through unsuspecting sources, like wall outlets and ceiling-level crawlspaces. As frustrating as t...
17 Ways to Legally Annoy Your HOA
For better or for worse, Homeowners Associations (HOAs) get to call the shots in your neighborhood… or do they? Believe it or not, there are plenty of ways to stick it to your HOA without getting yourself into any lega...
How to
Write a Letter Showing Proof of Residence for a Tenant
Sometimes your tenants need to prove that they live at a certain address. In these situations, you'll be asked to provide an address verification letter. These are easy to write, but you should clarify ahead of time what...
How to
Buy a House
Purchasing a house is an incredible accomplishment and one of the biggest steps you’ll take during your life. Though the process may seem overwhelming, breaking everything down will help you keep your head straight whi...
How to
Transfer an Electric Bill to a New Tenant
When a new tenant moves into a property, they need to put the electric bill in their name. Although it sounds complicated, the process is very simple. You are only responsible for putting your name on the bill, or taking...
Where Can You Find Private Landlords?
Learn the pros and cons of private landlordsFrom high rent payments and past evictions to a poor credit score or a lack of rental history, there are plenty of reasons why you might be saying “goodbye” to the world of...
How to
Account for Rent Free Periods
In order to attract tenants (lessees), landlords (lessors) will often include incentives in their leasing arrangements. For example, a lessee may be given a cash payment upon signing the lease or may be given several mon...
How to
Rent an Apartment
Renting an apartment is sometimes as lengthy and tiring as buying a new home. Proper planning and in-depth research are necessary to rent an apartment that fits your needs and budget. If time and finances permit, consult...
How to
Become a Real Estate Agent
Real estate can be a fun and exciting career—you might help a new family find their first home one day, then help someone sell their luxury condo so they can sail across the globe the next. The exact steps you'll need ...
21 Helpful Tips for Airbnb Hosts & Guests
Tricks to improve your hosting or booking experienceWhether you're renting out a property or booking a place to say, Airbnb has plenty of tools and resources for hosts and guests alike. How can you be sure that you’re ...
