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Brian Carberry
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<div>The managing editor of Apartment Guide and <a href="http://rent.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rent.com</a>, Brian Carberry has more than 10 years' experience as a content creator and award-winning journalist. Brian's work has been featured on CNN, Search Engine Land, Randstad and a number of other organizations around the world. In his free time, Brian enjoys sports, cooking and debating the correct pronunciation of "gif."</div>
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Last update Dec 30th, 2019

Holiday Safety Tips to Share with Your Residents

By following these holiday safety tips, you can help keep your home and residents safe during this busy time of the year.

Landlords
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Brian Carberry

Last update Dec 20th, 2019

Tracking Your Property’s Utility Usage

Utility costs are a big expense for your renters and potentially a big headache for you. For this reason, it’s a good idea to try tracking your property’s utility usage to help get a better handle on what’s going on with your property.

Landlords
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Brian Carberry

Last update Dec 20th, 2019

How to Find a Property Manager

How do you find a property manager for your rental property? How do you make sure you get the right people in place, rather than end up hiring the wrong ones and causing more problems? We can help.

Landlords
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Brian Carberry

Last update Dec 20th, 2019

Summer Decorating Tips for Your Rental Home

Summertime means you have some redecorating projects ahead of you. You want to feel like it’s a new season, not just the same thing all year all the time. Read on for some of our best summer decorating tips.

Renters
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Brian Carberry

Last update Dec 20th, 2019

Taking Vacation as a Landlord: How to Get Away With Peace of Mind

Take the right steps to prepare and you’ll be able to take a low-stress vacation wherever you want to go.

Landlords
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Brian Carberry

Last update Jul 2nd, 2019

How to Keep a Good Property Manager

A good property manager makes renting out your unit much less stressful. Follow these tips to make sure yours sticks around.

Landlords
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Brian Carberry

Last update Jun 25th, 2019

How to Child-Proof a Rental Home

At some point, you may have to rent out your property to a family with children. How child-proof is your rental?

Landlords
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Brian Carberry

Last update Jun 26th, 2019

How to Get Great Home Lighting

Changing the lighting can make a big difference in your space, and following these great home lighting tips can help you improve the efficiency, aesthetics and day-to-day livability of your home.

Renters
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Brian Carberry

Last update Jun 14th, 2019

Decorating Tips for Your Outdoor Patio

Do you have an outdoor patio that you don’t really use? Maybe it needs a makeover to be somewhere you want to spend more time. We’ve got the tips to help you out.

Renters
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Brian Carberry

Last update Jun 6th, 2019

A Basic Guide to Landlord Responsibilities

What’s your responsibility? What falls on your tenants? Read on for a basic guide.

Landlords
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Brian Carberry

Last update Dec 20th, 2019

Preparing to Move Out of a Rental Home

When it’s time to move out of your rental home, do it the right way. Follow these steps to make it go as smoothly as possible.

Moving Renters
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Brian Carberry

Last update Apr 30th, 2019

Benefits of Using a Property Manager

There’s a lot to managing a rental property, and it might be more than you want to do yourself.

Landlords
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Brian Carberry

Last update Jun 25th, 2019

How to Promote Your Rental on Social Media

With these tips and guidelines, you can promote your rental property on social media much more easily and with greater focus.

Landlords
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Brian Carberry

Last update Apr 10th, 2019

How to Save Money on Utilities

While not nearly as much as you’ll spend on rent, these are a pretty big expense in any home.

Renters
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Brian Carberry

Last update Jun 21st, 2019

Ask These Questions Before Renting a Home

When you’re renting a new home, be sure to ask some key questions before you sign the lease. Though the property may look fine, it’s wise to arm yourself with more information — before it may be too late.

Renters
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Brian Carberry

Last update Dec 20th, 2019

How to Pick the Right Neighborhood to Rent a Home

Before you decide to sign a lease, test the neighborhood with these tried-and-true tips.

Moving Renters
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Brian Carberry

Last update Jun 21st, 2019

Should You Install an Alarm System for Your Rental Property?

See the things to consider while making this important decision.

Landlords