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How to Increase Your Rental Property Income without Raising Rent

Blue Model House Stacked on Pile of MoneyMaking money as a landlord in Bella Vista is about more than solely collecting rent checks. For multiple rental property owners, the key to long-term success is adopting a mixture of small but powerful strategies designed to increase rental property income without raising your tenants’ rent. There are many wondrous ways that you can use your Bella Vista rental property, not all of which entail asking your current tenants for more money. Practicing some of these strategies is likely to maximize your cash flows on every rental property you own.

Reduce Monthly Expenses

One of the first elements you should do to increase rental property income is to analyze your monthly rental expenses for places where you could reduce costs. If you haven’t shopped landlord insurance rates in the last year, it’s time to take a look around and see if you can locate a good policy for a lower price. Another possibility to help you reduce your monthly expenses is to let a good property management company. It may sound like a paradox, but hiring a property management company can help you reduce your maintenance and repair costs. This is because regular, comprehensive property maintenance often significantly reduces the cost and number of emergency repairs. Furthermore, well-connected brands like Real Property Management First Choice have beneficial relationships with home service providers that also help keep costs down.

Charge Pet Rent

If you do not already allow your tenants to keep a pet on the property, consider changing your policy to allow for a “pet rent.” While this will increase the total amount your tenant pays each month, pet lovers are frequently prepared to do so if it means being able to keep their beloved animal on the property. Many property owners also charge an extra cleaning fee to include additional costs when preparing the property for a new tenant.

Rent Out a Garage, Shed, or RV Space

If your property has an unused garage, RV space, or shed, contemplate renting them out separately. Many people are looking for secure storage space close to home. Although big storage unit complexes usually impose much more than many people want to pay and may even require long-term contracts, as well. If you can rent your unused storage areas for slightly less than the going rate, that means extra income in your pocket each month.

Offer Upgrades

Various property owners have begun offering additional services and upgrades to busy tenants. Because several people are working more than ever, anything you can do to make their life more comfortable – for an additional cost, of course – may be welcome. Some of the services you could allow your tenants to include internet service, alarm service, cleaning, lawn care, or even laundry or grocery delivery services. As more and more people start outsourcing these services, they may jump at the chance to get the services they need through their landlord or property manager.

Furnish Your Rental

If you have the means, you can also offer selected furnishings in your Bella Vista rental homes for an added cost. Furnished rentals typically rent for more than unfurnished ones. It also allows you to rent to corporate and cross-country tenants, who pay well for a good quality rental home. If you have been looking for a way to reach a new renter demographic and increase rental property income, simply furnishing your rental property may be the way to go.

Are you looking for more ways to improve your rental’s monthly cash flows? Contact us today either online or by calling 479-242-0791. Our property management professionals can help ensure that you maximize your property’s potential for the highest possible monthly income.

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