Should You Accept Rent in Advance?

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Landlords Property Managers Contact TSCI On occasions, you may have a tenant who wants to pay their rent in advance. They might want to pay for a month or two, or even as much as the entire term of their lease. It may be tempting to say yes because of the guaranteed cash flow—but is… Read more »

Understanding VantageScore’s New Credit Scoring Model

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Landlords Property Managers Contact TSCI VantageScore 4.0, the fourth generation tri-bureau credit scoring model is now available to lenders. This latest version of VantageScore will set the new standard for credit scores, so it’s important to be aware of what’s changing and how it could impact your score—as well as the scores of prospective tenants…. Read more »

Is Your Rental Considered an Investment Property or a Business?

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Landlords Property Managers Contact TSCI Tax season is on the way! If you’re a newer landlord who rents a single-family home, apartment building, or vacation property, you may be wondering how to handle your taxes this year. To ensure you’re receiving the proper deductions, you’ll need to determine whether your rental property is considered an… Read more »