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How to Solve Tenants’ Issues on Weekends

November 11, 2020

  One of the worst parts of being a landlord or a property manager is having to solve tenants’ issues even on weekends. Property management is not a typical Monday-Friday, 9 to 5 business: it actually gets busier during the weekends.   We receive reports on things being broken at nighttime and during the holidays.…

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How to Handle Security Deposit Deductions?

November 10, 2020

  Many people ask us how we handle security deposit deductions and damages caused by tenants. For us, this process starts very early even the tenant moving into the property in the first place.   Pre-move in Process     We send them an apartment condition statement form for them to fill out 14 days…

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Boston City’s Property Inspection – Explained

November 5, 2020

  Every single rental property in Boston needs to be registered, even if you do it short-term rental. The process can either be done in person through paper and check or online. At Green Ocean, we decided to do it online because of the number of properties that we have. It’s nice if you have…

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Top 10 Situations a Landlord Hires a Property Manager

November 4, 2020

  In this article, we will answer one of the most commonly asked questions: When should a landlord hire a property manager? From our experience of working with over 500 landlords, these are the top 10 situations when a landlord decides to hire a property manager.  Reason #1: Late payments      The number #1 situation when…

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3 Brilliant Ways To Prevent Package Theft

November 3, 2020

  Package theft is rampant nowadays, but that doesn’t mean you can’t prevent it from happening to you and your tenants. In this article, we will be covering three affordable ways to protect you and your tenants from having packages being stolen at your property.   Tip #1 – Good lighting     There shouldn’t…

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Condo Landlord Insurance Facts

October 31, 2020

  Every investor should have a Dwelling Fire Policy, also known as the landlord’s policy. In this article, we are going to talk about the different types of insurance for condos and the different types of transfer for every type of building as well – The Condo Landlord Insurance Facts You Should Know. Those policies…

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Home Renovation: An Expert Guide

October 30, 2020

  In most renovations, you’re going to hear nightmare stories of general contractors that don’t show up, the subcontractors having issues, delays with materials, every excuse under the sun. These stories result in project delays. When it comes to investment property renovations, time is the equivalent to money.   Green Ocean’s Renovation Process    …

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Qualities of a Property Manager you Need

October 28, 2020

  Your property could be one of the most expensive things you own. Stop for a moment and think about another valuable object that you have, whether it has price or sentimental value. Perhaps, it’s a person like one of your children or an item such as a piece of jewelry that’s been passed down…

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How to Rent Your Property Sight Unseen: Smart Tips for Owners

October 24, 2020

  In this article, we will be discussing sight unseen rentals. What does that mean? It means when an apartment gets rented by someone who hasn’t seen the apartment in person. A lot of problems can come from this because they haven’t seen the property. They’re going to base upon either pictures, videos, or 3D tours. They…

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