Welcome to RENT! As the snow melts and flowers appear, it’s a great time to refocus on shielding yourself and your investments from legal exposure and financial loss. This issue centers on something every landlord is navigating today: staying protected in an increasingly complex legal environment. From settling eviction cases strategically to understanding why evictions are disappearing from court records, the landscape continues to evolve. At the same time, new tenant-friendly laws are reshaping expectations, making it essential to stay informed and proactive. Risk mitigation now extends to properly verifying emotional support animal requests, staying current with compliance requirements, addressing pest issues and trespassers, and strengthening your asset protection strategy beyond an LLC. We also explore the financial side of protection, including 1031 exchanges, reducing taxes when selling a rental, and the future of independent real estate investing. On the lighter side, enjoy a tour of Fargo, ND, as well as Celebrities on the Move for a look at some truly unique homes. We hope you enjoy this issue of RENT and find the articles useful in your day-to-day business. Please send your feedback and ideas for future articles to nancy@aaoa.com. Happy reading!
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BEST WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RENTALS IN 2026 THE RENTAL RADAR: FARGO, ND BED BUGS, ROACHES, TERMITES AND OTHER THINGS THAT BUG YOU DON’T LET TRESPASSERS THREATEN YOUR RENTAL INVESTMENT HOW INVESTORS CAN SAVE TAX WHEN SELLING RENTAL PROPERTY WHY EVICTIONS ARE DISAPPEARING FROM COURT RECORDS AND WHAT LANDLORDS SHOULD DO ABOUT IT WHEN AN LLC ISN’T ENOUGH: LAYERING YOUR ASSET PROTECTION STRATEGY ARE THE GLORY DAYS OF INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE INVESTING FADING? WHEN SECURITY DEPOSITS DON’T COVER THE LOSS
CELEBRITIES ON THE MOVE
HOW INDEPENDENT LANDLORDS ARE ADAPTING TO A NEW MARKET
RATES ARE FALLING, BUT COVERAGE IS SHRINKING: THE NEW INSURANCE TRAP FOR LANDLORDS
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