If you are handy and competent then you can save yourself some money and fix whatever the problem might be in your rental. But what do you do when the problem is out of your scope and expertise?

Many people are going “green” lately with increased recycling, carpooling and even adding “green” elements to their homes. Homes use up resources with energy and water use but when you rent, you have less control of the usage. While you can watch your water and heat usage, you can’t change the insulation or install a programmable thermostat like a homeowner can.

Landlords have to decide on whether or not to create an LLC, or Limited Liability Company, on their rental property. It’s a common discussion among landlords because it covers two main issues that landlords run into; tax liability and legal liability.