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Reasons to Serve an Eviction Notice | Champaign-Urbana Landlord Advice

Reasons to Serve an Eviction Notice | Champaign-Urbana Landlord Advice

December 23, 2020

Every Champaign-Urbana landlord dreads the possibility of having to evict a tenant. It’s one of the reasons the tenant screening process is so important. You want to make sure you’re placing a well-qualified resident with a history of paying rent on time and taking care of properties.

Diversifying Your Real Estate Portfolio with Champaign-Urbana Investment Property

Diversifying Your Real Estate Portfolio with Champaign-Urbana Investment Property

December 8, 2020

Every investor knows that diversifying a portfolio is a smart way to protect its assets and allow its value to grow. This includes your real estate portfolio. When you’re adding properties to your existing real estate investments, make sure you’re choosing different types of homes in various neighborhoods. This will limit your risk and provide … Read more

The Risks of Leaving Your Champaign-Urbana Rental Property Vacant

The Risks of Leaving Your Champaign-Urbana Rental Property Vacant

November 25, 2020

Leaving a rental property vacant is a big risk for investors. Not only is it expensive, it also leaves you open to vandalism, theft, and squatting. There’s also the risk of unreported maintenance issues. When tenants are living in your property, they’re quick to notice leaks, electric issues, and other potential problems. With no one … Read more

Everything You Need to Know About Landlord and Renters Insurance | Champaign-Urbana Property Management

Everything You Need to Know About Landlord and Renters Insurance | Champaign-Urbana Property Management

November 11, 2020

Insuring your investment property is a critical component in keeping it protected. The right insurance will also protect your own financial interests. Investing in Champaign-Urbana rental real estate can be an excellent opportunity, but it also comes with a lot of risk and a lot of liability. Both a landlord insurance policy and a renter … Read more

Allowing Service Animals vs. Pets in Your Champaign Urbana Rental Property

Allowing Service Animals vs. Pets in Your Champaign Urbana Rental Property

October 28, 2020

  Dogs are pets except when they’re service animals. Cats are pets except when they’re emotional support animals or therapy animals. If you’re renting out a property in the Champaign-Urbana rental market or anywhere in the U.S., it’s important to understand the housing laws that protect people with disabilities. It’s easy to make an expensive … Read more

Housing Advice for the Parents of Students Living in UIUC Campus Housing

October 14, 2020

  When you have a student leaving home to attend the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, you’re probably sorting through a lot of emotions, fears, and expectations. It’s a big deal for you and your child, and Ramshaw Real Estate is here to help you navigate the campus housing process. We know what it’s like … Read more

Increase the Value of a Champaign-Urbana Commercial Property with Proper Renovations

September 30, 2020

Increasing the value of your Champaign-Urbana commercial rental property with renovations and upgrades will obviously earn you more money. A property that’s well-maintained and modern will bring in more rent. You’ll have an easier time attracting and retaining long-term tenants, and later on in your investment process, you’ll think about selling. When you do, you’ll … Read more

How to Successfully Advertise Your Champaign-Urbana Investment Property

September 16, 2020

  The way you advertise and market your rental property has a big impact on your success as a landlord and investor. Good marketing means lower vacancy rates, which leads to higher returns and more immediate income. The way you advertise your rental home in Champaign-Urbana also affects the types of tenants you’re attracting. When … Read more

How to Screen Potential Tenants | Expertise from Champaign-Urbana Property Managers

September 4, 2020

When you’re preparing to rent out your Champaign-Urbana investment property, you’re likely thinking about the tenants who will occupy it. You want a tenant who will pay the rent on time every month. You also want someone who respects the lease agreement and meets expectations. Other qualities in a great potential tenant include open communication … Read more

Noah Ruggieri Awarded CCIM Designation Aug. 20th in Charlotte, NC

August 27, 2020

Ruggieri among 113 individuals who earned commercial real estate’s global standard for professional achievement.   Tolono, IL August 26, 2020 – Noah Ruggieri, CCIM of SVN-Ramshaw Real Estate Champaign, IL, recently received the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation by the CCIM Institute. The designation was awarded during this year’s special summer CCIM Comprehensive Exam testing … Read more