Sponsored by Intuit QuickBooks “Raising money is a full-time job.” -Every entrepreneur ever That’s at a baseline. Over the last four years, I’ve found this to be true myself, as we’ve built WYL. While I could speak to a myriad of factors that have played into this, beyond the scope of the business and p ...
You may have decided to rent your apartment, but this doesn’t mean that you should put it on the market immediately, especially if you want your future tenants to be fully satisfied and ready to pay good money for it. So, instead of rushing things, take your time to prepare and improve your apartment as much as possible. If you need s ...
Spearheading our very first episode of The Whose Your Landlord Take Ownership podcast is none other than Tonya Rapley. Tonya Rapley is a coach, entrepreneur, and founder of My Fab Finance. Having been deemed the “New Face of Wealth Building” by Black Enterprise Magazine in 2014, Tonya has also appeared in outlets such as ...
While transforming a new apartment or house into a home, it is common to be consumed with issues ranging from aesthetics to functionality. Oftentimes, our focus narrows in on old carpets, the need for a fresh coat of paint, or the mold in the bathroom. It’s easy to overlook the possibility of a deadly toxin, like asbestos while making ...
As a renter, you have to rely on your landlord to handle a few problems here and there. You may or may not be familiar with whose responsibility it is to handle what in certain situations, but that's where Whose Your Landlord comes in. Severe weather can wreak havoc on your apartment building's roof, but so can general wear and tear, or ...
Some people find mice cute. Others find them repulsive. Regardless of which side you stand on, you certainly don't want them living amongst you in your apartment. If you have mice or any other kind of vermin in your apartment, you may be wondering whether it's your responsibility or your landlords to rid the area of infestation. In most ...
Picture yourself in your apartment, making dinner or relaxing on the couch when suddenly a cockroach crosses your path. Your initial reaction is that of fight or flight, but once you've handled the situation, you start to wonder what you're going to do to eliminate the problem. Do you call your landlord, pest control, or both? Whose Your ...
Whether you start or end your day with one, there's nothing like a hot bath or shower. The ritual that centers around bathing is one that we as human beings hold sacred - it's how we cleanse ourselves and start anew, in whatever small way possible. You can imagine, then, the extreme and utter disappointment you would feel if you were to r ...
Imagine settling into your bed for the night, resting your head on your pillow and counting the seconds until you fall asleep, when suddenly a cacophony of sounds come pouring through the ceiling above you. You think "Tuesday is an odd night for a party," then start to drift off to a mildly disturbed sleep. The next night, the same thing ...
As a renter, it is your responsibility to pay your rent on time each month. Then, the landlord or property manager uses those payments to pay off utilities and the mortgage on the property. This chain of events keeps everyone happy. When you stop paying your rent, your landlord becomes unhappy and unable to pay their bills. When your land ...
You've tried calling, texting, even tweeting, but to no avail. You're having issues with your rental, but your landlord isn't responding. Whether your toilets leaking or you're looking to get out of your lease, you need to talk with your landlord to handle the situation properly. If you've tried every means of communication and you still ...
With cold months ahead, it is important to make sure that your home is equipped to handle winter weather emergencies. Take a look at this list to make sure you are not only prepared for the frosty temperatures but an emergency situation as well. Heat It is important to note that the official heating season is from October 1st to M ...
