I came across an article on Bankrate.com that every residential real estate landlord or investor should read titled “Smart Landlords Do Serious Due Diligence.”  The article suggests  residential landlords should always take these 6 steps before leasing or renting residential real estate:

Check References
Buy Enough Insurance
Just say “No” to Form Leases
Heed Environmental Matters
Consider Hiring a Property [...]

The Lease, REA (Reciprocal Easement Agreement), and the Declaration dictate the various rights of the parties pertaining to use of a shopping center. Tenants’ rights under a lease are usually more restrictive than the rights of owner-occupants under a REA or declaration. Why? Fee ownership establishes a higher status. Plus, larger [...]