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Blog Post Documents Boston Landlords Should Keep on File for Tax Season
By Platinum Realty Group - Thursday, October 13, 2022

Documents Boston Landlords Should Keep on File for Tax Season

Investing in Boston rental property allows you to take advantage of many tax benefits.  The day will come when you have to prove what you’ve earned and spent on that investment property.  Maintaining a system of detailed, accurate, and transparent tax records will ...
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Blog Post How to Attract High-Quality Tenants and Reduce Tenant Turnover | Explained by Boston Property Managers
By Platinum Realty Group - Thursday, September 29, 2022

How to Attract High-Quality Tenants and Reduce Tenant Turnover | Explained by Boston Property Manage...

Keeping your Boston rental property occupied is required if you want to earn any money in the short and long term. Your tenants pay your rent, which contributes to the mortgage, insurance, taxes, and other expenses associated with your investment.  Placing any warm body in y...
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Blog Post The Benefits of Being a Pet-Friendly Landlord in Boston
By Platinum Realty Group - Thursday, September 15, 2022

The Benefits of Being a Pet-Friendly Landlord in Boston

Pets are cute and sweet and they make great companions, but are they really all that beneficial to your rental property? After all, they can be messy. They can shed. They can scratch at floors and dig up gardens and try to bite the neighbors.  It’s true that allowing ...
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Blog Post How Does Remote Work Impact the Boston Housing Market?
By Platinum Realty Group - Thursday, September 1, 2022

How Does Remote Work Impact the Boston Housing Market?

Thanks to the popularity of remote work, Boston workers no longer feel the need to live within commuting distance of their workplace.  That opens up a lot of possibilities for both buyers and renters who are looking for a new home.  According to census data from 2020, the...
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Blog Post Massachusetts Rental Laws Every Investor & Tenant Should Know | Boston Property Management
By Platinum Realty Group - Thursday, August 18, 2022

Massachusetts Rental Laws Every Investor & Tenant Should Know | Boston Property Management

Boston landlords and tenants need to follow all of the local, state, and federal laws that apply to rental housing. As a property owner, you need to know these laws to protect yourself and your property. Your investment is worth a lot of money, and you don’t want to face...
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Blog Post Maintaining Safety & Security in your HOA – Why it's Important in Boston
By Platinum Realty Group - Thursday, June 2, 2022

Maintaining Safety & Security in your HOA – Why it's Important in Boston

A well-maintained Boston HOA is safe and secure. The well-being of your community members should never be in danger, and safety must be important to the HOA leadership and the entire association. If you’re not already taking every measure possible to establish ...
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Blog Post Why Regular Property Inspections for Your Boston Rental Home Are Crucial
By Platinum Realty Group - Thursday, May 19, 2022

Why Regular Property Inspections for Your Boston Rental Home Are Crucial

Regular property inspections might seem unnecessary when you’re renting out a Boston property to a great tenant who rarely has any complaints or requests for maintenance. If your investment property is new and in great condition, you might feel like there’s no rea...
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Blog Post What Boston Investment Property Owners Need to Know For a 1031 Exchange
By Platinum Realty Group - Thursday, May 5, 2022

What Boston Investment Property Owners Need to Know For a 1031 Exchange

If you’re a Boston rental property owner wondering how to avoid paying taxes after selling a property, you probably have a lot to gain from doing a 1031 exchange. This program allows you to defer those taxes if you reinvest the earnings from your sale into another purcha...
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Blog Post Boston Landlord Education: How to Handle Security Deposits
By Platinum Realty Group - Thursday, April 14, 2022

Boston Landlord Education: How to Handle Security Deposits

Collecting a security deposit from your tenants before they move into your Boston rental property is an essential part of the process. It protects you and your property against a loss of rent if those tenants break the lease and it also helps you pay for any damage that goes be...
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Blog Post 5 Responsibilities HOA Boards Should Delegate to a Boston Community Association Management Company
By Platinum Realty Group - Thursday, March 31, 2022

5 Responsibilities HOA Boards Should Delegate to a Boston Community Association Management Company

Most HOA boards in Boston communities want to provide a pleasant and supportive association for themselves and their fellow homeowners. That can get tricky and time-consuming for all-volunteer boards, which is why it’s so important to partner with a professional Boston H...
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