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Be the Kind of Landlord Renters Can Appreciate

As a landlord, I have a lot of experience dealing with complaints from renters. When I first started renting my home out to virtual strangers, I figured that providing a clean space to live in was enough to keep my renters happy, but I quickly learned that this just was not the case. The small stuff, like getting even small stains removed from the carpet and having the pipes cleaned, is just as important as clean cabinets and reliable roofing. The more well kept your rental property is, the more rent you can ask for it. I hope that this website can help you to put together a solid rental plan that keeps you and your renters happy without the need for continual micromanagement on your part.

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Two Considerations For Future Expats: Moving Your Stuff Internationally

You know where you're going, you have a place picked out and a job lined up. Your desire to become an expat is about to become a reality. There's only one problem, you don't know how to get your stuff from the old house to the new house… over 6,000 miles away. Luckily, you have a few options that you can choose from.

Don't Take It, or Take Very Little

Did you consider simply getting rid of the majority of your worldly possessions? No matter what country you're going to, there's a good chance you won't need most of the things you own. You can sell or recycle large items like furniture or beds. You can give away or toss smaller items that don't hold any significant monetary or emotional value.

Remember, the less you have to ship, the less it will cost. In addition, the less you have, the less time you have to wait to make it through customs and third-party handlers. Besides, turning most of that stuff into cash will help you in your new location. You can use the money to purchase new items in your new country. You also have to consider if your electronics will even work in a new country, or if you're allowed to bring your car there. Your best bet is to just get rid of it all. If you're absolutely unsure of what to do with your stuff, put it in storage while you think about it.

Hire a Relocation Company

Moving to another country comes with the kind of stresses and hassles that you can't even imagine, such as:

  • Customs (they can slow your shipment)
  • Insurance (you need it)
  • Paperwork (lots of it)
  • Restrictions and duties (they can cost you)
  • Shipping handlers and containers (they can mess up)

The easiest way to deal with these issues is to hire a reputable relocation company. If they have a history of international shipping then they can help you get your stuff from here to there with the least amount of complications. These services can also make sure that your items get to you in one piece. They can also let you know that if you're trying to ship something that will likely be confiscated or heavily taxed.  

These services aren't just about moving your stuff neither. The best of them specialize in helping you with every aspect of your move. So an international relocation service can do a lot more for you in regards to moving to another country, settling in, and avoiding obstacles.

If you do both of these things, your international move can go off without a hitch. Eliminate the stuff you don't need to bring with you and ship the rest through a global relocation service. You should speak to a global moving company before you even start packing up your home.


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