Go4Rent Magazine's Editor-in-Chief welcomes new readers to the first edition of Go4Rent Magazine Renter Edition.

No matter how perfect a rental is, there are bound to be repairs. And for tenants, knowing who is responsible for mishaps, calamities, and wear and tear is a must.

Keeping rental properties relevant in the boom of smart technology options doesn’t have to involve a steep investment. The technology upgrades renters have come to expect are accessible both financially and technically.

What should tenants do if they want to create an accent wall in a new residence, but the landlord doesn’t like the color? A temporary fix like tempaper (peel-and-stick wallpaper) can resolve this and be a happy medium for both.

For pet-owning renters, there are legalities, landlords, lease terms and condo boards to contend with. In addition to that, tenants without pets may live in a multi-unit building that is pet friendly.

With the National Association of REALTORS confirming that buying a home is 55% more expensive than it was in 2021, saving up may be easier by renting with a roommate. But do landlords need to know if someone not on the lease moves into a rental home?

When Realtors have shown tenants back-to-back locations, after a while, these places may start to look the same. That is, unless something stands out about one over the others. Maybe it’s the neighborhood, the cabinets, or the texture of the walls or floors. Something about the place has to feel like “home” in order to want to move in.