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Jessica Hickok,

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Jessica Hickok is a REALTOR® Broker and Property Manager/Landlord with Dizmang Properties, Inc. (www.getpaul.com) in Springfield, Missouri where she and her business partner manage over 200 single-family homes. She is the Co-Founder of the web site www.landlordredlist.com and blogs about property management projects on her personal site at www.jessicahickok.com and via Twitter as @SugarCube.

  1. Renter's rights

    Protect Yourself as a Renter

    Currently, the rental market is very favorable for tenants who are looking to lease property.  There is a plethora of available rental properties and monthly rents …More

    Tips & Advice By Apr. 30 24 Responses
  2. Lease agreement

    6 Tips to Negotiating Your Lease Agreement

    The time to negotiate your lease agreement is not when you are sitting down at the table with the landlord and/or property manager ready to sign …More

    Tips & Advice By Apr. 6 105 Responses
  3. Eviction Notice

    What To Do If You’re Facing Eviction

    Unfortunately, during this real estate downturn, many people have found themselves in places they never expected to end up — sometimes even being evicted from their …More

    Tips & Advice By Feb. 14 69 Responses
  4. Choosing roomates

    Renting? Tips on Choosing Your Roommates Wisely

    When it comes to renting a place to live, tenants often find it easy to team up with a friend or roommate to share the cost …More

    Tips & Advice By Jan. 31 67 Responses
  5. tug of war

    Playing Tug O’ War Over Repairs Between Landlord and Tenant

    It can be extremely frustrating to tenants when the landlord has taken their sweet time to make a simple repair to the outlet in the kitchen …More

    Tips & Advice By Jan. 18 62 Responses
  6. money in hand

    Why Landlords Charge High Security Deposits

    There are several reasons why a landlord charges more for a security deposit.

    Tips & Advice By Jan. 3 113 Responses
  7. shoebox receipts

    Property Managers and Landlords: Buckle Down for Year-End

    It’s never too soon to start preparing for the year-end work that needs to be done as a landlord and property manager. After all, big-box stores …More

    Tips & Advice By Nov. 22 38 Responses
  8. Source: flickr user Ashford Property Management LLC

    Understanding the Role of the Property Manager

    Understanding a property manager’s role is key for better relations between everyone in a rental property.

    Tips & Advice By Oct. 11 48 Responses
  9. social media

    Reasons to Friend (or Not) Your Tenants on Social Media Networks

    Sometimes when you are a landlord, it can be hard to “turn off” your work and not let the line between your personal life and your …More

    Tips & Advice By Sep. 23 54 Responses
  10. Flickr user pmarkham

    Why Renter’s Insurance is Important

    Often, tenants have a false sense of security thinking that they will automatically be covered if something were to happen to the home that they are renting.

    Tips & Advice By Sep. 2 135 Responses