The Property Management Creep Factor
Monday, July 15
One of the great things about being a property manager is that no two days are alike. You never know what tomorrow will bring. For that matter, you never know what this afternoon will bring! That uncertainty may not appeal to everyone, but if you believe variety is the spice of life, then becomin...
Planting an Idea This Summer
Monday, July 08
Summer is a great time to think about your property’s landscaping. You can plant hot weather loving plants or begin to think about fall landscaping, like bulbs, that will beautify your property next spring. There are plenty of reasons to think about the grounds of your property. Beautiful grounds...
Potential Tenants: Screen the Hell Out of Them
Monday, July 01
Okay, the blog title might sound a little extreme, but in the wild world of finding tenants, it’s really not. If someone comes to you and is looking to rent, that’s excellent, right? Income stream will be up, vacancies will be down, and everyone’s happy. All true, but you don’t know a thing about...
Maintaining a High Renewal Rate
Monday, June 24
Different properties tend to have typical rental cycles, depending on their residents. For example, properties in cities with a lot of students tend to turn over apartments either at the beginning or end of the summer. Of course, when students graduate, there isn
A Good Maintenance Team Is More Precious Than Gold
Monday, June 17
It would be great to live in a world where things never broke, wouldn’t it?A world where drains were never stopped up, dishwashers lasted for an eternity, and lightbulbs never burnt out. Sounds glorious.But that’s not this world, not by a long shot, and that’s why you need a solid maintenance sta...
Tips for Renting Your Older Property
Tuesday, June 11
There are parts of the country where for the most part, rental properties are brand new with every modern convenience imaginable. There are other parts of the country where those modern properties compete with the charm of older rental properties. Luckily, everyone in the market for a rental has ...