Property Management Blog

A Good Time to Go: Steps for Ensuring a Safe Winter Move

At first blush, winter may seem like a terrible time to pack up and move everything you own. Itâs cold, the weatherâs terrible, and if something goes wrong … well, who wants to troubleshoot when itâs freezing outside? Winterâs an excellent time of year ...

Breaking the Lease

Most tenants sign a lease for a year at a time. This ensures that for that year, a steady income can be counted on and decisions for either finding new tenants or continuing a lease can be thought out and planned on. This helps landlords rest easy in tenant stability for ...

Finding the Perfect Vacation Rental Property

Photo via Pixabay Finding the perfect vacation rental property takes time and patience on the part of investors who want to make the most of their funds, but careful consideration will ultimately pay off in the end. Thinking about location, doing some research on ...

Four Things That Will Keep Your Renters Happy

A happy, responsible renter is like gold, and — as with any treasure — you donât want to lose it. If you want to enjoy long relationships with your tenants, follow these four tips for keeping them happy and ready to renew that lease. 1. No Surprises The best way ...

Getting Your Property Rent Ready

When renting out property, it’s important to make sure that you draw in as many good tenants as possible. There are many ways to do this, but one of the most effective ways is to make sure your property is absolutely ready to be sold. Spice things up, fix imperfections,...

Hiring A HOA Property Manager

Hiring a property manager is an easy decision for landlords who donât want to worry about the day-to-day hassles of running a rental property. When it comes to Homeowners Associations (HOA), however, the decision isnât so cut and dry. Typically, an HOA exists...

How to Manage Security Deposits

Property managers should always require a refundable security deposit in residential property management properties. This deposit should be kept in a separate account for trust or escrow funds and will be returned to the tenant in part or in full once the tenant has moved...

How to Save Water and Still Enjoy Your Yard

Photo from Pixabay While 71 percent of the Earth is covered in water, 97 percent of the water on the planet is salt water, which means it’s not suitable for drinking. Of the remaining 3 percent, 2 percent is unavailable in the polar ice caps, which leaves one percent for drinki...

Importance of Association Management Meeting Minutes

Meetings are rarely on anyoneâs list of favorite things to do â and keeping meeting minutes is even worse. However, timely, accurate minutes are important, especially if decisions are being made about your home and community. Ideally, after the conclusion of an ...

Increasing Curb Appeal

Increase the value of your rental property by making some aesthetic changes and following a few simple tips. Check for concrete damage and consider making repairs. There are emerging low cost options, such as concrete lifting, to fix cracks and sunken concrete slabs as opp...