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Things You Can Do to Minimize Maintenance Issues at Your Rental! When homeowners move out of their residence and turn their home into a rental, there are sometimes customizations and upgrades that you might want to remove or change before you get tenants. Some items are generally appealing to most renters, but they may also…

 Managing Vacant Properties!   Some owners look for property managers to watch over their home if it’s vacant for an extended period or manage the house while it’s empty in between tenants. Why would you want someone to do this, and what does it entail? Many people think managing a vacant home is easier than…

Security Deposits Wall and Paint You had tenants, but now they’ve moved out. What can you charge them for any damage to the property? It’s not as straightforward as you might think, it’s not an exact science, and there are a few things to consider. In this article, we’ll specifically address wall damage and painting.…

How to Hire a Professional and Qualified Contractor for Your Rental Property Finding a good contractor to work on your rental property is not just getting a bid for the work. You want to make sure the person is reputable, experienced, and has the proper licenses (if required) and insurance. Some contractors will help you…

10 Maintenance Items You Should Do Between Tenants Paint Touch-ups Regardless of how long the outgoing tenant was on the property, there are usually some nail holes or scuffs that you may want to touch up. Depending on the type of paint you have, this may be easy or difficult. Touching up flat paint is…

 5 Reasons Your Rental List Price is Important! January 25, 2022 Landlords usually have a list of qualities their ideal tenants possess, like willingness to sign a long lease, having excellent credit, no pets, stable jobs, and income, etc. Still, they rarely think that pricing their property right from the start is the best chance they have of getting ideal tenants. Here…

­Many homes we manage were previously occupied by the owners. Maybe you lived there five years or twenty. Perhaps it’s where you raised your children that are now grown and have moved out. The house may have been the backdrop for a lot of memories, but once you move and turn it into a rental,…

 Moving Into a Community with an Association Moving into a condo building or community with a homeowner’s association generally comes with additional fees and requirements. Every association is different, and some may have rules and paperwork, but these are the most common documents and requirements that you will see at most associations. Fees Associations charge…

Common Community and City Rules and Regulations Many tenants and owners are unaware that the cities or homeowners’ associations they live in or looking to move to have rules. The rules usually have to do with exterior aesthetics, maintenance, pets, parking, and how people can use spaces outside of their homes. When homeowners or tenants…

 Things Landlords Should Be Doing Every Year – But Probably Aren’t Often considered a safer investment option, property investment can be a rewarding way to grow your financial portfolio. But property investment is not a “set it and forget it” endeavor. Unless you have hired a property management company to oversee your investment, you better…