Property Management Blog

1. Problem Solver: A skilled property manager thrives on tackling challenges head-on. They possess the ability to analyze issues, think creatively, and provide effective solutions. From handling maintenance emergencies to resolving tenant disputes, their problem-solving skills are crucial for maintaining a harmonious environment. 2. Maste...

Self-showing technology in property management refers to the use of technology to enable prospective tenants to view and tour rental properties without the need for an in-person meeting with a property manager or leasing agent. This technology typically includes a combination of online tools such as virtual tours, 3D floor plans, and vide...

As a landlord, ensuring child safety in your rental property is an important responsibility. Here are a few steps you can take to make your rental property safer for children:Install smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Make sure they are in good working condition and check them regularly.Install window guards or secure windows ...

As a landlord, if you're considering renting to tenants with pets, it's important to develop a clear pet policy that outlines the rules and expectations for pet owners. Here are a few things to consider:1. Decide what types of pets you will allow. You may choose to allow only certain types of pets (e.g. cats and dogs), limit the n...

Property management involves the management of real estate properties on behalf of the owner. The primary goal of property management is to ensure that the property is properly maintained, occupied, and generating income for the owner.Here are some of the key functions of property management:Marketing and advertising: Property managers ar...

There are several reasons why it makes sense to hire a property manager when renting out a property:1. Screening tenants: Property managers are experienced in screening potential tenants and can help ensure that you rent to responsible and reliable renters.2. Collecting rent: Property managers can handle the collection of rent, which can ...

To summarize this long post, it is a fair housing violation for landlords to actually be conscious of the source of income type when making a decision to rent a property but once it is rented, we better recognize immediately that the tenant is disabled so we can make a reasonable accommodation to let him/her break the lease with zero noti...

For you to be a great owner/landlord or property manager, you must learn the difference between treating the problem versus the symptom. When a tenant informs them of mice in the property, a good property manager will first get them to lay down traps and see how many are occurring and then treat the property with a professional when deter...

Have you ever heard the term professional tenants? If you have ever tried to rent a property in the winter time, you probably know what I am talking about. These are the tenants that for a really well priced home will ask the question, will you take $100 less and include heat and hot water? These tenants seem to recognize that many people...