Property Management Blog

Nowadays most people own a pet, whether it is a cat, a dog, or any other sort of animal. According to the 2019-2020, National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) 85 million families of U.S h... read more >>

If your old tenant just moved out or you just bought a new house and decided to rent out your old one, then it is the perfect time to do some property renovations. You have to see renovations as adding value to your investment. Re... read more >>

The 1031 exchange can be a powerful tool.  We are going to help you determine what it is, and help you decide if you should use it for your real estate investment strategy.  What is the 1031 exchange? 1031 exchange ... read more >>

When the end of the lease is near, you have a decision to make—renewing the lease agreement or finding another tenant. If you have tenants who pay rent on time, take care of the property, and are easy to work with then you w... read more >>

Tenant turnover is inevitable with investing in rental properties so it is essential to have an efficient process in place for tenant turnover. Being prepared will save you time and money. What is tenant turnover?When your te... read more >>

A common question we get is: What is Section 8? As a landlord, you might get the occasional call of a prospective tenant asking if you accept section 8. If you know about Section 8, you might have perceived that there are a lot of... read more >>

“Arg!  My tenant keeps calling me for repair requests!  What can I do to spend less time and aggravation on these items?”   Have you ever felt that you spend too much of your energy handling tenant issue... read more >>

Learn how to avoid a lawsuitBeing a landlord is not as easy as it seems. As a landlord, there are many legal responsibilities. You need to be aware of all the federal laws, state laws, and local laws, and more importantly, you mus... read more >>

“Yikes, my tenant is smoking inside his rental unit!  What can I do about it?” Some laws regulate smoking in shared areas, but what about rental properties? Smokers are not protected under the Fair Housing Act or any fed... read more >>

As owners of rental property, we all dread the unexpected call from a tenant requesting to break the lease. What is your plan if this happens? As a landlord, sometimes you will find yourself in a situation where your tenant wa... read more >>