When people think of housing discrimination, they tend to think of instances in which people are treated differently by a property management company because of their race or sexual orientation. Of course, property managers may not discriminate against these groups and it’s simple to avoid getting on the wrong side of the law in these […]
It’s no secret that if you have bad tenants in your property, you sometimes have no choice but to make an example of them. Legal action, up to and including eviction, is an unfortunate but all-too-frequent reality when certain tenants decide that the rules don’t apply to them. But if you’ve got to punish the […]
Imagine that you’re starting up your own property management company. It’s a completely clean slate, and you can do anything you like. It’s an exciting place to be, but also pretty overwhelming. Where do you start? You’ll likely have a pretty standard checklist of items to address. You’ll need a company name, a logo, a […]
As a property manager, your dream scenario is a full building with residents who pay their rent on time, abide by the law, respect their neighbors, and take care of the property. But even if you carefully screen every candidate before allowing them to sign a lease, problems can still arise. Below are some common […]
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 becoming a […]
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 not only increase property values but help […]
If someone comes to you looking to rent, that’s excellent, right? The income stream will be up, vacancies will be down, and everyone’s happy. All true, but you don’t know a thing about this person. You have no idea if they’ll be a quiet church mouse who will dutifully pay their rent every month or […]
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’t much property owners can do to entice them to stick around. New […]
It would be great to live in a world where things never broke. Right? A world where drains were never stopped up, dishwashers lasted forever, 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 team to tend to your […]
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 his or her preference and as […]
