Property Management Blog

Winning new property owners is only half the battle when it comes to growing your single-family business. If you’re only focused on marketing to new owners and forgetting the importance of building strong relationships with your existing owners, then you need to shift your focus.Here are a few reasons why property managers lose clie...

If you’re looking for ways to maximize profit as well as maintain and increase the value of your investment properties, then you need to hire a property manager. Here’s a few reasons why:You make more moneyBecause of the cost involved – which is minimal – most property managers are afraid to hire a property managem...

In our opinion, there are only seven rules that you must adhere to when creating a successful property management company. If you follow these, it will put you above the rest of the competition and help ensure your success:Screen well and don’t discriminateMake rent payments easy and automaticHave a rock-solid lease and stick to itI...

Selecting paint colors for your rental home can be challenging—and the task isn’t complete when you finally choose a color! Deciding the appropriate paint finish is also a consideration. Below, a primer (no pun intended) on the five most common paint finishes: Eggshell – If you can envision the very subtle sheen o...

For many renters, watering the lawn is a guessing game—sometimes with a losing outcome. Knowing when and how to water your lawn is a science, says Bryan Ostlund, executive director of Grass Seed USA, a national coalition of grass seed farmers and academic turf specialists. “When it gets hot, the most common mistake people ma...

More rental seekers are turning to online applications to secure housing—but as this method gains popularity, rental property managers must contend with online security concerns.“In today’s online and mobile era, residents expect quick approvals and smooth application processes, but property managers must remain cognizan...

Ready or not, spring is here, and with it comes the urge to open up your home to fresh breezes and sunshine. The trouble with that, as some renters lament, is that the furnishings may look a little tired.Before you replace a few big-ticket items, take a few tips from the editors of Home & Garden Magazine to spruce up your rental home ...

For many, renting is a necessary stepping stone on the path to homeownership. Embark on the journey wisely with these rent-smart tips for the first-time renter, courtesy of NeighborWorks America. 1. Be on alert for rental scams. Scammers often advertise rentals that don’t exist or aren’t available (“phantom” ...

Apartment hunters in big cities know the drill: they spot a listing for a well-priced, attractive place and make an inquiry, only to be met with demands for an instant credit check or an upfront fee to access the full listing. Savvier home hunters spot these scams immediately, but others fall through the cracks, making popular rental list...

The living room is the room where most families spend the majority of their time. The TV is usually there, the comfy couches are there, and oftentimes the living room has the best view of the backyard. Sometimes, though, the living room needs some sprucing up. Here are three things you can do to instantly revolutionize the favorite room i...