Property Management Blog

You just bought your first rental property, and you probably have the idea that a rental property is a hassle-free income. To be fair, from the outside looking in, it seems that property owners simply sit back and collect rent... read more >>

The Fair Credit Reporting Act In 1970, the Federal Government passes the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The purpose was to promote the accuracy, fairness, privacy, and integrity of consumer reporting information. Today a standa... read more >>

Being a landlord isn’t just collecting rent checks. Tenants and landlords have important rights and obligations. A critical element for you to be a successful landlord is compliance with state and federal regulations governi... read more >>

Choosing the right tenant is the most important task you will have as a landlord. It is essential that you protect yourself and your property by screening tenants with a credit check. This is where most of the newbie landlord... read more >>

Unfortunately, eviction is an inevitable part of being a landlord. You might be a great landlord and perform rigorous tenant screening, but eventually, you will find yourself with a tenant that doesn’t pay rent and you will ... read more >>

When the tenant's lease is coming to an end, you have a decision to make. If your current tenant wants to stay longer you can choose between renewing their lease or finding another tenant. Renewing a lease means that, at the e... read more >>

One of the many important decisions you will make as a landlord is whether pets will be allowed in your rental property. Did you know that 68% of U.S. households have a pet? Allowing pets in your property is your opportunity t... read more >>

Property evaluations are an important part of successful rental experiences. They can set the tone with the tenant and document a property’s condition. Evaluations also hold the tenant responsible and accountable throughout ... read more >>

A vacancy is the number one cause of money loss. Property owners lose thousands of dollars because of prolonged vacancy periods. It is typically the highest expense for a rental property and you need to avoid them as much as p... read more >>

Many property owners don’t want to hire a property management company to save a few dollars, but self-management comes with its own set of challenges. Property management requires a lot of time and energy. In order to decide... read more >>