Becoming you’re own boss isn’t all about getting to make your own hours to be able to hit the links. To be a successful boss and landlord there is a lot of work that goes into the day(s).  On a day-to-day basis you’re handling eviction notices, writing new lease agreements, being following Fair Housing laws, [...] Continue Reading

Because we are a Property Management company, we hear from so many investors who have successfully built their future through buying Real Estate. We also have seen some people who have supplemented their income by buying one or two rentals, and seen small gains month over month. We asked Brad Sawatzky of Colorado Real Estate [...] Continue Reading

As property managers, we see quite a few homes that can use some work. Whether it’s interior or exterior, most of the homes that we manage need some sort of TLC. In some cases the roof needs to be re-shingled, or the flooring needs an update, but overall most homeowners have a list of things [...] Continue Reading

As a landlord, the safety of your tenant is a major driving force in your property management being successful. If your tenants are happy, it goes without saying that you will most likely be just as happy. For a property manager, working to keep your tenants well cared for is almost second nature, and in […]

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As a landlord, it’s crucial to protect your tenants from possible criminal activities (including actions taken by your other tenants) and protect the community from criminal actions committed by your tenants. If your tenants run a drug lab, grow marijuana or even have a pack of poorly trained, dangerous dogs, you could be held liable [...] Continue Reading

According to research from the Paperless Project, a typical employee spends 30 to 40 percent of his time looking for information locked in email and filing cabinets. Meanwhile, the average document is copied 9 to 11 times, and every 12 filing cabinets require an additional employee to maintain. But state laws typically require real estate […]

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You do your best to make your apartment community a safe and livable space. Don’t let vandals ruin all of your hard work. Here’s what you should know about today’s vandalism and how you can prevent vandalism in your neck of the woods. Location, Location, Location According to a report by the Urban Institute Justice […]

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Small spaces and minimal square footage are no longer deal breakers for renters and home buyers across the nation. Millennials, baby boomers and conservationists are looking to downsize their living space, carbon footprint and the responsibilities associated with owning a large piece of property and floorspace. Smaller homes and properties call for less cleaning, landscaping […]

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Your roof has enemies, whether you know it or not. You might not think so. You might think your roof is rather low key. However, make no mistake, your roof is attacked on a daily basis. Following are the 7 most common assailants. Each one is mentioned by the infographic included at the end of […]

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When should you raise the rent? Ideally, making the change after a tenant turnover is best — you simply rent the unit out to a new tenant at a higher rate. If you have the same tenants in place, though, you might end up having to increase the rent during his/her occupancy. Approaching an increase […]

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