Millennials and Gen X Renters are now the Buyers The Great Recession of 2007 was a difficult time for Generation X Americans and their credit scores. This harrowing event not only caused bad credit to stay on one’s FICO score for seven years, but also caused bankruptcy to be visible for up to ten. But […]

As a residential property manager, maximizing rental income and occupancy rates often means investing in periodic improvements to your property. But how do you juggle making the right upgrades and updates, while also ensuring an overall increase to your return on investment (ROI)? No matter your geography, there are several lower-cost ways to improve a […]

Now that winter has arrived,  it is crucial that a landlord or property management company ensures the community swimming pool is protected while not in use.  Our local swimming pool contractors provided a few tips to help save property owners time, hassle and money: Start winterizing your pool early It is a smart idea to get an early start […]

A dilemma for many landlords is how to keep their real estate portfolio fresh and inviting, whilst keeping their costs to a minimum. Often neglected is in this process is lighting. Lighting affects the way your home, apartment, or condominium looks to future tenants. It is too easy to go for the cheapest lighting designs […]

When considering the installation of a solar power system for a home or investment property, there are numerous options with a wide degree of price points.  Bob Monnet of Flatiron Solar – www.flatironsolar.com – helps us to navigate the solar sea by detailing the two most popular home solar systems: Solar Electric and Solar Hot Water. […]

When moving into your new home, there are a lot of loose ends to tie: You need to research ways to help your pet adjust to a new home; go over stacks of insurance and mortgage documents; make sure the moving company doesn’t leave anything behind; and so on. Enter: the move in checklist. On […]

This month we explore the latest apartment security device and technology for the renter community. Please welcome our guest blogger, Hannah Hutchinson, was she leads us through the ins-and outs of some of the most sought after apartment security devices on the market this holiday season. Canary All-in-One Home / Apartment Security Device Photo credit: […]

As Property Managers, cutting maintenance costs is one of the most important things when it comes to managing a rental property. While big ticket maintenance expense items like plumbing, water heaters and roofing are closely scrutinized, one item is typically overlooked: glass replacement. When it comes to reducing costs, replacing or repairing the broken glass […]

The state of the housing market has created a boom in the rental world. Property managers just like you can capitalize on this, but only with the right tools. From easy-to-use property management software, cloud-based solutions, tech accessories and property rental management-focused websites, you can stay ahead of the curve, fill those vacancies, retain residents […]

In 2014 , over 1.7 million burglaries occurred in the United States (source: FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program – 2014 Report).  Landlords with vacant apartment units on the market are not exempt from this statistic.  Consider taking measures to improve home security at vacant properties such as installing interior alarm systems (with motion sensors and glass break […]