In the world of real estate, first impressions are everything. Any experienced realtor or property manager will tell you that the condition of a property’s exterior is crucial and poor outdoor aesthetics heavily influence a renter’s ultimate decision. Don’t let this happen to you! Turn your rental home into the belle of the block with […]

Are your apartment buildings and rentals properties ready for the winter? Our guest blogger this week – Alice Harrison – gives  us some insight into a few common mistakes landlords make that can be easily avoided. -Trevor   6 Common Home Heating Mistakes to Avoid This Coming Autumn and Winter It’s a wise move to […]

Good morning, Multifamily!  Please welcome guest blogger, Jessica Kyriakos, to the Property Management 2.0 Blog!  Have a prosperous week, _Trevor   Easy Rental Property Upgrades The rental property market can be very competitive. Sometimes you need to make upgrades to keep your current tenants happy and attract new ones. When you don’t have a large […]

A home’s style is important for appearances, but even more important for providing comfort and enjoyment to residents with different lifestyles.

Did you know that most of the dollars spent on renovations are never recouped? That’s right, even though spending on renovations grew 10% in 2012, reports Harvard’s Joint Study on Housing, many won’t see all that money returned. Oddly enough, some of the smallest renovation projects earn the highest amount of return. On average, replacing […]

Property Management 2.0 is pleased to welcome Beth C. as our guest blogger this week. Beth works with leading industry experts, writing articles about the home improvement and maintenance sector.  Her article touches on something many landlords, property managers and owners seldom think about: preparing A/C units for the coming fall and winter months.  Have […]

On a searing-hot summer’s day, a swimming pool can offer a soul-soothing reprieve. Americans definitely love their swimming pools, especially in warm climates like Southern California. The CDC estimates that there are a total of 8.8 million residential and public swimming pools around the U.S. Swimming is the fourth most popular exercise and recreational activity […]

This past April a burglar broke into a vacant Scranton, Pennsylvania home and stole more than $10,000 in copper wiring and pipes. The vacant property is bank-owned, and thus not likely maintained on the outside, nor lit on the inside. Currently, there are at least 14 million homes like this in the United States, according […]

Yes, this is the second infographic in a row (blogging faux paus, I know) – however the information in regards to the cost of prevention versus the cost of repair is quite valuable to landlords and homeowners alike and I thought it should be shared.  Have a prosperous week!  _Trevor Courtesy of: HomeInsurance.com and Redbeacon

Los Angeles has a booming rental market. But with so many renters, property owners are constantly fighting to get the attention of renters, boasting of the best amenities and generous incentives to sign a lease. Here are some tried and true tips to help your rental property stand out from the crowd: Remedy Any Quirks […]