Highly successful property managers have habits that make them more efficient and capable than most property managers. They set high standards for themselves and have strategies that allow them to meet them. The best property managers keep up with daily tasks using effective systems and technologies that allow them to automate certain tasks so they […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Forty-five percent of all home purchases include the use of some form of website or smartphone app, according to Realtor.org. And with 65 percent of all realtors using social media to market their properties, you have probably noticed that if you don’t have incredible property pictures, a virtual tour and an online presence, you’re officially […]

As warmer temperatures begin to surface, pint-sized creatures swiftly seek shelter in cooler climates. And unfortunately, this could result in an infestation of your rental property. While you can eradicate the issue before prospective tenants occupy the premises, pests can resurface if the treatments aren’t recurring. Because of the need for constant protection, many property […]

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Most tenants love having a swimming pool at their disposal, especially in Los Angeles, where we can use it almost year-round. Unfortunately, there’s a sinister side to pools, too; according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an average of 10 people drown every day in the U.S., and two of these 10 are […]

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