All About Termites: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
What does your property look like to a colony of termites? Imagine that you’re hungry. Eternally hungry. You can’t get enough food. For termites, when they get into a home or building, it’s like an everlasting buffet. They eat and eat and eat their way through, and you are left to clean the table, so […]
Continue ReadingTips to Secure and Maintain Vacant Properties
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 […]
Continue ReadingInfographic: The High Price of Ignoring Home and Apartment Repairs
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
Continue ReadingThe Apartment & Home Rental Landscape
“The Apartment & Home Rental Landscape – What do Renters Want?” created by ForRent.com
Continue ReadingUSC Marshall Alumni Association’s Business Breakfast: “Monetizing Mobile”
…Proudly sponsored by First Light Property Management. FIGHT ON! -Trevor
Continue ReadingHow Big an Impact Do Window Treatments Make in Getting Renters?
In the competitive world of home rentals, more and more landlords are learning the little touches that truly make a difference when it comes to getting their properties rented. While basics like clean and well-maintained carpets, working appliances and nicely painted walls are appreciated by potential renters, they are probably looking for other, less common amenities. […]
Continue ReadingTips To Maximize Your Property Investments
Happy Spring, #Multifamily! To kick off the arrival of warmer weather, we have the honor and pleasure of welcoming guest blogger Doug Chapman of HomeDaddys.com. Take it away, Doug! Tips To Maximize Your Property Investments No matter what your reason is for investing in property, there are many things you need to do to make […]
Continue Reading6 Secrets to Make Your Rental Property Stand Out From the Crowd
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 […]
Continue ReadingProperty Management #FAIL: How NOT to fix your roof
I have seen a lot of hocus-pocus repair work in my years in the property management business, but this one takes the cake. Long story short: One of our roofing contractors went to fix a roof leak at one of our HOA’s in Los Angeles and THIS is what he found: Yes, that is a […]
Continue ReadingMake Your Future Residents Think You Aren’t the Scrooge of the Block
While spring might have called dibs on the massive cleaning project that bears its name, winter is the season when your apartment’s appearance changes most. From white snow blanketing the exterior to the stockings that were hung by the chimney with care, winter is your opportunity to transform the look of your apartment and increase […]
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