So you’re moving 2,000 miles from your hometown and it’s time to start planning. First on your list is getting a job (hopefully you’ve already done that) and now you need to find a place to live. This is an exciting change and you shouldn’t have to worry about getting scammed; but unfortunately, it is […]

People who are looking for a new apartment or house to call home often base their choices on which amenities are included. These days, the most popular amenities tend to be geared toward the millennial generation, which generally includes individuals in their 20s and early 30s. Landlords can increase their property’s curb appeal and command […]

The adage “location, location, location” is still somewhat true in real estate, but many a realtor will tell you that curb appeal has equal influence on buyers’ perceptions of value. Whether you’re trying to draw in more tenants or you intend to offer the property for sale, there are several upgrades and renovations that, dollar […]

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 […]

Pinterest is a new but RAPIDLY growing social network which can be a powerful tool for the promotion of a property management business and/or apartment building. The website was imagined as a place where users would communicate by creating picture boards and adding pictures (called “pins”) to the boards for the entire world to see.  […]

Tips on how to fill apartment vacancies: Tip #4 – Market Neighborhood Businesses Is the property that you manage or own located within a few miles of a shopping mall, retail store (think: Wal-Mart), grocery store or large restaurant?  If so, then you have a very easy way to potentially garner new tenants who have […]

Click here for Tip #2: Offer a Move-In Special Offering a simple $5.00 gift card to a local store or a small gift to all persons who tour your apartment building is a great incentive for people to not only visit your property but WANT to sign up afterwards.  Upon arrival, ask the prospect residents […]

Click here for Tip #1: Refer a Friend The practice of offering prospective residents a move-in special or incentive is a tried and true method to increase interest in your apartment vacancies.   Offering a free month’s rent with a year lease can be very enticing to prospects that are on a budget (and let’s face […]

One of the most difficult and time consuming aspects of owning and managing an investment property is the act of trying to fill vacancies with qualified renters.  For every day that a units sits vacant, it is money out of the owner’s pocket.  This certainly creates a sense of urgency, however not ANY applicant can […]