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 […]

Sooner or later it’s bound to happen. Previous tenants move out and you find new tenants who want to move in. However, before they can do so, it’s up to you to make sure that your property is ready for them. Not sure where to start?  Here are few simple tips for DIY landlords: Think […]

Affordable Ways to Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal Guest post by Jane Blanchard The first impression anyone ever has of your home starts long before they walk through the front door. Your curb appeal can say a lot about you – or not. Perhaps your flimsy door handle might reflect a flimsy hand-shake? Even while […]

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 […]

Nearly 36 percent of the U.S. population rented their home or apartment in 2012, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. If you’re a property manager, you’re constantly looking to grab responsible house hunters and convince them to move in—and stay in—your building. Keeping tenants on a long-term basis costs you less money over time, as […]

Property management involves much more than just collecting rent and paying taxes. It encompasses maintenance and repairs, upkeep and beautification, and tenant relationship management. Maintenance and improvements are necessary to protect the value of the property, while other duties include advertising vacancies and showing properties, screening tenant applicants, handling bookkeeping and recordkeeping, and dealing with […]

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 […]