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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

As a rental property manager or owner, you’re probably aware there are many pet lovers who are in the market for rentals that offer pet-friendly policies. According to a recent Apartments.com survey, 75 percent of renters in the United States are pet owners, so rental properties with flexible pet-friendly options definitely top the list when […]

There are so many ways a company can give back, but for those of us in the property management and asset management field, we may not realize that a new development project can be the perfect way to  help your local community. Our team knew one of our projects would be converting an existing complex […]

Please welcome international guest blogger, Sharon Freeman, who shares with us three very good reasons why a professional property management company (aka a “landlord service company”) is an absolute necessity to an investment property owner. _Trevor Landlord Services – Why a Property Management Company Is a Necessity As a landlord, should you be using professional […]

Sometimes I think my iPhone might explode with the amount of useless apps I have downloaded! But, there are several apps that my team at First Light Property Management use everyday.  Chime in and let me know if you think there are others that should be on this list! Property Inspector  Make your next property […]

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 […]