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When is it Time to Replace Your Windows?
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As property managers, we see quite a few homes that can use some work. Whether it’s interior or exterior, most of the homes that we manage need some sort of TLC. In some cases the roof needs to be re-shingled, or the flooring needs an update, but overall most homeowners have a list of things [...]
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Tips To Maximize Your Property Investments
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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 ReadingFireplace Safety for Apartments or Rental Units
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Once again, we welcome one of our team members – Rhoda Hu – to the Property Management 2.0 Blog. Happy November, everyone! -Trevor #WinterIsComing —– With cooler temperatures upon us, now is the time of year that many enjoy snuggling up by the fireplace to keep the cold away. We, at First Light Property Management, […]
Continue ReadingNew 2013 California laws for landlords, property managers and property owners
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With 2013 on the horizon, we again take a look at some of the new California laws that we will be going to into affect as of January 1st. Below is a description of three of the (in my opinion) most pertinent laws affecting the property management community. Senate Bill 1191 Landlord Must Disclose Notice […]
Continue ReadingDoes your apartment building REALLY need monthly pest control?
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Does your apartment building REALLY need monthly pest control? The answer: ABSOLUTELY. We have seen it time and time again when landlords have chosen to only perform pest control on an “as-needed” basis (aka, responding only when a tenant calls with a rat or roach sighting) and it ending up costing them much more than […]
Continue ReadingInfographic: DIY vs. Professional Property Management
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Awesome Infographic pitting the Do-It-Yourself Landlord against the Landlord-With-the-Property-Management-Company. Happy Friday! _Trevor Courtesy of: AllPropertyManagement.com
Continue ReadingHow to Interview and Hire the Right Property Management Company for Your Apartment Building (Part 2)
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This week we continue with our suggested list of questions to ask while interviewing property management company candidates for your property. The original blog post can be found here: How to Interview and Hire the Right Property Management Company for Your Apartment Building We have put together a list of 12 questions to consider asking […]
Continue ReadingFirst Light Property Management Inc. Featured in LowesForPros.com Article “Why You Should Update Your Laundry Facilities”
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We are pleased to announce First Light Property Management Inc.’s inclusion in a recent article for the Lowes Commercial Services website, www.LowesForPros.com. Trevor Henson, Partner and COO, was interviewed by writer, Kelly Haglar, as an expert source into the reasons why a property management company, landlord or apartment owner should update their onsite laundry facilities. […]
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