A dilemma for many landlords is how to keep their real estate portfolio fresh and inviting, whilst keeping their costs to a minimum. Often neglected is in this process is lighting. Lighting affects the way your home, apartment, or condominium looks to future tenants. It is too easy to go for the cheapest lighting designs […]

When should you raise the rent? Ideally, making the change after a tenant turnover is best — you simply rent the unit out to a new tenant at a higher rate. If you have the same tenants in place, though, you might end up having to increase the rent during his/her occupancy. Approaching an increase […]

Are you looking for a way to give your rental property a competitive edge? Instead of investing in kitchens and baths, which may have already been upgraded, why not address the outdoor living space? A home with a comfortable and inviting outdoor living space will draw the attention of potential tenants who are driving by […]

As warmer temperatures begin to surface, pint-sized creatures swiftly seek shelter in cooler climates. And unfortunately, this could result in an infestation of your rental property. While you can eradicate the issue before prospective tenants occupy the premises, pests can resurface if the treatments aren’t recurring. Because of the need for constant protection, many property […]

In the summer months, the phone lines are silent as tenants are off to the beach, community pool or visiting family and friends while soaking up all the warm weather. And if a problem arises, it may not be a problem for tenants to skip town in search of some outdoor adventures. Unfortunately, winter months […]

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 […]