Highly successful property managers have habits that make them more efficient and capable than most property managers. They set high standards for themselves and have strategies that allow them to meet them. The best property managers keep up with daily tasks using effective systems and technologies that allow them to automate certain tasks so they […]

Disaster Preparation for Landlords: Floods and Flooding Disaster Preparation for Landlords:  How solid is your Flood Plan?  What steps have you, the landlord, or your property management company taken to reduce flood risk and mitigate flood water damage to your investment properties?  We have included a few tips below that we use at our properties […]

When moving into your new home, there are a lot of loose ends to tie: You need to research ways to help your pet adjust to a new home; go over stacks of insurance and mortgage documents; make sure the moving company doesn’t leave anything behind; and so on. Enter: the move in checklist. On […]

In 2014 , over 1.7 million burglaries occurred in the United States (source: FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program – 2014 Report).  Landlords with vacant apartment units on the market are not exempt from this statistic.  Consider taking measures to improve home security at vacant properties such as installing interior alarm systems (with motion sensors and glass break […]

According to research from the Paperless Project, a typical employee spends 30 to 40 percent of his time looking for information locked in email and filing cabinets. Meanwhile, the average document is copied 9 to 11 times, and every 12 filing cabinets require an additional employee to maintain. But state laws typically require real estate […]

You do your best to make your apartment community a safe and livable space. Don’t let vandals ruin all of your hard work. Here’s what you should know about today’s vandalism and how you can prevent vandalism in your neck of the woods. Location, Location, Location According to a report by the Urban Institute Justice […]

Homeowners are often plagued with the responsibility of pest control. However, pest prevention should start even before the keys are handed over from agent to buyer. Here’s what you can do as a savvy real estate agent to keep pests out and away from your listings. Get to Know the Silent Destroyers It’s estimated that […]

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Many property owners are making the lucrative decision to rent out their houses in today’s market, but opening yourself up to a new income also means opening yourself to liability issues. Buying a rental property can be one of the most lucrative investments you make if marketed appropriately, but there are safeguards you need to […]