Many people think property management is easy. Many of those people try to manage their own properties. Unfortunately, there are a lot of rules and laws that could get them into trouble. As a professional management company, we keep on top of these and make sure our clients and tenants are protected.
Family and friends – you can love and/or admire them BUT should they become your tenants? This is a form of “nepotism, the practice of hiring family and/or friends.” It has both pros and cons and it is an area where a very large “proceed with caution” sign should be posted. You may have these
When there is wartime activity, it is important for investors to realize the existence and impact of legislation that affects rental housing and the military, particularly those in National Guard units. The Service member’s Civil Relief Act of 2003, (SCRA), replaced the previous Soldiers and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940 (SCCRA). This federal law
Chances are that potential Tenants will drive by at least once when making the decision to rent or not. It is a fact that increasing your home’s curb appeal will decrease the amount of time it takes to lease your home. Appearance It is very important that your home be easy for potential tenants to
Most renters know that paying the rent on time and following the lease will keep them out of hot water, but what does it really take to have a great relationship with your property manager? The answers may surprise you. The Ideal Tenant When property managers interview prospective tenants, they’re looking for job stability and
The year 2013 will go down in the record books as a good year for both owners and managers of residential income properties. If you listen to the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) the opportunity to be a homeowner hasn’t been this affordable in a long time. Home prices, which have been rising at a